1. The Winter Olympics kick off on Friday, February 6th...on a scale of 1-10 how excited are you? (1= eh and 10=watching every event all day every day). What's your favorite Winter Olympic sporting event?
I'd give it about a 3. I don't think the Olympics are what they used to be; maybe because it's changed from being amateur athletes to allowing professionals in. I like watching the speed skaters and the ski jump. Figure skating is also one I enjoy.
2. In other sporting news, the Superbowl (American football's championship game) will be played on Sunday, February 8th. So tell us...what's your superpower?
Surely I have one, but I can't think of any!
3. Are you a romantic?
I used to be but now I think I'm more of a realist. I do like to watch the Hallmark Channel from time to time (until it starts getting monotonous!)
4. Blue cheese-yay or nay? How about feta? If you said yes to one or both, what's a dish you like that calls for one of these?
Blue cheese: not so much. Feta: it depends on what it's on. Like a good Greek Salad. Don't put it on my pizza, though!
5. What's more important-doing what you love or loving what you do?
I think there's something to be said for both. When I worked, I would say both of those applied. It didn't feel like a job; I loved it and it defined me for most of the 39 years of my life that I worked. If you do what you love, aren't you also loving what you do?
6. Insert your own random thought here.
Whew! What a weekend! I like the snow, but I could do without the frigid temperatures. And this whole business of being a homeowner and having to take care of things (or see that things get done) is for the birds. I feel very fortunate that the 1 problem I had (which was actually very minor) was fixable, and one of my sons helped me with that. The problem: I have a gas furnace, and the tube that carries the water out of the condenser is (obviously) outside. So the water in the tube freezes, which causes it to back up and leak onto the basement floor. Now that the basement is complete (for the most part), there is a little bit of worry about the sheetrock getting wet. OS helped me fix the problem, so hopefully it won't happen again. Or will be minimal, at least.
So, not a huge problem but just a bit of a pain. I didn't lose power (like the Nashville area did the week before) and I have heat, so I'm definitely counting my blessings.
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| My view on Saturday. Come back on Friday for more pictures! |
I'm over the frigid temps too. I'm glad you got your frozen pipe sorted. I find the professional aspect to sports that used to be amateur in general disheartening. College football is a whole new game and not nearly as much fun to watch anymore in my opinion. Stay warm there!!
ReplyDeleteI swore I wouldn't watch college football this past year, but I did. It's like a train wreck...you just can't look away. :)
DeleteI enjoy watching the figure skating too and of course the opening ceremony!
ReplyDeleteOh dear! That does sound annoying about the furnace tube. I hope it warms up for you soon.
Thanks, Kim! We were above freezing yesterday but still had snow on the ground until it rained last night.
DeleteI like watching the opening ceremony & seeing all of the athletes from the different countries. Especially when there's a story to how they got there.
I agree about including professional participants in the Olympics - it is not the same to me. This is also what college sports have become. The players are already millionaires before they graduate. I still love the sport and will watch, but I resent what it has become. So glad you got your pipe issue resolved before having a major issue. You wrote on my blog about the overdone and poor Southern accent on "The Closer." I could not agree more.
ReplyDeleteIt's beyond me why those young men need that much money. If they have their college paid for through scholarships, that should be enough!
DeleteI'm glad you will watch some of the Olympics. I enjoy Hallmark too but lately some have not been as enjoyable as they used to be. I always record the new ones. Yes, I wouldn't want those cheeses on my pizza either. Good point on loving what you do. I'm glad your son helped you with your issues. Hope it doesn't happen again. You take care.
ReplyDeleteSometimes Hallmark does get a bit monotonous, doesn't it? I like to watch every now and then though.
DeleteGlad your heat problem was an easy fix...and you have heat. Let's hope the thawing starts soon!!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I'm so thankful to have heat & electricity!
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