Wednesday hodgepodge

 

Happy Wednesday, friends! I'm joining in with Joyce over at From This Side of the Pond for today's post. I'll jump in with this week's eclectic hodgepodge of questions.

1. What's a childhood habit or preference you will never outgrow? Two things popped into my brain right off the bat when I read this question. The first thing is that I've painted my nails ever since I was a very young girl. My mom would make Sundays my "spa day", and she'd let me use her giant bath tub and bubble bath, then she would trim and then paint my fingernails. I will never outgrow wanting to have great nails! The second thing I thought of is that I will never be too old to lick the spoon after making cookies or brownies. Am I alone in this?? 

2. Did you know that July is beans month? What is your favorite bean? What's a favorite recipe that calls for them? Team beans or no beans when it comes to chili? I love beans! I think my favorite are black beans, and I like to eat them with rice and salsa. But seriously, I like all beans. I love the five bean soup mixed bag of beans that you can buy at the grocery store; I like to make that in the winter along with some cornbread. Yum! I also love chili with beans, but I can eat it without as well. I'm not a picky eater and will eat whatever is put in front of me. 

3. Some historical figures have a tag line after their name, like "William the brave"...what would your tag line be? Why? I think I would want my tag line to be Jennifer the one with unshakeable joy. Or Jennifer the faithful one. I want to be known for having unshakeable joy even in the darkest of circumstances that life can bring. I also want to be known for being faithful to my Savior, because He has been faithful to me. With everything in my life, I want to point people to Jesus and to His amazing love. 

4. The way to my heart is through kind words and quality time. I have always been a words girl; I'll take a card with a sweet and heartfelt note any day over a gift. I also love the gift of time and love to have conversations that aren't one-sided. I need eye contact, a listening and sympathetic ear, and I need to feel heard and seen. I don't feel like those are unreasonable things to ask for, you know? Also, because I put a lot of thought into words, I can never un-hear things that people say to me. I can never quickly move on from being deeply hurt by someone I love. 

5. The calendar rolls into August this week, but before we go, what are four adjectives you would use to describe your July? July was rough, in so many ways. My dad died, I'm having a personal crisis, and my head is still reeling from it all. That being said, I also have to say that July has been hopeful, because I know that better days are ahead. July was emotional, for all the reasons I listed above, and it was filled with lots and lots of friends, so maybe it was also friendly? It makes sense in my head. 

Look at me being here three days in a row this week! It very well may change next week, but this is me giving it a go and trying in spite of sickness that has kept me down a little. Thanks for reading my blog today, friends! Love to all.