A Typical Hodgepodge

Good morning, dear friends.  It seems as if it has been raining for days here in the Northeast.  I am surrounded by a floor that is decorated with muddy paw prints and the sweet aroma of wet dog reeks throughout the house.

But enough about my glamorous life, it's time for Hodgepodge.

1.  What's something fun you're looking forward to on your May calendar?

I am headed to Texas this month to visit with my #1.  I'm looking forward to spending time with my girl as well as seeing her new pad.

Later in the month, the Mister and I are off to Virginia to see our #2 graduate.  #offthepayroll

2.  What are some images that come to mind when you hear the word mother?

I am at a loss for the words, but there are a couple of things that remind me of my Mother.

The clinking of a charm bracelet.

And a whiff of Estee perfume.

3.  What's something beautiful you own or have seen made of glass?

The first thing that comes to mind are the stained glass windows at the Marble House.  If you missed my Newport post, you can read about it here.

4.  Was today typical?  
If not, what made it unusual?


Yes, today was a typical day.
At the risk of boring you to tears, here is a glimpse of my typical day.

I let these two hooligans out.

I have some coffee and answer emails at the kitchen table.

After letting Chowdah and Chili in, I then drag my big rear end go upstairs and walk through this room to get to my office. I give about 3 seconds worth of thought to staying in the room to work out.  Very seldom does that thought come to fruition.

I then go into my office and stalk facebook and do some online shopping blog my pretty little brains out.

I then pack my interns/personal shoppers in the car to do some errands.

Around 5, I enjoy a glass of wine and a book.

Yup, that's me.

I then prepare a 5-course dinner for the Mister.

We end the evening with educational TV.

5.  What is a quality you wish you could have more of?

I am sad to say that patience is not in my genes.

6. What's the next major purchase you need to make?  Will it happen in the month of May?

My next big purchase is a new spring wardrobe.  The Massachusetts humidity has caused my clothes to shrink over the winter months.

7.  What responsibility/job/work did you dislike while growing up but has proved helpful to you as an adult?

After I finished college, my parents sent me to Katherine Gibbs so that I could be a rock star candidate in the work world.  My career never set the world on fire.  But I am grateful that I learned the skill of typing, otherwise, I would be miserable in my blogging career.

8.  Insert your own random thought.  

I've watched a lot of TV in my life.  I practically majored in it in college.    I think The Family is one of the best thrillers I have ever watched on TV.   There are just a few episodes remaining and I am dying to know how it will end. 

What quality do you wish you had more of?



Until next time...