Whoa - we're on Hodgepodge #180! I can't believe it - way to go, Joyce! Thanks for stopping in, friends - have a great week!
1. Speaking of 180...when was the last time you 'did a 180' on something?
Choosing to pray for someone instead of wallowing in anger, resentment, and desires for revenge... definitely a conscious 180.
2. It's Independence Week in the US of A! What's your favorite thing about America right this very minute? Favorites only! Let's hear what you love about America.
If you're playing along today, and you're not an American but have been to America, what do/did you like best about this country? If you've never been to America, do you have any desire to visit? What's the number one thing you'd like to see?
What I love about America: That we have this
and this
and everything in between
3. Stars or stripes? Red, white, or blue? Watermelon, homemade vanilla ice cream, or blueberry pie?
Definitely stars! Blue! Homemade vanilla ice cream!
4. When did you last see stars, figuratively speaking?
If you're talking about the "bang my head so I see stars" - I can't honestly remember
If you're talking about the stars in the sky, we can actually see them here because the ocean breezes keep the skies clear!
If you're talking about Hollywood stars - I was getting my nails done last spring and Meryl Streep sat across from me! I KNOW!!!
5. 'Clear as a bell', 'with bells on', 'lots of bells and whistles', 'saved by the bell'...which phrase 'rings' truest for you lately? Have you ever seen The Liberty Bell?
Well geez, the only thing I can think of now is this:
And no, I have never seen the Liberty Bell.
6. Are you caught up in World Cup fever? Have you watched a lot or a little or none at all?
Yes - I have loved watching the World Cup! My daughter is on two soccer teams right now, so we're kinda into the whole soccer thing! And my boss is a HUGE soccer fan, so we've even had the World Cup playing in our staff lounge on occasion! So much fun... and a great bonding time for the staff as well.
7. Bid farewell to June in 10 words or less.
Oh my, please let July be gentle.
8. Insert your own random thought here.
In the last two weeks I have had three individuals unleash all of their bitter frustrations on me over the phone. (Two were personal, unwarranted attacks, the other was situational) And I've left each time feeling battered and abused. So here lies the difficult situation where I feel like I need a "thicker skin" so that when people come at me in their red zone, I can respond in a calm manner and not let their abuse destroy me, and yet, I don't want to become hardened.
Any advice?
