You know, as much as we all really needed a week off from Hodgepodge last week (Joyce, because she was so jet-lagged and, lets face it, she does this every week... a week off is definitely more than deserved!) and me, well, just because of life events that deserved more attention, it was still good to come back today and see a new set of questions waiting! (And boy, was THAT a run-on sentence... don't tell my high school English teacher, ok?)
And if you'd like to join in on this weekly fun we call Hodgepodge, leave me a comment at the end letting me know you stopped by, and then check out Joyce's blog here and join in on the fun! It's a whole new group of friends! On to the fun!
1. Have you ever played golf? Any interest in playing? Do you have a significant other who loves to play? Did you watch The Masters this past weekend?
2. Hats are back in fashion this spring...how do you feel about wearing a hat? (fyi-I'm not talking baseball caps) When was the last time you wore one?
And if you'd like to join in on this weekly fun we call Hodgepodge, leave me a comment at the end letting me know you stopped by, and then check out Joyce's blog here and join in on the fun! It's a whole new group of friends! On to the fun!
1. Have you ever played golf? Any interest in playing? Do you have a significant other who loves to play? Did you watch The Masters this past weekend?
I have played golf - it's actually the only sport I enjoy doing with my husband... mostly because he can beat me at anything else, and we are equally bad at golf! In all seriousness, though, my grandparents were avid golfers and traveled the world playing at different courses, and I would LOVE to do that when we are older and retired! My hubs, as I mentioned, does enjoy playing, but unfortunately does not get to play very often. You know... because he's always off fighting a war or preparing to fight a war or something else...
I, however, do have a voucher for a golf clinic at our base golf course that I really need to cash in... especially since the temperatures are starting to warm up a bit!
And um... the Masters were this weekend? I don't need to watch 3 days of it... there's just something about the low masculine tones of the commentators that puts me right to sleep every time. ZZZzzzzzzzz
On a funny note... we can NOT play golf without quoting the Robin Williams diatribe on golf several time - without the language, more or less, depending on how badly we made our last shot. (Perhaps this is why we don't play well...) I was going to post a link to it, but, well, I try to keep this family friendly and lets just say, Robin wasn't very PG-rated in his diatribe. But it is quite funny. So find it on YouTube. ;-)
I don't wear hats. Not on purpose, anyway.
But I did take one to Hawaii this last fall, because somehow I knew my fair Idaho skin wouldn't know WHAT to do with sunshine on it in October! Um, so here's a picture of me with my hat. I really did wear it... I promise,,, but we were on a boat, and it was windy and... oh shoot... so I didn't wear it much. But I brought it - doesn't that count for something?
3. On a scale of 1-10 with 10 meaning proficient and 1 meaning "I'd starve", how adept are you at using chopsticks?
Oh dear... a 4. I can handle the larger meats and noodles, but not the rice so much. HOW do they do that?
4. Has technology taken over?
Yes. i don't know if this is good or bad.
5. In the course of a day how often do you look in a mirror?
Hardly ever, really. First thing in the morning while I'm putting my contacts in. And then last thing at night when I take them out.
6. Tulip or Daffodil?
Tulips! i absolutely love the variety and vivid colors! Sigh - I only wish they lasted longer! But when we were in Seattle's Pikes's Market two weeks ago they had SO many tulips all over the market, right off the farms and oh my... I was in heaven...
7. I am proud of myself for __________________.
Losing 10 pounds in the last two months and keeping it off! :-) Good vitamins, regular exercise... I feel SO much healthier and my energy level is better, and yes, I've dropped a size in clothing! Woot Woot!
8. Insert your own random thought here.
Ok - here's a question for you... and if you are reading this, please, leave me a comment with your answer to this question.
When you are invited to a wedding or baby shower, are you obligated to get something off of their registry? Or if you find something you think is cute or classy, is it ok to get them that?
As a young bride - we had NOTHING - I remember being slightly annoyed when people didn't get things off our registry because, really, we had NOTHING and those were things we needed! We didn't need crystal platters... we needed a toaster. However... I have a couple of showers coming up - for a 3rd baby, and for a couple who are in their 30s and have most of the "necessities" of everyday living... so, what are your thoughts? Do I stick with their registries, or am I free to go "outside the box" a bit and get something that I think would fit them but isn't what they asked for?
I really do look forward to your thoughts... thank you friends!
16 comments:
Personally, I think if it's a gift that suits them then why not go 'out of the box'? At least I think it's a good idea. It depends on them too though. Like what kind of people are they? I have no idea. :) I'm with you on the hats situation though btw. I am just that kind of person. :)
I love tulips, too, for the same reasons you describe! As for your question, I would definitely go "outside the box" if it were me.
