Share Your World – J-Dubs Grin and Bear It

Share Your World ~ 6/21/22

Published on 06/21/202206/20/2022 by J-Dub13 Comments

Howdy y’all. Every week I delay my posting for #SYW so I can keep my streak alive. A post a day for 1400 some odd days so far. Melanie serves up the questions and I bat back some answers. Lookie HERE if you too would like to participate. Fair warning, I am giddy! Yesterday was our 100th anniversary. I attended an all day party & I’m still reeling. Feeling the feels. Hanging out with Ryan Tedder. Now time to share …

QUESTIONS

What are three scents you like? fresh cut lilac room scent from bath & body works, cinnamon, & vanilla

What is something true (factual) that most other people don’t believe? oh good lord, lol. Oh so much but when you say most people, some of the more obvious answers won’t work. Okay, how about this? Once when Pony was on jury duty and during voir dire he was asked if he could use DNA evidence in consideration of someone’s guilt or innocence. He said “yes”. The lady next to him very loudly said “I’ll pray for you son”. He was all “I’m not your son & what the hell??!!?” & then they were both excused. Haha!

Would you rather have a massage or get facial? why not both? A whole day pampering session sounds nice.

Have you ever thrown someone a really extravagant party? When my in-laws had their 25th anniversary, we threw them a surprise party which wasn’t too extravagant now that I think about it. We were only 23 & 24 years old ourselves and couldn’t afford too much. But, that was the biggest party I have ever thrown so I guess it counts.

GRATITUDE SECTION

Feel free to share some gratitude. It can be a photo, image, quote or just some wisdom.

See above! Yesterday was one for the memory books. I am grateful to work for a company that has stood the test of time. I’ve served 38 of those 100 years. Cheers to being part of something bigger than yourself. ❤

As always, more to come.

Share Your World ~ 6/7/22

Published on 06/07/202206/06/2022 by J-Dub10 Comments

Melanie serves up the questions and I lob a few answers over the net. Tennis anyone? lol. HERE are the rules and pingback.

QUESTIONS

When you were a kid, did you eat the crusts on your sandwich or not? Yes I love crusts, always did and always will.

Are you a fan of musicals—why or why not? I’m a fanatic about musicals. Why? Have you not met me yet? LOL. I am the queen comma drama. But there have been some duds. Like Phantom of the Opera. Sorry Phantom fans I can’t! I just can’t! Despite the storyline reading as something that would interest me. I loved Hairspray, Aladdin, Lion King, Wicked, too many more to name. Nothing can take away from the pageantry, pomp, and circumstance that is a musical.

Is it difficult to do what you do? (for a living, hobby etc.). If you’re retired, what you ‘did’ previously for a job can be substituted. Hmmm, well sort of. Define difficult. Some people say yes compliance risk management is tough. I learned in the streets or on the job rather so anyone can do the same. While there is a degree in risk management now, it wasn’t the case when I first started in 1984. I got 3 or 4 certifications before going back to get a bachelor’s degree in general business. And none of those helped me do my job. Part art, part science. Good times had by all.

What’s the best concert you’ve ever been to? (Doesn’t have to be a rock concert either). Oh my, I cannot pick. All of them for different reasons. If I have to choose probably Scorpions Animal Magnetism tour. Triple encore and at the very end Klaus yells out “We LOVE you San Antonio” and the crowd went wild yet again! How he could even still speak after singing through three encores was amazing. My ears were ringing for 3 days afterwards.

GRATITUDE SECTION

Looking back over your life, what is one thing you’re grateful for? One thing you really regret?

Life is too short to have regrets so I tossed all of mine. All of the would’ve, could’ve, should’ve … are gone because if I had done anything different, I wouldn’t be where I am today and this folks is the good life. I am eternally grateful for everything. Can’t narrow this down to one either. Even the sucky parts are something to be grateful for because they help me recognize good when I see it. I have my tribe. B, Lulu, and Ponyboy are my shelter from the storm. Except for the physical pain that haunts me every waking moment. Mentally I am back on track. For now … because have you met me yet? lol

Share Your World ~ 5/31/22

Published on 05/31/202205/31/2022 by J-Dub4 Comments

Melanie serves up the questions while I add my side dish responses to the plate.

QUESTIONS

Has anyone ever tried to scam you? Not that I’m aware of which is scary because it means I could have been scammed and not even know it. I do have a vivid memory of a young couple coming to our front door. They told my parents that they needed money for medicine for a sick child and that they were friends of our neighbors who they had gone to first but they were not home at the time. The pharmacy was closing and their need was urgent. Mom and dad reacted immediately and gave them all their cash on hand. The next day it all came out that our neighbors didn’t know the couple and it was a scam. Two other families on the block, gave their cash on hand too. Daddy’s reaction impacted my impressionable mind, God bless ’em, they needed the money more than we do. Mom’s response was more of I’d do it again because the next time, it might really be a child in need.

What’s the best thing about parties? When they end. lol I’m not much of a party person even before Covid.

Do you listen to people’s advice if you didn’t ask for it? I’m wishy washy and always seek out other opinions/recommendations. Who gave the unsolicited advice would impact my acting upon it. If I trust them, I may just take heed. I’m fortunate enough to have people in my circle that would try to “help” me out. Someone like B for example knows me better than I know myself some times.

