Today I am joining in with Terri for her National Do Nothing Day Medley of questions...
If you would like to join in...answer the questions below and link up with Terri HERE...
Gooood morning, friends!
Wednesday, January 16 is National Do Nothing Day!
National Nothing Day was proposed in 1972 by columnist Harold Pullman
Coffin. This day has been observed annually since 1973. Of course, the
way to celebrate it is to do nothing!
To commemorate Do Nothing Day in SOME way, tell us something about your life in 1973.
Well, I was five and happy! I think! HA! I was living in a suburb of Pittsburgh at that time with my parents and two sisters (one older and one younger...my brother was not born until a few years later). That's all I can remember! HA!
Now that we are thinking back, please tell us what your favorite past-time was as a child.
I used to love to play outside! Where I grew up; the neighborhood was filled with kids around my age! We made forts and played tag until the streetlights came on and then we went in for dinner. Unlike kids today, we were never indoors...it was a great time to be a kid!
What is the best way to cheer you up on a bad day?
Pedicure!!! I love a pedicure!!! It just makes my whole day! Also, ice cream! But since I am trying to lose a few pounds that is out! HA!
How old were you when you first started dating? Do you remember your first date?
Sadly, I do not. I was a wild child and started everything early...including partying. I got in trouble a lot and I do not remember a lot...so sad!
Today is also National Fig Newton day. Do you like figs/Fig Newtons?
I LOVE fig newtons!!! YUM!
Tell us something random about your week:
I hope everyone has an amazing day filled with joy! Hugs!
Sorry to hear your random thought. Hope it all works out better than anticipated.
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Than k you so very much - no doubt I will end up where I am supposed to be! The idea of change sucks to me but it is usually not so bad after you get to the new "place".
DeleteGood morning, Ann! It's so nice to "meet" you and thank you for following along on my blog. I am now following your blog as well :)
ReplyDeleteI thoroughly enjoyed this post though I am sorry to hear about your job. I truly hope everything works out perfectly for you. Enjoy your day! Hugs
Thank you Stephanie for the well wishes...I will keep everyone posted as things are revealed to us here. Your blog is a ray of sunshine in my day - don't cut back too much :-) HA!
DeleteI am happy to hear you are doing what is necessary to make you happy! I am a follower no matter how often you post! Hugs
I wasn't born yet in 73 haha.
ReplyDeleteYou are such a little young thing!!!! HA HA! Happy almost Friday!!!!
DeleteI was not allowed to date until I was 16. I also had strict parents that followed me everywhere my dates took me. This resulted in me doing a lot of sneaking around. haha. I think the prom was my first actually real "approved date.
ReplyDeleteSometimes the sneaking around was worse, hugh? My neighbor had parents like that and she was a maniac when she left the house!! HA! She went crazy in college and became the life of the party - not in a good way! I know because I did the same thing...not because of parents but because of my love of alcohol from a young age!!! The reason I don't let it touch my lips these days! HA!
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ReplyDeleteHi Ann, I enjoyed reading your answers, but got to your random and goodness, I am praying for your employment. Please keep us posted.
Let's go get a pedicure together. :-)
I AM SO IN CARLA!!! I would love to meet up for one! I promised myself that no matter how snow we get this weekend...I am getting one!!! I need to relax and chill after the news....God will provide but the second guessing is killing me! HA! Thanks for the prayers - have a wonderful week!! Hugs!
DeleteI enjoyed reading your answers too! I'm sorry to hear about your random thought. That is unsettling to say the least. I hope it works out for you. I visited Pittsburgh when we were looking at schools for my daughter and we loved it but she ended up in Boston. Your childhood sounds a lot like mine!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely unsettling but time will tell how things go! The company is begin great about giving us notice at least...they could have waited until the last day and passed out the pink slips, right? So...there's at least that! I feel bad for kids today that have the opportunities to play outside like we did without fear and worry! It's such a different world today!
DeleteYour childhood play reminds me of the neighborhood in Oklahoma when I would visit my Grandparents. I had the best time! So many kids! My actual neighborhood in Missouri was not nearly as active and fun. There were a few of us though.
ReplyDeleteGeez! I am so sorry about your job. I am sure it will all work out though. Keep us posted. Praying!!! I loved your answers! Have a nice week!
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Thanks so much Lori! Your grandparents home sounds like a lot of fun! I am sure it will all work out - if offered a move; I would be coming your way to St. Louis...although I am not sure I could ever stop being a Steelers and Pirates fan! HA! Have a great week!
Delete1973 was a GREAT year! The year of my birth!
ReplyDeleteWOW LAURA! You are not kidding!! Then it really was a great year! You share it with my favorite little brother too so it was doubly special!!!!! HA! Have a great week! Hugs
DeleteHi! thanks for visiting,I have followed you - it's lovely to visit bloggers from other parts of the planet, your part of the world is so different to mine. We didn't have National do nothing day here as far as I know! what a great idea. I am having a do nothing day now, the electrician came, I sat around for 4 hours so that was a lot of do nothig, now dinner goes in the oven for tonite, watch it cook - watch telly, hope that qualifies me.
ReplyDeleteNope - you did WAY too much - HA HA!!!! Sounds like things work the same way there and they do here - we sit and wait for hours for handymen here also!!! HA! So happy you are following...I love new friends from afar!
Deletep.s. I was 14 in 1973, listening to bands like the Stones and visiting Portobello Road, London, on my weekends to wander the markets - great pre-loved clothes to be found, I knew a lot of the stallholders well as I was such a frequent visitor. Getting the big red bus up there involved chain smoking and lots of posing. I like to think I have moved on from that image these days (gave up smoking anyway!).
ReplyDeleteHa Ha! Sounds like we were a lot alike at that age and I would have enjoyed your company immensely!! Only exception was I was wandering around Pittsburgh...lol! I loved hitting up thrift shops and finding great deals on well worn and well loved clothing! Also, I gave up the smoking too...probably a little too late but every bit of health helps right?!?! Thanks for coming by - hugs!!! Have a great week!!!
DeleteI do not remember the commercial but I love them so much! I cant even buy them because I will eat the whole pack!!! YUM! So happy you are following now - I LOVE new friends and fun new blogs to read!!!! Try the green tea with a squirt of lemon and T of honey! I love it that way...the lemon makes it perfect if you like lemons!!! Starbucks actually got me started on that with their Citrus Defender drink...soooo yummy!!! Have a great rest of the week!!! Hugs
ReplyDeleteI am late getting around to everyone but want to say thanks for joining the Medley yesterday! I enjoyed your answers and memories and can't imagine how unsettling it must be to have to wait on a decision about whether your position will be moved or eliminated. You do have the right attitude and I will be praying for you!! Keep us posted!
ReplyDeleteI loved the 70's. Like you, we played outside All. The. Time. Kids today are missing out.
ReplyDeleteI remember my first date with... What's His Face!