New Years Eve Ramblings...

First, today marks our 31st Wedding Anniversary. Quite honestly, I don't know where 31 years have gone (a total of 35 years of being together).

Let's see, Our 85 year old landlady came downstairs and asked us if we could drive her and her friend to a local restaurant / Marino's at 5 pm

 it seems she received a warning about drinking and driving {{grin}}. So, we shall be designated drivers, smiles. We assured her it was fine, she knows its our anniversary--we don't do anything because of the drunks on the roads (just saying).

So, today will begin the day of putting the Christmas things away for another year. I am just ready to get the house back in order...personally, I just couldn't enjoy the season this year due to the semester getting out so late. Don't get me wrong, it was a good Christmas. I just felt out of sorts. smiles

Wishing you and your families a very Happy New Years. Stay safe and no drinking and driving.

My 2020 Word(s)

So, my words picked me...I was reading a book and this word Stalwart kept popping up and then I went over to Dayspring and took the quiz and the word Stand was it. Both are interchangeable. Yikes, two words, Lord? Seriously?

I suppose there is a reason why two words...my 2019 word of Fortitude sure lived up to the promise. 

Sunday Stealing

Stealing from Anne, and it's  a long one today.

1. First things first, did you have a good year?

It's had its ups and down...but overall, yes.

2. If you traveled, where did you go?

We went a couple hours north to Oswego/Lake Ontario. Then, 

to Keuka Lake (30 min or so from our house) and then to

the family farm in the same area.

3. Which fashion trends did you love?

I don't follow fashion really. I follow my own fashion choices, which probably should be outlawed...jeans, comfortable shirts/layers in the winter time. I'm told I need to quit dressing like a college kid.

4. Which fashion trends did you hate?

Uggs and those leggings/jeggings...sorry girls, no one over the age of 10 need to be wearing those in public. Grown women wearing those things--come on...no. I don't mean to offend anyone...

5. What was your favorite article of clothing this year?

This year? How about winter...plaid and lots of layers.

  

6. What song sums up this year for you?

I love Meatloaf...so, Not a Dry Eye in the House

7. What was your favorite movie of the year?

I don't know...probably

I am waiting to get/afford the 3rd installment.

8. Did an actor/actress catch your attention for the first time this year?

No. I don't bother with stuff like that really. I'm not star struck...although I do like Keanu Reeves.

9. Favorite new TV show?

A very violent/mature show called

10. Did you make any big permanent changes this year?

No. Not yet.

11. What was one nice thing you did for yourself?

I got my haircut the day before Christmas Eve.

12. Did you develop a new obsession?

Ha, no, not really...

13. Did you vote?

Yes...and everyone knows about my viewpoints...drain.the.swamp.

14. Did you move?

No, but we are looking at the future.

15. Did you get a job?

Ask me again in May.

16. Did you get a pet?

No.

17. Do you regret not doing anything?

No. 

18. Do you regret doing something?

No. 

19. Have you done anything that scared you?

No.

20. Did anyone/thing make you so mad it stayed with you for days?

Days? How about months or years...there, I said it.

21. Did you lose anyone close to you?

Yes. 

22. Who was important to you this year but wasn’t important last year?

No one

23. Who wasn’t as important to you this year as they were last year?

No one I can think of. 

24. If you could have a do over on one thing you did, would you take it?

Probably.

25. What was the best moment of the year for you?

Nothing stands out that I can think of right now. 

26. What was the worst?

Issues with family. Arguing with the dr. and insurance company etc...stupid things.

27. What are you most proud of accomplishing?

Keeping my grades up in all this adversity/hostility with certain folks.

28. What have you learned about yourself this year that you didn’t know in the years prior?

I am a lot stronger than I thought and I can do a lot more than I ever thought. Amen to that.

29. What do you wish for others for the coming year?

 Peace

30. What do you wish for yourself?

Patience 

Saturday 9

Here I am, late in the day to participate...no reasons, I slept in until 8 am and was on FB talking to my former mentee. Long story short, she is lending me her Spanish 201 book. It seems I will be forced to take a Spanish 201 class (SURPRISE!) -although the class won't count. It is mandatory for all NY students to take 3 years of a foreign language, never mind I just finished the two course requirements for that. I will send an email to the academic affairs concerning this. 

Saturday 9: Cold as Ice (1977)

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.

Our last Saturday 9 of 2019. Thank you for another great year, everyone!


1) Look back on 2019 and share a happy moment.

I cant think of just one thing...I will say this, 2019 has been challenging...from having to deal with mother in-law/courts/being picked as her financial and her health guardian to school...it has not been easy. I'll just answer it that way.