Why is it impossible to spell funeral without fun? Because a funeral is a celebration of life. I want a good ole fashion Irish wake even as I learned from Ancestry DNA that my Irish percentage dropped from 17% to 3%. I’m not as Irish as I thought I was. The Scottish lowlands have taken over.

GRATITUDE SECTION

How was last week for you? I wept along with the rest of the nation on Tuesday. I took off Friday and completely disconnected. Time stopped as we rolled with the flow on Saturday as well. We’ve been watching the cardinal nest outside my office window. Second year in a row, different spot but same general vicinity of our front yard. Same as last year four eggs to start with one that got pushed out leaving three. All have hatched and I’m betting they will be gone before end of week. Last year we saw one hop off from nest to the sidewalk then take off in flight. I doubt we’ll be that lucky to see that again but we look every day. Timing is luck of the draw. Makes it exciting.

Share Your World ~ 5/3/22

Published on 05/03/202205/02/2022 by J-Dub5 Comments

Melanie serves up the questions and we eat them up. Here’s the casserole I brought to this shindig. Talk about your potlucks.

Tena (I can’t find her blog, does anyone know if she’s left?) What constitutes a sandwich in your opinion? Is it only the standard two slices of bread, filling (including spreads or meats and cheeses and veggies), put together in a stack? Yep I agree with that basic definition of sandwich though bread can be substituted for any other type of roll or bun, even a tortilla which gets you a sandwich wrap!
Marilyn of Serendipity (In March, didn’t get the date. My bad) Are ‘strong’ and ‘tough’ in regard to character the same thing or different? Please explain your reasoning for either side you pick. Ooohhh science class. They are different because …

Tough — resists failure, even after deforming
Strong — resists both deformation and failure

Paula Light of Light Motifs II (4-5-2022)

What’s your opinion on RSVPs? Obviously, formal occasions require them, but what about invitations to dinner/movies and the like? If a friend invites you to something, are you obligated to reply? What if you say yes and change your mind? How much notice is enough? Is it OK to simply no-show to a casual social event you’ve already agreed to? RSVPs are needed for head count and I used to have to give the caterers that count for our monthly CPCU lunches. It was a pain when people did not RSVP accurately because we had to still pay for the leftover plates and once or twice, we were actually short. Beyond formal events, I think it is based on the relationship. The courteous thing to do is to reply and then let the other person know if anything changes. Regarding no-show that depends on whether anyone is expecting me.

Sadje: (4-5-2022) Do you think Hell has walls? Probably
A Unique Title For Me (Jim) (4-5-2022)

What would you name your boat if you had one? No
What will finally break the internet? Nothing
If you had to change your name, what would your new name be, and why would you choose that name? I’m finally used to my name so I’m keeping it.
What are some things that sound like compliments but are actually insults? Oh there are many. I call them compli-buts.
If you could know the absolute and total truth to one question, what question would you ask? I’ve have learned recently that I do not want the total truth about anything. Sometimes ignorance really is bliss. And by all means, do not ask the question, if you don’t want to know the answer.

Marilyn (4-5-2022) How many bloggers are trying to balance the likelihood that WordPress will hike prices against the near certainty that their computers are ready to roll over and die? Not me, I only take the free version.
Cyranny of Cyranny’s Cove (4-28-2022 – from her amazing “Cyranny’s Quickie” series) What’s the most impressive, or oddest thing you’ve ever fixed with duct tape (or something similar)? A lawn chair is the only thing I have ever fixed with duct tape. I’m not that creative.

Share Your World ~ 4/19/22

Published on 04/19/202204/18/2022 by J-Dub15 Comments

Happy Tuesday Folks! Some decisions have been made removing some angst. Lordy, lordy, thank goodness. To join in with your own two cents, HERE are the rules and ping back. Yet again I’m a day late but better late than never.

QUESTIONS

In your opinion, what do you buy way more of than most people? Hmmm, nothing, I’m frugal and skimp on most things.

Which workers have the worst jobs? The ones who do not love what they do. Sounds corny but in my vast (yet thimble sized) experience, I’ve come to learn if you love what you do, you’ll never work any day in your life. And I’m not going to put down someone else’s choice of profession as the worst like is often done to B because he chooses to work with his hands and get dirty on the job.

Opinion. John Cage is a composer who composed a piece named 4’33” for any instrument. The performance are instructed not to play their instrument for four minutes and thirty-three seconds. Is this music or is this art? A combination of the two? Neither, it’s stupid. Your opinion? LOL I love this question. All of the above. None of the above. Does anything happen after the silence? For sure wouldn’t want me in the audience because I would be yammering what the heck is going on?

How good are you at drawing? I used to be but any skills I had have been lost from lack of use. My kids have the creative gene if not directly from me, through our ancestors. When Pony was 3, he drew the next door neighbor’s house. A whole scene. The car parked on the street in front. The mail box, some trees. He’d sit on our stoop and sketch for hours while I worked in the flower beds. When I finally took a look at his sketch pad I was gobsmacked. No one ever believed he did it himself. He could’ve been a contender. His perfectionist self became so compulsive that drawing was no longer fun. After about 6th grade, that was it. Lulu still sketches but she won’t show her work except for her one and only tattoo that she drew herself.

GRATITUDE SECTION (as always optional)

Feel free to share one amazing thing you’ve experienced (any time frame). I like to catch a full moon. Sometimes you get lucky. See feature image and while grainy, the experience of seeing the moon is all its’ glory is absolutely amazing.