new year's meme

The Three Threes

1) Three things that have changed since the beginning of the year: I bought a new car, I started focusing on real self-care, and my boundaries--calling people on their nonsense.

2) Three things that didn’t change: my weight (not necessarily a bad thing), my address, and surpassing my reading goal!

3) Three things you want to change this year: I want to be a better friend, I want to be a better daughter, and I want to set some realistic goals for retirement

60th birthday meme

This has been a birthday for the record books!  All day, students and colleagues showered me with birthday wishes, and after school, I have been fielding texts and messages from friends and family.  Every class coordinated to bring in treats (and were conscientious that it wasn't all sweets or junk).  The handmade gifts and cards make me feel appreciated and seen.  

💎 The 60th Birthday Meme: Wisdom and New Horizons

Reflecting on the Journey (The First 60)

1.  What is the proudest moment or greatest achievement of your life so far? having former and current students tell other people (who eventually tell me) that I'm their favorite teacher

2.  What is the most valuable piece of wisdom you've gained over the past six decades? "This too shall pass."

3.  Who is one person who profoundly changed your life  (and how)? I don't really know who to choose, there have been so many!

4.  What is the  most memorable vacation or adventure  you've ever taken? most memorable adventure was my college abroad in Cork, Ireland. It was a life-changing experience, and I cherish the memories and friendships

5.  If you could go back to any decade of your life just for one day, which one would it be and why? I would go back to my first decade to spend time with my mother

Lessons and Legacy

6.  What is one lesson you wish you learned earlier in life? oh, this is a toughie--just one??  I'll go with the gem "accept people for who they are and not who you want them to be"

7.  What's the best compliment you've ever received? my sisters each call me their best friend

8.  What is your favorite memory involving your family or closest friends? when my family was gathered to celebrate Dad's 80th birthday, we got to fiddling around with Snapchat filters and made some absolutely hilarious videos, especially of Dad, and we all laughed so hard it hurt

9.  If you could pass on one piece of advice to the next generation, what would it be? it's okay to not know everything--but it's not okay to not learn

10. Which historical event that you witnessed stands out most vividly in your memory? the Challenger explosion--I remember specifically where I was when I heard about it and immediately started planning a community memorial ceremony that linked the university with the nearby military base; it was my first attempt at community building and organizing an event

Looking Ahead (The Next Chapter)

11. What is a new hobby, skill, or passion you're excited to pursue in retirement or this next stage of life? I'm hoping and planning to volunteer or work at the public library, and I just can't wait!

12. What is one big adventure you still dream of having? my financial planner and I are including three big trips in my future (and I mean first class-ish)

13. What are you most excited to spend your time doing in this next decade? not working

14. What does "happiness" mean to you at this point in your life? having good health, good sleep, and dear friends

15. If you could have a theme song for your 60s, what would it be? Queen's "Don't Stop Me Now"

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new year meme

A bad habit I'm going to break: is laziness about nutrition.  I'm going to take a more mindful approach to what I put in my body.

A new skill I'd like to learn: I'm determined to learn to crochet this year.

A person I'd like to be more like: my bestie is such a dedicated friend.  I need to be more like her.

A good deed I'm going to do: pass out compliments.  I frequently see something I enjoy but don't take a moment to point it out.

A place I'd like to visit: I'm hoping to visit my Virginia sister this summer for a few weeks.

A book I'd like to read: I'm taking part in the 2025 Reading Challenge--this is my second year taking part

A letter I'm going to write: a letter of recommendation that a student asked me to write.

A new food I'd like to try: my friends love Thai food and I should give it another try.

