Wandering into the Hodgepodge and an update on the House...

 Back to reality; aka work. Luckily, it is an easy week today its only 8-12.

1. What's something that reminds you of your grandmother? Tell us why. 

My son and I were just discussing this and Grandma Lucy. I miss her, dearly. I sort of fell out of favor with her, I married out of my religion and station in  life...I better leave it at that...anyways...

I am of Croatian heritage and anything that is on tv in reference to Croatia, just warms my heart. Such as Gordon Ramsey who was in Istria this past Sunday. Although, my family is from Zagreb and Dubrovnik.

Then, there is the Sarma (rolled beef/rice in cabbage or grape leaves served with sauerkraut). My late grandmother made the best Sarma around. 

Oh and her Torta Praska aka Apricot Torte. I have NOT mastered that yet. Dobar (means good). 

2. Is your life currently more 'moonlight and roses' or a little more 'every rose has it's thorn'? Elaborate. 

Probably both. No reason to elaborate. It is what it is. See below.

3. June 23rd is National Pink Day...favorite thing you own in any shade of pink?

I own several mismatching dainty tea cups that are pink (not my photo, I am too lazy to take photos right now, lol)

 Favorite thing found in nature in any shade of pink?

although, I will have to plant roses at the a new house.

Your favorite pink food or beverage?

I am a self confessed connoisseur of Vodka and whisky. No apologies. That is the only adult beverage I can hold my own on, forget tequila or anything else.

Your favorite shade of pink?

I love all shades of pink

 

4. Last thing that had you 'tickled pink'?

it's been awhile...couldn't say really. 

5. What are two or three words that describe your style. 

Laid back/casual, eclectic, traditional (you will never ever find me with my bra straps hanging out or half naked like some women are).

6. Insert your own random thought here.

Our internet had been down most of the day yesterday/Tuesday...anyways, I know most of you saw my post on FB...but when the internet finally came back up, the news page suddenly popped up; the Hornell City Council voted overnight (Monday) to close Bryant Elem. (to which the house was near) and will make it into projects/low income housing. We decided to not go through with the house deal. Full stop. Back to looking. It's all good. Honest. All monies will be returned...and personally, I feel somewhat that the sellers and their attorneys ought to have perhaps told us. Hubby about had a stroke, not kidding. But it will all work out.

P.S. Spoke to my dad last night and he said not to even think about entertaining moving back south just yet. He said houses are going for over $300,000 and it was crazy. He said to hang on tight, he thinks the bubble will burst sooner than later. He said as much as they want us back south, there is just no sense in breaking our necks to get home right now. Ok then...moving on...