HODGEPODGE JULY 27

 1. July 25th is National Merry-Go-Round Day. Do you call it a merry-go-round or a carousel? When was the last time you rode one? Did you enjoy that? Metaphorically speaking, what's something in your life right now that feels like a merry go round?

I had never heard this expression and first thought that it was a spelling mistake and it should be "Mary" goes around. Which I could understand, in short she walks in circles. But then I googled and it was a completely other meaning ! and it was Merry and not Mary ! According to Google it meant "continuous busy activity or a continuous series of changing events". And yes there is something in my life right now which would fit, I am tired of the merry-go-round of raking my brain when and how I should leave my apartment and long to settle down in the home I choose and don't move anymore.

2.  What word do you have a hard time pronouncing? What word do you have a hard time spelling? what's your favorite word in another language?

I think in my case I sometimes pronounce the words wrong. I said vaise, instead of vase, or an ouul instead of owl That's why I mostly write and not speak. When I am in England often people don't dare to correct me because they think I would be offended, but I am thankful when somebody tells me the right pronunciation.

My favorite word in another language, that's difficult for me. In German, French and English I don't have a favorite word, maybe in Italian.  My husband called me "Bionda" which simply means "blond". But in my ears it's my favorite word. Unfortunately I will never hear it again.

3. What's a phrase or cliche you use pretty often and find to be true?

 

4. When it comes to grocery shopping what is your most dreaded chore-menu planning, the actual shopping and paying, or the unloading/putting away? How often do you shop? Do you use any of the pick up and/or delivery services?

I hate shopping, although besides fruits, cheese and bread my list is not too long. I don't cook anymore so I don't need anything else. I don't use delivery services, I change my mind too often, so if I order something, I would probably want to change, I prefer to see what I buy.

5. Something you need or want to do before July comes to a close?

The only "thing" I want is impossible to get neither in July nor in other months 

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

I always have to think about how to get from my apartment to the retirement home! Where do I put the furniture, where do I put the whole household? I also have some valuable items that need to be sold. There is probably someone who takes care of everything, but at the moment I'm at a loss.