What's in my Purse

I've had to think creatively since I made my new purse.  The Travelon purses had a place for everything especially cards.  I've managed to fit it all in my new grab bag thankfully.  I have just about what everyone else has as far as the basics and then a few other things we seem to need from time to time.  I carry some Shout wipes for drips, Tide-to-go for extra protection, a small pair of fold-up scissors for coupons, a page of return address labels for any raffle tickets we might buy, a few packaged towelletes for a quick clean-up, a small bundle of my calling cards, in addition to the usual wallet, cards, cellphone, comb, mirror, chapstick, pens, and gum that most others stuff into their purses. That pretty much handles it for me and there's still a little room if my hubby wants me to hold his cigs or camera.
P.S.  Hope nothing is misspelled in here.  I let one thing go that I knew was wrong thinking the spellcheck would get it and it didn't.  What's up with that?  So much for the new format.

Crocheting

OK, this one will put me back on track  -  thank goodness!  What would I never get tired of?  For this one I'd have to say crocheting.  I sometimes like to knit but I grow tired of that and need to put it away for awhile, but with crocheting that doesn't happen.  I've been very busy lately with sewing but at times I need a break from that, too.  I guess I considered my tv addiction as something I don't get tired of but sitting in front of the tv gets boring too.  This past week I broke down and bought some more yarn for an afghan at Ollies.  I swore I wouldn't buy any more after I finished a couple baby blankets but I was itching to crochet.  I had a calendar full of afghans to crochet that my sister had given me and there were a couple that I really wanted to make, so I started one over the weekend.  It felt good to be crocheting again!  I'll keep you posted on my progress and possibly a picture when it's done.

Nicknames

I've never really had any nicknames that I would care to share.  My dad had one for me but I choose to forget that one.  The others, such as Mary Mouse, were not used around me in a nice way.  People close to me frequently call me Mare but that's about it.  Of course, I've been called many things such as rule follower and dork but those were dependent on the moment.  Sorry this wasn't a very interesting blog.  I'm playing catch-up again and to tell you the truth, this challenge is kind of dragging on a little more than I thought it would.  I'm anxiously awaiting the day when I can get back to my regular stuff.

Someone I Miss

I've been thinking about this challenge very thoughtfully and trying to come up with something I miss.  Being retired lets me do whatever I want so I shouldn't miss anything.  I do miss playing cards and board games with someone else.  The hubby has never been a game player so it's solitaire for me.  What I came up with is someone that likes to do the things I like, to play with and bounce ideas off of. I realized it was my mom that I miss.  I mentioned before that we were  a lot alike that way.  She was always ready to try something new, also.  As I have been sorting through pictures, I've noticed her wearing dresses that she made.  She could really help around here with the sewing.  She'd also be making a lot of goodies, especially pies which might not be as good for us.  She'd probably make them and donate them as I remember her and my dad volunteering for Meals on Wheels.  One thing I used to hate is when I went shopping with my mom how she would always find someone she knew and have to stop and talk.  That should sound familiar to my kids because they've accused me of the same thing.

Food I Like

This is another challenge that depends on many factors.  There's not one single favorite place I like to eat.  I pride myself on being able to find something I like anywhere we go.  The one thing I don't like much is seafood however I do like a good deep-fried fish every now and then.  So as far as Chinese, any place will do, as far as pizza, Pizza Hut takes top honors, as far as Italian, I'm partial to Serafini's, as far as wings, I still love Buffalo Wild Wings (Copper Coin is under new management and therefore the decision is still out on that one), as far as Mexican, none are really my choice (either too spicy or too bland) and as far as the rest, I just go with the flow. Usually what happens is we go somewhere fairly often and then for one reason or another, we get tired of it and find another.  My philosophy is that if someone else is cooking, I'm in!

Turning 60

This will probably sounds pretty strange but I'm looking forward to turning 60 this week.  I know  -  who wants to get older  -  but think of the discounts I can get.  Up to now the only ones I got were those handed out to 55 yr. olds and those were few and far between.  Of course some people hesitate to ask your age so they automatically give it to you if you look old.  Who cares as long as you get it!  Some places still wait until you're 65 and I'll have to rely on my hubby to provide that one in a couple years.  Until then I'll look forward to the day when I can get my own and feel proud of it.  I've written before about the benefits of getting older and how we can get away with murder, almost.  When I cut someone off, I'm old and can't be held responsible, if I can't read signs, my eyesight is failing, it gets harder and harder standing for a long time, offer me your seat (believe it or not, women offer more), and I don't move as fast so stop and let me cross in peace. 

Dream House

This one is relevant -  relevant to what period in my life we're talking about.  If I were being asked this 30 years ago I would have wanted lots of bedrooms and space for everyone in the family besides a fully loaded kitchen.  Now that the kids are gone and life is being simplified, my dream house has also changed.  In fact, I probably already have my dream house in our cabin.  When we were planning the cabin the items of concern for me were an outside space (aka front porch and deck)  main floor laundry room and eating area/bar in the kitchen.  All of those were met when we built it and since then, with the renovation of the basement giving us a half bath, family room and bedroom, my dream of a craft room has also been accomplished.  I didn't even realize how much I wanted a craft room until I had one here and then I knew I would miss not having it.  Having a huge house with all the bells and whistles is not what appeals to me now.  I'd rather have it ample but easy to clean.