I'm going to do better at: keeping clutter at bay!  I have a habit of dropping random shit on the ottoman when I first walk in the door and it accumulates piles and piles.

goodbye 2023

In 2023, I gained: a new responsibility at work--becoming the department chair

I lost: my knitting mojo

I stopped: watching television

I started: getting out more often

I was hugely satisfied by: the trips I took by myself

And frustrated by: irresponsible spending

I am so embarrassed that I: lost control of my bowels 2 times

Once again, I: listened to my intuition

Once again, I did not: prioritize saving money

The biggest physical difference between me last December and this December is: my living space is decluttered and reorganized

The biggest psychological difference between me last December and this December is: stepping into leadership roles at school and at the library board

I loved spending time: reading

Why did I spend even two minutes: worrying

I should have spent more time: meditating

I regret buying: I can't think of anything consequential that I regret buying

I will never regret buying a new Kindle even though with that money I could have  bought a new Nook

I didn’t knit enough.

Getting a new landlord drove me crazy.

The most relaxing place I went was my sister's place in Virginia for three weeks in the summer.

Why did I go to the Bangor Public Library and the Maine State Library by myself?  I had several friends who offered to join me.

The best thing I did for someone else was how I helped a friend.

The best thing I did for myself was travel.

The best thing someone did for me was take time to listen to my concerns at school.

The one thing I’d like to do again, but do it better, read AP exams--well, I read the exams well but I need to socialize more.

birthday meme

10 Birthday Self-Reflection Questions

• How do you feel about this birthday? very excited!  I am for all of my birthdays 🥳
• How do you feel about aging and people knowing your age? people generally think I'm younger than I am, so I am proud of how I am aging and that I am 58
• What are your most cherished moments of the past 12 months? What made these moments memorable? the hot air balloon ride with my bestie and spending the summer with my sister are two memorable and cherished moments
• Who/what have you been enjoying or in love with over the past 12 months? I've been enjoying my strong friendships and family ties
• What has surprised you most over the past 12 months? how I've avoided unnecessary stress and drama
• How have you changed since your last birthday? I have stepped up in ways I didn't think I could like working on the state learning results and being a department chair
• What have the past 12 months taught you? it's been like a trust fall and letting go is liberating
• What are you ready to let go of? stuff---literally decluttering has been wonderful
• What are you open to welcoming into your life over the next 12 months? opportunities to step outside of my comfort zone such as being the chair of the library board of trustees
• What do you hope to experience over the next 12 months? adventure and success

goodbye 2022

In 2022, I gained: deeper family connections

I lost: touch with some former students

I stopped: going shopping for something to do

I started: counting down to retirement (4 years)

I was hugely satisfied by: my teaching this year

And frustrated by: all the changes at school (again)

I am so embarrassed that I: hoard boxes

Once again, I: overestimated my savings

Once again, I did not: declutter

The biggest physical difference between me last December and this December is: my regular lymphatic massages have paid off!

The biggest psychological difference between me last December and this December is: awareness of depression triggers

I loved spending time: with my sisters

Why did I spend even two minutes: reading fake news

I should have spent more time: outside

I regret buying: a commemorative t-shirt

I will never regret buying the dress I wore to my nephew's wedding even though with that money I could have worn one I already had planned to wear

I didn’t get outside enough.

 Stories about conspiracy theories drove me crazy.

The most relaxing place I went was Boothbay Harbor.

Why did I go to the workshop I didn't want to go to?

The best thing I did for someone else was thoughtful gifting.

The best thing I did for myself was to pay off my car loan.

The best thing someone did for me was help me swap out my car--my neighbor gave me rides.

