Wednesday's Hodgepodge

It's Wednesday, the 15th, so that means that June is exactly half over.  And, then in 15 more days the year will be exactly half over.  Hard to believe!  Meanwhile, back with the HP.........

1. If you could sit beside and/or jump in any lake in the whole wide world today, which lake would you choose and why?
I would sit beside Smith Mountain Lake near Lynchburg, VA.  Hubby and I honeymooned on that lake and I went there a lot while I was in high school.  My days of jumping in a lake are long over. ~chuckle~

2. What's your favorite 'fruity' drink?
I'm not much into fruity drinks but I do use Strawberry/Watermelon flavoring in my water and love it.  I drink a lot of water and sometimes I have to add just a little zip to it and of all the flavorings I have used, the strawberry/watermelon is the only one I care for. 

3. I read a list here of thirteen things to do right now to simply your life. They were-

clean as you go, re-evaluate your relationships (cut toxic ties), unsubscribe (too many blogs and websites), de-clutter, write down your daily goals, reply to emails right away, forget multitasking, create a morning routine, re-evaluate your commitments (which hobbies and responsibilities are most important to you), say no, clean up your computer, and plan your day ahead

Which of the tasks listed do you currently find most helpful in keeping life simple? Which item on the list should you adopt in order to simplify your life this month?
I already clean as I go, have unsubscribed from several websites, de-clutter all the time, I make a daily task list, generally reply to emails asap, have a long standing morning routine and definitely plan out my day.  I'm thinking I'm in pretty good shape when it comes to simplifying my life. ~although there can be days that I wonder~

4. What did you do the summer after you graduated from high school? 

I worked and not much else.  I went to work doing various jobs as soon as I was of legal working age.  I don't remember there being anything real exciting about that summer but I loved working so I was happy.

5. Are you a fan of podcasts? If so what's a favorite? 

I take spells listening to podcasts. When I do listen to a podcast it is generally a sermon by one of my favorite preachers and I listen while I walk on the treadmill.

6. Do you think today's fathers have it harder, easier, or just different than fathers in the past?
I would say, different, especially in the world we live in today. There's nothing easy about being a father, but the rewards are worth the work.

7. Tell us one way you're like your father? Or not at all like your father if that's easier?
I am definitely my father's daughter.  My Dad thrived on organization and structure and I do too.  He was a minister and I truly believe these two characteristics played a major role in his success as a pastor.

8.  Insert your own random thought here.

Yesterday I saw a post on Facebook about the qualifications/requirements of the soldiers that guard the tomb of the Unknown Soldier(s).  I read the post and then went online and read more.  I was astounded at the requirements of those soldiers and the commitment they make to fulfill this position.  Talk about dedication!  If you have not read the "whole story" behind these guards, you should.