Wednesday Hodgepodge

 

Happy Wednesday, friends! I'm linking up with Joyce over at From This Side of the Pond for today's post. I'll jump right in!

1. Monday was National Apple Day...did you eat an apple or enjoy something with apples on that day? Do you like apples? Do you prefer them raw, baked, or in cider? Do you have a favorite variety of apple? 

I had no idea that Monday was National Apple Day, and I did not eat anything with apples, nor did I even eat an apple. I love them, though, anyway you present them to me and in all of the ways listed here. When I was growing up, my grandmother used to make baked cinnamon apples with red hot candies; to my knowledge, that was all she added to the dish, and when baked low and slow, I'd imagine, it turned the dish a beautiful red color. I still love them today, but I haven't eaten that in years. My favorite variety of apple is the Gala apple; it's a perfect blend of sweet and tart. 

2. Do you think there's any truth to "an apple a day keeps the doctor away"? Of the following healthy habits, which do you find easiest to incorporate into your life, and which is the most difficult for you to adopt? The choices are: adequate sleep, a balanced diet, plenty of water, eat breakfast, don't smoke, exercise, limit alcohol, include fruits and vegetables into your diet, manage stress, limit screen time. 

I don't know how much truth there is to eating an apple each day to prevent all ailments, but I do think the general idea of eating healthy does in fact, keep the doctor away. We are what we eat, and I can tell when I haven't eaten enough fruits and veggies. My body starts to crave them, and nothing satisfies it until I partake. The easiest of these habits for me to incorporate into my life daily is getting enough sleep; I often take an afternoon nap when I'm at home, and I go to bed fairy early each night. (I feel tired a lot right now, maybe it's stress?) The hardest choice for me right now would be to eat a balanced diet. I need to get better about cooking again, but it's difficult to cook for just two people, particularly when the other one is extremely picky. 

This chicken pot pie from Costco hit the spot Monday night! 

3. Who taught you how to drive? Do you enjoy driving? Would you rather be the driver or the passenger? Do you have a favorite scenic drive near you? 

My dad taught me how to drive; imagine that! He also taught all of my sons how to drive, which I love. I love driving! Although overall I prefer to be the one driving when it's me and my friends, I also enjoy being the passenger on occasion. Since I no longer have a husband around, I miss this, although I hated his driving. Recently I have let my sons be the ones to drive when we've been together. I love that they're all excellent drivers, and that they seem to have inherited more of my habits than those less than stellar ones of their dad regarding their driving skills. 🙄

Part of the Natchez Trace Parkway is near me, and I've been able to enjoy it from time to time in the last twenty years. It's beautiful! There's also a lovely canopied road that is close to my house: Rocky Point Road. It's twisty and draped with trees; my favorite time of year to be on that road is right now in this season.  

4. What small habit has had a big impact on your life? Without any hesitation, I would say that the habit of reading my Bible everyday has had the biggest impact on my life. I have learned so much about the character of God, and I've also gained inspiration on how to live my own life each and everyday. 

5. Tell us about something nice that happened to you recently. Just recently, I've been the recipient of some very thoughtful gifts; these gifts are monetary in value, and I am storing them away for Christmas gift buying this year since I'm going through a divorce. I'm very grateful for this, because I had wondered what Christmas would look like for my sons this year; thank the Lord they're older and that they understand, but this eases my mind some that I will be able to buy for them. 

On a lighter note, I thought this was a sweet gift that I received yesterday. 

6. Insert your own random thought here. My current favorite Spotify playlist is the Vince Guaraldi fall playlist that I found; he's the one who wrote (composed?) the song Autumn Leaves that you'll recognize from Charlie Brown. It's playing as I write this, and it's so soothing. 

I am always excited to read your answers to these questions! Thanks for reading my blog today, friends. Love to all!

Jenn 🖤