The one thing I’d like to do again, but do it better, is travel, I forgot how much I enjoy flying.

birthday meme

 

1. What day of the week were you born? Friday
2. What do you like most about your birthday? reflecting on my life
3. Have you ever had a surprise birthday party? yes
4. What do you like to do on your birthday? I like to stretch out my birthday celebrations, so I don't mind if I don't do anything special on the actual day
5. Does your family have any fun birthday traditions? not really
6. What’s the best age to be in your opinion? any--although I'm looking forward to 61 because I'll be able to retire from teaching
7. What would you like to achieve before your next birthday? finish paying for my car
8. Have you ever spent your birthday in another country? I had my 22 birthday in Ireland
9. Do you think everyone should have the day off school/work on their birthday? sure
10. What did you learn this year since your last birthday? how much better I feel and sleep because of daily meditation
11. Do you prefer to eat a home cooked meal or to eat out at a restaurant on your birthday? as long as I don't have to cook it, either is great!
12. Do you know any people with the same birthday as you? yes, I actually know quite a few
13. Do you think money is a good birthday gift? absolutely
14. What’s the best kind of birthday cake? Chocolate cake, cheesecake, or ice cream cake? chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting
15. In your opinion, what time of year is the best time to have a birthday? this time of year--near Halloween

goodbye 2021

In 2021, I gained: better technological skills.

I lost: touch with some former students who meant a lot.

I stopped: comparing myself to other teachers.

I started: new traditions (like reading Christmas chick-lit for the last month of the year)

I was hugely satisfied by: my efforts to avoid Covid.

And frustrated by: how others didn't take Covid precations the way I thought they should.

I am so embarrassed that I: started taking the elevator at school.  I absolutely need to get back to the stairs.

Once again, I: smashed my reading goal!  I read 96 books.

Once again, I did not: consistently walk the paths at Mantle Lake Park.

The biggest physical difference between me last December and this December is: my hair is awesome!

The biggest psychological difference between me last December and this December is: I am recognizing depression symptoms more than I did a year ago.

I loved spending time: knitting and reading.

Why did I spend even two minutes: concerned with the defamatory comments made by a former student.  He's ill and taking it out on me and some other teachers he had over a decade ago.

I should have spent more time: outside, enjoying the new porch chairs.

I regret buying: two pairs of boots that just don't work with lymphedema ankles.

I will never regret buying: yarn even though with that money I could have: paid off small bills.

I didn’t: road trip enough.

 Political fighting, armchair physicians, and loudmouths drove me crazy.

The most relaxing place I went to was: Chebeague Island.

Why did I go to: Central Maine by myself.  I should have invited my retired friend to join me.

The best thing I did for someone else was: give my sister yarn from my stash.

The best thing I did for myself: explain that an outdoor adventure (sailing) was not anything that sounded even remotely like fun--and opted out of it.

The best thing someone did for me: pick up coffee to save me from having to go out during a storm.  I have the best neighbors!

The one thing I’d like to do again, but do it better, is create meal plans, and branch out.

summer survey

S U M M E R S U R V E Y

Pool OR Jacuzzi: pool.
Ocean OR Pool: the ocean.
Ice cream OR popsicles: Ice cream
Lemonade OR iced tea: I mix the two together
tennis shoes OR flip flops: oh, it depends
Fans OR Air conditioning: Air Conditioning
Sprinklers OR slip n slide : sprinkler.
Water Balloon fight OR Watergun fight: I'm a lover, not a fighter

Y O U R F A V O R I T E S U M M E R . . .

Drink: Iced coffee or sparkling water
Food: strawberries or salad
Song: Can't Stop The Feeling
Hang out: the porch
Camp: I don't have one
Holiday: Solstice
Vacation: taking random road trips

L A S T S U M M E R :

Where did you go: nowhere
Who did you hang with? no one
Did you do anything illegal: nope
Did you go to a concert? no 
What was your best memory: to be totally honest, last summer was a lot of nothing

T H I S S U M M E R :

Where are you going: a girlfriend getaway in July
Name five things you're most looking forward to this summer :
1. knitting a baby blanket
2. getting Book Bingo
3. random road trips
4. a couple of workshops
5. recovering from the pandemic school year 

questions for a new year's eve reflection

Revisiting a meme from 2012. 

