20 Dec 2023

HODGEPODGE DECEMBER 21

 1. Did you do more talking or more listening yesterday? Was it by choice or by necessity?

Yesterday ? I had to listen more by necessity, because I had a meeting with my landlord and an expert to give the keys back and the expert looked around to see that I hadn't demolished anything or made a fire in the living room. They were satisfied because I left the apartment exactly how I got it. But when it was over  I talked more by choice !

 2. Are you a tea drinker? Hot, cold, or both? Flavored? What do you like in your tea? Do you make Christmas tea this time of year? What time of day do you like to sip your tea? 
 
I drink tea only in Egypt which is called Karkade. It is made from Hibiscus leaves, but the Hibiscus looks different then here in Europe. In all North African countries this tea is drunk cold or hot and is very refreshing. Unfortunately I don't have any real hibiscus leaves anymore  and what is sold here as hibiscus tea tastes different.
 
the leaves

and a glass of tea, hot or cold
 
Otherwise I am only a tea drinker when I have to

3. What's an activity you won't try, an event you won't attend, or an athletic challenge you won't take part in not even for 'all the tea in China'

No sport, no piano concert except Elton John, and certainly no athletic challenge !

4. What's something most people seem to love but is not 'your cup of tea'? 

Sport, gymnastic, running, etc I am far too lazy for that

5. How does your family celebrate New Year's Eve? 

No idea. Christmas is a family event and for New Year each family member does what he wants ! the youth goes out and the oldies eat and drink.

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

The only thought I have is to fall asleep and wake up when Christmas and New Year is over !

 



7 comments:

  1. That Egyptian tea sounds so interesting. I'm sorry that the holidays sound hard for you this year. I hope you can find some joy. Happy Hodgepodge to you.

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  2. No tea ever, unless there was no alternative. I drink freshly squeezed orange juice in the morning, espresso coffee for lunch and afternoon tea, and cold white wine for dinner.

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  3. Don't worry, Ingrid, in less than a fortnight it will all be over, the days will be getting longer and spring will be here.

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  4. I've never had hibiscus tea. I have never loved running the way some people do, people in my own family in fact : ) If I'm running someone is chasing me! Wishing you a happy Christmas!

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  5. I really enjoyed hibiscus tea when I visited in the Bahamas and in Honduras - I wonder if that's the same as the kind you spoke about? Have a wonderful Christmas!

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