The Wednesday Hodgepodge #23

I hope you are all having a good week? It's Wednesday which means it's time to join in with the Wednesday Hodgepodge with Joyce over at From This Side of the Pond! Each week there are 6 questions, we answer and then link up. Simple!

1. The midpoint of summer (believe it or not) is August 7th. Describe a perfect summer day. Have you had one this year?

This summer is going too quickly already. I don't know what a perfect summers day would be now that my girls are older, maybe a trip to the beach when the weather is nice but not too hot. It would have to include fish and chips and a trip to the arcades.

I don't think we've had the a full perfect summers day but we've had lots of moments which add up to the perfect day. Cherry picking, eating ice creams, pottering around in the garden, getting caught in the summer rain, a day at a nearby country show, walks out and lots of making memories.

2. What's one thing you wish you knew before starting high school?

Friendships will change. When I started secondary school I thought the friends I started with would be the one's I would leave school with but friendships change, people grow apart, take different paths and find new interests. Not every friend is meant to be in your life forever.

3. What's something that bothers you if it's not done perfectly?

Making a cup of tea! Too weak and it feels like you’re drinking warm, brown water and too strong and it tastes bitter. It has to be just right! Even the mug it is made in matters, it has to fit just right in my hands and keep the tea warm.

4. What's the most overrated food you're convinced people are just pretending to enjoy? What's a trendy food you actually do enjoy and would say is definitely not overrated?

I think kale is so overrated! It’s packed with nutrients and looks great in Instagram salads but sometimes it feels like people are forcing themselves to like it because it’s good for them or trendy rather than because it actually tastes delicious.

One trendy food I do enjoy is loaded fries especially with toppings like cheese, bacon and sauces. They're indulgent, satisfying and perfect for sharing. They’re definitely a treat food that are not overrated.

5. Wrapping it up this week with five fun this or thats...

Personal stylist or Personal chef?

I would choose a chef as long as they're willing to cook all of my meals.

Dance like nobody's watching or Sing like nobody's listening?

Sing like nobody's listening. I am a bad singer and I won't sing in front of people so it would be nice if they weren't listening.

Unlimited tacos or Free pizza?

Pizza! That was an easy decision.

Bookshelf organization-by size or by genre?

I always organise books by size. I feel that it looks tidier.

Ten minutes late or Ten minutes early?

10 minutes early, I hate being late for anything.

6. Insert your own random thought here.

Isn’t it funny how the weather can change your whole mood? I woke up and it was rainy and it put me in such a grumpy mood. Those grey skies made the smallest tasks feel like a big effort and I felt like just sitting and doing nothing. By the afternoon the sun came out and it was like someone hit the reset button on my whole mood, everything felt lighter, brighter and I found my motivation to get around to ticking things off my to do list.