1. What was the single best thing that happened this past year?  none of my closest people got Covid

2. What was the single most challenging thing that happened?  teaching during a pandemic

3. What was an unexpected joy this past year?  staying at home rekindled my enjoyment of culinary pursuits

4. What was an unexpected obstacle? isolation

5. Pick three words to describe 2020.  pandemic, challenge, introspection

6. What were the best books you read this year? The Dutch House, Olive Again, The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes, Deacon King Kong, Almost Maine, The Book of Longings, Beach Read, This Tender Land, The Guest List, All the Devils Are Here, Anxious People, Iron Lake, The Vanishing Half, Confessions on the 7:45, The Second Sleep, and Hugh Grant's performance of A Christmas Carol

7. With whom were your most valuable relationships? my parents, my sisters and their families, and my friends

8. What was your biggest personal change from January to December of this past year? my independence expanded

9. In what way(s) did you grow emotionally? I thrived in isolation

10. In what way(s) did you grow spiritually? I connected more with the natural world around me

11. In what way(s) did you grow physically? I can't think of anything

12. In what way(s) did you grow in your relationships with others? I let everyone know how I feel about them frequently

13. What was the most enjoyable part of your work? support of colleagues

14. What was the most challenging part of your work? virtual and remote teaching--trying to recreate the magic of the classroom online

15. What was your single biggest time waster in your life this past year? TV, though I cut out most of it

16. What was the best way you used your time this past year? reading and knitting

17. What was biggest thing you learned this past year? patience

18. Create a phrase or statement that describes 2020 for you. Living in historic times and knowing it's historic at the time is a challenge.

birthday meme

1.  Best Birthday Cake? chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting
2.  Birthday wish? good health and improved wealth
3.  What do you like about your life? I like my profession, my circle of friends, my relationships with my family, my hobbies, and my curiosity
4.  Favorite Birthday dinner? honestly--anything I don't have to prepare for myself
5.  Best Birthday toast? "Happy birthday! May you have the privilege of staying forever young and wise at heart, keeping your mind open to exciting, new ideas and adventures for many birthdays to come."
6. Do you get yourself a birthday gift? yes, though this year I haven't thought of it yet
7. Are you excited about birthdays? you betcha!  I LOVE birthdays
8. How old are you in dog years?   8
9. What are you proud of yourself for? I'm strong, intelligent, and a great listener
10. Have you reached the point yet where birthdays really are just another day? well, this year is rather different--it still feels magical, though

 

music meme

Music Meme

Here's how it works:
1. Grab the nearest CD.  (Or open your favorite music app) 

2. Put it in your CD-Player. (or start your mp3-player, I-tunes, etc.).
3. Skip to Song 3 (or load the 3rd song in your 3rd playlist)
4. Post the first verse in your journal along with these instructions. Don’t name the band, nor the album-title.

All veils and misty 
Streets of blue  
Almond looks 
That chill divine 
Some silken moment 
Goes on forever 
And we're leaving broken hearts behind

nightmare generator

crazy time meme

Boosted from Cat:
started at 8:09pm

1401. Do you like your movies and books to be more lighthearted or serious? lighthearted

1402. What's more important, first impressions or lasting impact? lasting impact

1403. Order these areas of psychological health from what you need the least improvement into what you need the most improvement in: physical, emotional, social, intellectual, environmental, spiritual intellectual, spiritual, social, emotional, environmental, physical

1404. Do you react appropriately to things and control your feelings? mostly

1405. Do you have stable relationships? mostly

1406. Do you need to be in a relationship to feel good about yourself? lasting friendships are important

1407. Which is the most clear and concise, your thoughts, your speech or your writing? Which is the least clear and concise? most = writing; least = thoughts