2) As 2019 ends, are you making any New Year's resolutions for 2020?

I have never made resolutions. Resolutions have a lot to do with character building. I am always seeking to make myself a better person and I can not really guarantee that aspect. I do have a word I pick though...2019's word was 

It seemed to fit and worked out just fine.

3) Tell us about an obstacle or challenge you faced in 2019.

See above. 

4) Is it "cold as ice" outside where you are today?

No, not really. It's 42* (real feel 38) and partly sunny. Rain will be moving tomorrow.

5) Foreigner is this week's featured artist. The band formed in New York City. If you were to travel to New York City, what would you be sure to see?

I have always wanted to see the Christmas Windows, and of course 'Ground Zero'.

6) The band went by the name Trigger. They changed it because their prospective record label was already auditioning a different group named Trigger. They settled on Foreigner because half the members were foreign -- from England. If you received a free, round-trip airline ticket to any foreign country, where would you go?

Anywhere in Ireland.

7) In 1977, when this song was popular, Star Wars was breaking all box office records. The Spy Who Loved Me, a James Bond movie, was also a 1977 hit. Which film series do you prefer: Star Wars or James Bond?

Bond, James Bond. Although once the current actor is done playing Bond, I'm done.

8) In 1977, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak incorporated Apple. Are you answering these 9 questions on an Apple product (PC, laptop, pad or phone)?

My HP Laptop.

9) Random question: What was the last thing you thought of as you dozed off last night?

I have to stop reading these cozy mysteries on how to kill people, LOL. (just joking, don't take that too seriously, folks).

Great Finds

We decided to get out and about yesterday and do some day after Christmas shopping. Off we went to the big thrift store and Super Walmart near campus  (45 min. drive). The weather was pretty mild, although it was overcast.

Found this Casserole dish for $3! $3 folks!!!

A heavy iron cookbook holder for .99 cents! .99 cents! I have always wanted a cookbook holder. Some days you find nothing at the thrift store and some days, you do. 

Then we stopped at this little gift store downtown Geneseo and bought these cute pewter ornaments for .99 cents. Like we need more ornaments, right?

Off to the Super Walmart...which for the record, Hornell does not have.

Of course, I got side tracked and it took me longer to get back to the Christmas stuff. By the time I got back there, it was well picked through and I was bummed about not getting the sign I wanted (above). Lo and behold, by the time I made it back to checkout area (our meeting point) my son had grabbed this, scary that kid knows me all to well. 50% off and got it for $9. Of course I picked up wrapping paper and some other things (forgot to take photos).

And then home and look what was waiting in the mail. Thank you to my son for a late Christmas present. I haven't watched it, maybe this weekend.

Have a great day all-I have to 'work' today (open the museum).

Thankful Thursday

Thankful Thursday and my first at linking back to Knit By God's Hands

http://www.knitbygodshand.com/

The day after Christmas! How can that be? I am going to keep this concerning all things Christmas.

What am I thankful for?

 (please excuse the blurriness in the photos)

Christmas Gifts:

I knew about the Kitchen Aid, but the Hand Blender was a surprise, from my son.

Speaking of son

Every year since he could walk and talk he has gotten a Marilyn Monroe calendar and has kept each and everyone of them. 

And Husband:

Both were goofing off. (Need I say more? Both loves of my life)

Simple gifts such as bars of soap.

A very lovely gift from our Landlady, who is more like family than our own families.

I can't quite grasp the loveliest of this wall plaque. It is made by a local artist. Our landlady knew I would love this simple artwork and she is right. I almost cried when I opened it, the thoughtfulness of the gift...smiles.

Christmas Eve

Pizza. All got started 30 years ago, thankful to have survived a hit and run. We were broadsided on Christmas Eve and after it was all said and done, the only thing open on Christmas Eve was a pizza place.

Other Thankfulness:

My brother in -laws gift of $100!!  A $100!!!! My mouth flew open when I opened the card and when I read the card, again, almost cried.

-For great fellowship with husband, son and brother in -law for Christmas Dinner. Do you know I forgot to take photos! We had homemade lasagna (which I put together Christmas Eve), rolls and fruit salad and Peanut Butter /Reese's Pie.

-for another year of common sense of who and what I want to be, certainty not bitter like my mother in-law or my parents, but I think I am turning that way (just keeping it real). I am reminded each and every year how much I am a disappointment to them-their words, not mine.

-Thankful for our wedding 31st wedding anniversary coming up on New Years Eve. A poor farm boy married a rich city girl and lived happily ever after.

I probably could go on and on...I tried to keep it light--but I see some darkness slipped in...smiles