I agree. Go off the Registry if you have a gift in mind that is "perfect" for the couple, or is homemade, or has a special significance. I suppose it depends on the couple's "need" for basic items, and your familiarity with them.
Your #3....same here!!!
BOTTOMS UP is my Wednesday post link.
Have a glorious day!
i think it's fine in the circumstances you listed to not get something from the registry. (i thought you are supposed to have a shower only for your first baby anyway?) usually what i do is get something small from the registry and then something else i pick out. i like to give more personal gifts.
also, in asia they eat sticky rice, so it is much easier to pick up chopsticks!
Congrats on the weight loss, that is awesome! I so need to get on the ball with working out, but keep finding excuses not to. You'd think swim suit season being around the corner would be motivation enough, but it's hard to think about that when it's still fairly cool here!
As for the gift thing, I think it's absolutely fine to give a gift that isn't on the registry especially for a subsequent baby. Obviously you have three kids, so you know what was most useful for you during that time and could use that to your advantage!
Depending on where I live, shower honorees usually get whatever is appropriate from MY perspective! I know that might come of as arrogant or something, but seriously, when you live an hour away or more from anywhere that someone might have a registry, it is difficult to go with that...unless there is an online option...which I don't care for much anyways, because even it the gift comes from a registry, there is still something about ordering online for this purpose that seems impersonal to me...and if it is a shower for someone whom I don't know particularly well (which--let's face it--happens very often in military life), I tend to give consumables (e.g. diapers/wipes, gift certificate to a restaurant, etc.) that I know will be appreciated and useful even if not off the registry...but if it was YOU, you'd probably get a little from your registry and some random things I might find that would be perfect for you just because you are a great friend...plus the Bogle...always the Bogle...
Love ya,
E
(Oh, dear: talk about run-on sentences!! Hahaha!!)
Congrats on the weight loss. Sometimes the keeping it off is the hard part and you are doing good.
I would say go out on your own if you want to for the gift. Who has baby showers for baby #3? Plus sometimes I think people register for everything eventhough it is the most impractical thing imaginable.
About the gift thing... I think it depends on how well you know the individuals, too! I recently attended a wedding for the daughter of my friend - I don't know the daughter well, so I just shopped off her registry. Whereas, I also recently attended a baby shower for a church friend who I know a little better and shopped outside the box for her. Those are my two cents on the topic :)
Congrats on the 10 pounds and keeping it off! That is great! And inspires me to work a little harder at it!
have a great week!
I think its okay to go offline. I'm not sure we appreciate the nicer things like silver trays and crystal vases when we are first married but at some point its nice to have them and they aren't really something you go out and buy for yourself. I think either way is okay-gifts can always be returned if the couple really isn't happy.
I've seen the Robin Williams bit. I'd forgotten about it til you mentioned it in your post : )
I say you can get them whatever. By your third baby you have the basics & when people are getting married that have been out on their own they also often have the basics and would appreciate whatever you come
up with :) Congrats on the weight loss it is not easy to do but worth it. At least that is what I tell myself every time I try to run :)
Are you sitting down? I rarely follow "rules" (or even conventions) on gift-giving. I have a dear friend whose wife is expecting their first baby (he has a 10-year-old from a previous marriage). So they have *nothing*. I am getting them a fantastic Blue Canary night light. (Who watches over yoooooouuuuu?) And some diapers. For their wedding, I gave them . . . well, let's say I had some leftover stock from a small home business.
That being said, I think if you feel they're better off with something not on the registry (whether for practical or sentimental reasons), then go for it. You're a smart lady - trust your judgment. (I know I do!)
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Great job on losing and keeping the ten pounds off! That does feel great.
Here's what I would probably do about the gift giving. For the baby, they might have most everything essential and probably tailored the registry for things they need more of, or maybe for some things that were on their wish list that weren't high priority the first two times. I would look at the registry and if something "spoke" to me, I'd go with that. Otherwise, I like to build a child's library and also give the parents a gift card to a nice restaurant.
As for a couple in their 30s I think I'd check their registry. They may have the essentials and be using the registry to get the china, silver, crystal stuff. I always try to ask myself, "What would be something that they probably want and wouldn't go out and buy on their own?"
I was going to weigh in, but too many other people had better advice than I did. And I'm a really hit and miss gift giver -- as you well know after 20 years of being my sister-in-law. I lean toward the very practical gifts these days -- things a person can use up, not things that will sit around and collect dust - because we all have lots of dust collecting stuff right?!
I enjoyed your blog, and am looking forward to the day when my master plan works and all of us live in the same place. I might even golf with you.
love, your sis i.l. Traci
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