1408. Are you always trying to learn new things? yes

1409. Do you feel at peace? yes

1410. Do you have strong morals and ethics that you believe in and adhere to? yes

1411. Are you over or under weight? over

1412. Do you think of the needs of all humanity or just the needs of yourself and those you know? depends on the needs

1413. Do you recycle? I try to

1414. Are you active in your community? I am

1415. Are you sensitive to the needs of others? I try to be

1416. Do you dress up to go to the mall? I don't go to the mall

1417. Have you ever been on anti-depressants? I am

1418. Name a part of your body. fingertips
Give that part of your body a name. Fingertips

1419. Is fourteen your lucky number? it is not

1420. What could make you lose respect for someone? consistently shitty behavior

1421. Is ignorance really bliss? no

1422. What can be described as 'even better than the real thing'? U2

1423. Are you jealous that dog can lick their own genitals? uh, no
If you could do that would you ever leave the house? uh, no

1424. What's in your wallet right now? I have some cash, my license, a pen

1425. Do you write letters that you never send? I used to

1426. Do you ever get the feeling people are laughing at you? I teach high school--so yes, daily

1427. Who's the one person you'd like to drop a house on? that would be seestra numero uno

1428. Have you ever been swept off your feet? nope

1429. Tell me why you don't like Mondays: because Bob Geldof and the Boomtown Rats says to

1430. In the Harry Potter series, the books have gotten darker and more serious with each new release. Do you like this change or do you prefer the story to be light? it's the evolution of the story

1431. How often do you update your diary? my blog = daily

1432. What do you mostly write about in your diary? my blog = daily memes, books, knitting

1433. How many quizzes and/or surveys do you have in your diary as entries? a lot

1433. How many forwards does your diary contain? none

1434. What is your writing style like? sort of stream of consciousness

1435. How honest are you in your diary? very

1436. Why do you write in your diary? it's fun

1437. Do you have a comet cursor on your diary description? no

1438. Do you ever chat online? daily

1439. Have you ever met someone from online? yes
How'd that go? great

1440. What's your favorite horror... Stephen King
Movie? The Shining
Book? It

1441. Have you ever caught a mistake in a movie? hahaha

1442. Have you ever seen that munchkin who supposedly hangs himself in the Wizard of Oz? no

1443. If you had to give yourself a letter grade (A, A-, B, B-, C, C-, D, D-, F) for things how would you grade yourself on:
Happiness: B+
Being a decent human being: A-
Being serene (calm, peaceful): A
Kindness: A
Anger management: B+
Creative thinking: B+
Modesty: B
Being an original: A
Knowing yourself: A-
Being true to yourself: A
Getting along with others: B+
Liking yourself: A
Admitting your flaws: A
Self-improvement: B-

1444. Are you kinky? no

1445. How would you feel if twice a week you could wake up next to the person you love? eh

1446. Out of all the people you know who is most likely to be one of the great minds of our time? Alana

1447. Have you ever been to:
Church? yes
Temple? yes
A bar? yes
A house party? yes
A rave? no
A goth club? no
A punk show? no
A hip hop club? no
What sounds like the most fun out of that list? a bar on trivia night

1448. So far, have you changed around any of the questions on this survey? just some grammar

1449. Are you crying on the inside? no

1450. Are you afraid of the future? no

1451. What will you dress up as this year for Halloween (if you celebrate it)? a middle-aged woman

1452. Do you think of some people as not worthy of being your friend? not really

1453. If you won $1,000 every week until you die, would you still go to school? no

1454. What's the most difficult job you can think of? well, I think mine is

1455. If you could decorate your room with any theme you wanted what would you pick? I don't even know

1456. Of the following bands which would you be most likely to check out?
roxy music (70's glam) yes
the magnetic fields (current indie rock) sure
kraftwerk (experimental electronic rock) meh

1457. You and your boy/girlfriend have been together 6 months or longer.... One day s/he wants to go to a strip club with his/her friends to hang out. It's guys'/girls' night out and you aren't invited. Would you be upset by this? I would encourage it

1458. Can a person avoid dying if he or she does not believe in death? how do you not believe in dying??

1459. If someone sings songs that they don't write and they don't play any instruments or mix the songs or have any creative input at all..Are they a musician? yes

