Sweating to the Hodgepodge

How's the heat in your neck of the woods? It's oppressive here. Still.It seems hotter this year but, do we say that every summer? Hmmm. I'm looking forward to some cooler temps so I can get back outside and walk. Poor Tucker can't even stand it. The last time we walked, he stopped the last half mile and I had to carry him. Ten pounds doesn't seem like much until you have to carry it in the oppressive summer heat of the low-country. Once it cools a bit, we'll take Baby M for walks and, if Tucker gets too hot or tired, he can ride in the stroller. :)

Luckily, today is Wednesday and that means staying inside near the AC vent and enjoying the Hodgepodge!

1. It's National Waffle Day (August 24th)...what decision are you currently 'waffling over'? (or share one you've recently 'waffled over') Rugs. I can't seem to make up my mind and, when I do, I refuse to pay THAT much for a stupid rug.

2. It's the middle of August, but I'm already seeing lots of autumn-related posts. Do you think we rush the seasons? I feel like I rush fall but that's because I hate the summer heat. Summer would be fine if it didn't bring such oppressive heat with it. I think others aren't really rushing the seasons but are lucky enough to already be feeling the change in temps. The stores don't rush the seasons. They rush the holidays. If so, does that bother you? Not really. I do tend to get a little envious of those who live in areas where they're already feeling some cooler temps but when they get crazy below freezing temps in the winter, that feeling goes away. Until I see their snow, then it comes back. I saw (here) an end of summer bucket list that included-

make s'mores, read a new (or favorite) book in the park, eat something delicious and bad for you at a state fair, be a tourist for the day, have a pot luck picnic, book a last minute summer getaway, relax by or in the pool, take a hike to watch the sunset, have a day on the lake, try a new summer recipe

Which activities on the list might you squeeze in before summer officially comes to a close? I've done all the summer related activities I care to do. Plus, I'm busy working on the nursery at my house for Baby M! Here's a sneak peek:  

 

Can y'all even tell the color in this one? It's a mint green. Kind of what you'd find in a 1950s house. I'll have better pictures later. The painting is complete now the clean-up and moving furniture around and putting together the crib...This has been a PROJECT, y'all. 

3. Your favorite summertime 'art' found in nature? Nature tends to look the same down here regardless of the weather. I remember more seasonal changes pre-hurricane Hugo. Now, everything seems the same year round except for the leaves on the trees which fall off in the winter. We don't even get the beauty that fall brings to other areas. I'm going to go with the various shades of green that I see among the trees. So many shades of one color. It's pretty amazing. There's also a lovely emerald green that you can see in the ocean some days and I only see that in the summer months. 

4. Stephen R. Covey is quoted as saying 'We judge ourselves by our intentions, and others by their actions.' Agree or no? No. I try not to judge at all but y'all know how that goes. I have no way of knowing the intentions of others and you really don't know what they are doing. I think I judge more by who I think they are rather than what I see them do. Do you define yourself based on your intentions, your actions, or something else? I define myself based on the person I am not on what I want to do or the things I do, do. What? Does that even make sense?

5. Are you useful in a crisis? It depends. Elaborate. If I'm expected to administer some sort of medical service then, no, I am not useful. However, if I'm expected to remain calm, maintain some level of logic, and know who to call and follow directions until they arrive then, yes, I am useful. I will break down after all is said and done, though. 

6. What's been your go-to dish this summer? Fruit smoothies. Is it something you'll continue making as the seasons change? Yes. I've been making smoothies since before summer began and I'll continue. They're a great way to start the day and I like to have one ready for New Mommy Daughter since she's nursing Baby M. :)

7. Adult coloring books are a thing now. Have you jumped on the bandwagon? I have given them as gifts and the recipients have enjoyed them. I have one but I haven't used it. If not is this something you think you might enjoy? I think so. There are times when I do enjoy coloring so, when those times hit, I'll pull mine out. 

8.  Insert your own random thought here. I sure am enjoying seeing this little sweetie every day! Grandma-ing is so much fun! Be warned, though, when you have one of these and you talk to her or even when you just look at her, the tears are likely to begin flowing. There's just nothing like it! 

SO--- the August Happiness Challenge part of the post:

Day 23: Seeing my granddaughter every day makes me happy! (Have I mentioned that before?)

Day 24: People who don't believe everything they read on the internet make me happy! Wait, maybe that should read, people who don't share with me what they believe to be true that they found on the internet. Sheesh, y'all. For every 'fact' someone finds to support their view, I can find just as many to support 100 other views. Save it. 

 (If you want to join in, create an icon of something, anything, that makes you happy, post your 'happy', and head over to One Gal's Musing and let her know, in the comments, that you're on board! That's it!)

Have a great rest of the week, y'all!