Wednesday Hodgepodge - A little bit about me (and Gary)

My daughter is snoozing and I'm waiting for my dough to finish mixing so we can have hamburger buns with our lunch. Since I don't have an "about me" section (yet), I thought this would be a nice glimpse into the world of Elsa. Plus, everyone else is doing it and I must fit in. :)

1. Do you think you're more like your mom or your dad?

Hmm... that's a hard question. My mom is outgoing, not in the least bit shy, loves to cook, read, and is constantly buying kitchen items. My dad is quiet, loves working outdoors, and is very interested in politics. I'm probably an even mix of both. I am shy, quiet, constantly buying things for my kitchen, reading, cooking and working in the garden. I have very little interest in politics (although, I am aware of it's importance) and I'm not sure I would describe myself as outgoing.

2. Do you like roller coasters?

Not even a tiny bit.

3. How did you name your blog and do you now wish you'd thought about it maybe another five minutes before you hit publish? Would you change your blog title if it were not a huge pain in the derriere? (French makes everything sound a little nicer doesn't it?)

I was trying to be creative and I came up with a few ideas, then I realized that my name is original enough. How many "Elsa's cooking" blogs exist? So, I kept it simple, easy to remember and to the point. ;) It's focused on cooking, but it also contains a diary element allowing me to go off topic from time-to-time. 

4. What is the best wedding gift you received? Not married? Didn't get any gifts? Then what is the best wedding gift you've given?

That was a long time ago and I am very forgetful. But the two gifts I remember are my blankets. One is burnt orange and the other is decorative with our names and wedding date on it. I love them both. Maybe that's a good tip for buying wedding gifts. Buy them something they will use daily, such as blankets, so when they do a Wednesday Hodgepodge they will have an answer. :)

5. What is the one bill you most hate to pay?

Honestly, the expected bills don't bother me. My bills are low and I really never think about it. Now, unexpected bills for fixing things such as cars, the yard, the roof, etc. are a bit painful.

6. Is the glass half full or half empty?

Depends on my mood that day. 

7. What is your favorite word? Okay okay. Calm down. How about one of your favorite words?

Tinker. I love tinkering with things. Tinker, tinker, tinker. My dad called me tinker when I was a baby. 

8.  Now, this is where you insert one random thought of your own...maybe something that struck you as funny, something that recently had you scratching your head in confusion, something that annoyed you a teensy bit, something on your to do list, something you are looking forward to, whatever. As long as it is in keeping with the friendly tone we've all come to know and love on Wednesdays then we're good. Don't make me get out my wooden spoon. 

The other day, my husband, daughter (toddler) and I went to the mall. As we were strolling through the mall, music was playing on the speakers and my daughter started to dance. So, naturally, I started to dance with her. Yes, we were dancing through the mall. This is what you become when you're a parent --- embarrassing. You become an embarrassing dork. Don't fight it.

I just got a phone call. Wrong number. Here's the brief conversation:

Me: Hello

Lady: Gary??

Me: No, you have the wrong number.


Who is this Gary and why do we sound exactly the same on the phone??????? hehehe