1460. What do the following stand for:
html? hypertext markup language or something similar
faq? frequently asked questions
fao? for attention of
imho? in my humble opinion
hiv? human immunodeficiency virus
aids? acquired immune deficiency syndrome
r&b? rhythm & blues

1461. What does the world owe you? nothing

1462. Do you read plays and books or just get the cliff notes? I do read them

1463. What do you want to get out of life? experiences and adventures

1464. Do you know what is really important to you? oh, yes

1465. What trend has been getting on your nerves lately? girls with "enhanced" eyebrows

1466. Do you forgive yourself when you make a mistake? eventually

1467. What tiny little very small thing has made you hugely happy? a random compliment from a student

1468. Can you read body language well? yes

1469. Do you look people in the eye when you talk? yes

1470. Do you notice if they aren't looking you in the eye? yes

1471. Are you alert to opportunities? mostly

1472. Puppet Yoda or digital Yoda? puppet

1473. Do you look like the person you want to be? huh?

1474. Do you behave like the person you want to be? yes

1475. Some children were asked 'how would you make your marriage work?' One child, Ricky, age ten, said: 'Tell your wife she looks pretty, even if she looks like a truck.' Is this good advice? this is very good advice

1476. Do you visualize your goals and dreams? I've always struggled with visualizing

1477. 4x + 3 = 15 What is the value of x? 3

1478. Do you keep yourself organized? yes, except my house is a cluttered disaster

1479. Does anyone really win an argument? no

1480. Have you ever had champagne? yes

1481. Do you strive for perfection? well--sort of

1482. Name one thing you understand. the knit/purl stitches

1483. Whatever it is are you afraid of it? no

1484. Do you dislike being told what to do? it depends on the setting

1485. If you had a cat would you have it declawed? I would not have a cat

1486. Do you prefer lobster, clams, or crab meat? meh, I'm not crazy about any of them and prefer any out of the shell

1487. What do you think about guys who don't wear underwear? nothing

1488. What do you think about girls who don't wear bras? their boobs will hate them

1489. Do you ask for what you want? generally

1490. What are you against? foolishness

1491. How many notes does your diary have? a bunch

1492. Ace of Base or Enya? Enya

1493. What makes you feel awkward? being awake

1494. Have you ever been to teenopendiary.com, and if yes, how does it compare to opendiary.com? I have no idea about either

1495. If you were going to switch to another diary website, which one would you go to? Wordpress

1496. Do you believe that certain books should be removed from high school libraries? I believe all books should be removed from the library, as long as they're returned or renewed on time

1497. How do you feel about gay and lesbian marriages? love is love--the world needs more love

1498. Can you rearrange the letters in your name to form any other words (check here if you aren't sure http://www.wordsmith.org/anagram/)? Ordeals All Inn

1499. What is the sexiest moment in a movie? a kiss build up

1500. Do you have a favorite stand up comedian? George Carlin and Chris Rock

good bye 2016

In 2016, I gained: major debt.

I lost: 8 pounds.

I stopped: some negative self-talk.

I started: going to bed early to read.

I was hugely satisfied by: my professional life.

And frustrated by: the state of the clutter.

I am so embarrassed that I: didn't de-clutter.

Once again, I: went on some great road trips.

Once again, I did not: conquer my finances.

The biggest physical difference between me last December and this December is: a knuckle tattoo. I'm a badass!

The biggest psychological difference between me last December and this December is: my get real with myself attitude.

I loved spending time: reading, knitting, and hanging with my tribe.

Why did I spend even two minutes: arguing politics?

I should have spent more time: creating peace.

I regret buying: yarn without making a note of what I wanted to make from it.

I will never regret buying anything I bought this year even though with that money I could have paid down some balances.

I didn’t exercise enough.

Politicians drove me crazy.

The most relaxing place I went was a road trip I took with my bestie--she had a meeting so I treated myself to shopping and a pedicure.

Why did I go to a belated contract negotiations meeting?

The best thing I did for someone else was give them undivided attention.

The best thing I did for myself take stock of my financial situation.

The best thing someone did for me give me some professional feedback.

The one thing I’d like to do again, but do it better, travel!

christmas eve questions...

1. What is guaranteed to make you smile over the holidays? the holiday lights at a neighbor's house, they are quite a display

2. What makes you weepy during the holidays? sappy commercials

3. How will you spend Christmas Eve and Day? I'll be at my parents'

4. What was your most memorable Christmas and why? my adult Christmases are lovely, stress-free, laughter-filled celebrations

5. Christmas form letters from friends -- pro or con? I get a good laugh from them

6. In your home is Christmas more of a religious or secular observance? secular

7. What is your favorite Christmas Carol? this year I'm going with "The First Noel"

8. What is your deepest prayer for the world this Christmas? truly, I wish for peace and calm in these turbulent times

giggling adolescents

Boosted from Cat!

What does the last text you sent say? And to whom? "I don't know, but I'll let you know when I do."

What does the last text you received say? And from whom? "Sounds good."

What time do you wake up most mornings? 5:15 am

Are you afraid of walking alone at night? no

What do you do to relax at the end of a stressful day? watch tv, do this, or knit

Where did your last kiss take place and with whom? the dog, at Dad's house

Do/did you get into trouble a lot at school? no

Do you enjoy your job? If unemployed, are you content being so? I enjoy my job

Do you often pick up on double entendres and innuendos? yes, I do

Have you ever been offered drugs but declined? yes

Have you ever been offered drugs and accepted? no--except prescription medicine

Have you ever met someone who has completely altered your way of thinking? yes

Tell us something weird that turns you on. I can't think of anything

When did someone last admit romantic or sexual feelings for you? Was the feeling mutual? August--it was NOT mutual

What is something you have given a lot of thought to lately? voting

When did you last swallow your beliefs to avoid an argument or confrontation? talking politics

Do you usually initiate hugs? yes

Are you a very affectionate person? I am

Can you roll your own cigarettes? not well

What are you looking forward to? tomorrow

Do you have any tattoos? Do you want any/more? I have six, and I want more!

Are you mentally strong? yes

Are you physically strong? no

Do you think you’re a good person? I do

Name one thing you wish you could change about your life right now: the disaster of my finances

What do you usually eat for breakfast? a Kashi granola bar

sweater weather

Sweater Weather:

1. Favorite Candle Scent Yankee Candle's Autumn Wreath
2. Coffee, Tea, or Hot Chocolate today it's been hot chocolate
3. What’s the best fall memory you have taking leisurely scenic drives
4. Best Fall Fragrance Fall Lakeside Breeze from Bath & Bodyworks--it has a touch of sandalwood
5. Favorite Thanksgiving Food traditional stuff--mashed potatoes, stuffing, turkey, cranberry sauce
6. What is autumn weather like where you live? in the mid-50s, crisp, sunny
7. Most Worn Sweater every year is different--I'm not sure what it will be this season
8. Football Games or Jumping in Leaf Piles I don't like jumping in leaf piles but I like kicking them
9. Skinny Jeans or Leggings uh... leggings, I guess
10. Combat Boots or Uggs neither?
11. Is pumpkin spice worth the hype? well... it's not my first choice
12. Favorite Fall TV Show This Is Us
13. What song really gets you into the fall spirit? “Harvest Moon” by Neil Young
14. What do you want to be for Halloween? a tired middle-aged woman
15. Hats or Scarves? this is tough, I was thinking about this yesterday--I tend to wear more scarves but I love knitting hats and think I'm going to try wearing these hats (most of them are charity knits)
16. What’s your #1 favorite thing about fall? the gorgeous colors, this fall has been spectacular

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