It’s time for my first Taking Stock post of 2022 – these are always fun to do 🙂
Taking Stock #1/2022
The way I approach the idea of these Taking Stock posts is to write a response to the prompt without giving it too much thought, so be aware it’s usually the first thing that pops into my head.
Blogging Schedule for 2022
I’m going to try to do a Taking Stock post at the beginning of each month but it might stretch out to every few months. I’ll see how I go. My blogging schedule is usually pretty fluid but there are a few regular posts:
- What’s on Your Plate – first Wednesday of each month (I contribute to these via the link up from co-hosts Donna and Deb in Canada going live at 7pm my time (Sydney timezone)
- What’s on Your Bookshelf – third Wednesday at 9am AESDT via the link party. I’m one of the co-hosts along with friends Sue, Donna and Jo.
- Word of the Year (WOTY) link party – last Friday in the month at 9am AESDT. Again I’m a co-host with Sue, Donna and Jo on this one. This is a great way to share progress on our WOTY and to see how others are going with theirs.
- Sunday Stills – Terri from Second Wind Leisure has a weekly photo challenge which I try to join in on her blog. I post late on a Sunday (my time) and link to Terri’s first thing Monday morning, due to the time difference.
- Life this Week – Denyse has a link up each Monday and it’s always great to see what others are posting.
- I’ll also try to share a link to a post on Natalie’s Weekend Coffee Share on a Saturday.
- Squares – every quarter Becky has a Square challenge, with a theme and the only rule is the photos have to be square. This month the theme is ODD, #squareodds. I don’t join in every day but do try to link up every now and again and visit others to see how they have interpreted the theme.
All that might sound a lot, and in some ways it is a huge commitment, but I enjoy the interaction, creativity and friendship.
Let’s get into it!
Admiring: All the clever people who play Wordle!
Becoming: Annoyed at certain people at a high level, who should know how to behave.
Curious: As to why the magnolia has flowered again in mid-summer??
Delighted: To have been awarded a Special Achievement Award on Australia Day in Tumbarumba, along with my husband.
Excited: My grandson Patrick turns 2 later this month! He is a gorgeous little man!
Feeling: A tad old! One of our earliest memories when we first moved here 31 years ago, was going to a teacher’s 40th birthday bash, well today we went on a bike ride (with him & friends) to his 70th birthday lunch. In a ‘ is stranger than fiction’ moment, he also taught me at school!
Going: Mad with all the political nonsense that’s around at the moment.
Helping: Emma Wiggle had a helping hand on our walk with Miss 3 recently!
Imploring: Think about how your behaviour impacts on others.
Joking: I like this saying –
Keeping: Fit by riding my ebike regularly – about 50-80kms a week!
Loving: Regular Facetime calls with my daughters and grandchildren.
Making: A Penang chicken curry in the slow cooker – smells delicious.
Next: Tumbatrek and Tumbafest – it’s all go here in Tumbarumba!
Observing: It’s been 30years since we left Australia for a year on a Teacher Exchange in England, with our three young daughters aged, 8,6 and 3.
Pleasing: How well I feel after my weekly Aqua Aerobics sessions – it’s a lovely way to exercise.
Reading: Midnight in Everwood by M. A. Kuzniar.
Staying: Close to home for the moment.
Trying: To see things as a gift – it’s my WOTY.
Understanding: or not – it seems the world has gone a bit mad and I seem to be riding a wave of uncertainty at the moment.
Viewing: Lots of great blogs!
Welcoming: The willy wagtails who made a home in the grapevine on the verandah outside the back door.
X (our choice): I’m loving the sign I had made for my husband for Christmas. I asked it to be made in the form of an English street sign and I think it came out really well. What do you think? The Mathematician has always called this section of the garden (reclaimed paddock) Harris Park, so it was perfect for the sign.
Yes: My sunflowers are flowering all around the garden! They are such happy flowers.
Z – (our choice): My grandson Zachary turned one late last month – he is just the cutest, happiest baby!
How about you?
How is life treating you at the moment?
How would you answer any one these prompts?
I always enjoy doing these posts! I’d love to hear from you 🙂
Have a great week.
Deb xx
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A tragic accident at age 17, resulting in a Bravery Award from the Queen, didn’t deter Debbie from travelling the world. A young retiree, after being made redundant from her 22 year career managing education programs in a men’s correctional centre, she now loves reading, blogging, riding her ebike and a good cup of tea! Also known as Granny Debs to her 4 grandchildren.
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Nice alphabet review! Gosh those sunflowers are amazing! Also love the sign and the special time with your grandchildren.
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Thanks Bernie, it’s fun trying to think of things to respond to each of the A-Z prompts 🙂
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Gorgeous pics – what a busy blogging schedule you have, it was interesting to see it. Toni x
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Thanks Toni, I’m glad you commented on the schedule, it certainly keeps me engaged!
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Such a love-filled post Debbie and yes, the only way to do a taking stock is first thoughts. Love the garden sign. And all the pics of grandkids too. Lovely catch up….and thanks for using my alphabet prompts!! Thank you for sharing Your blog post linked for #LifeThisWeek. I look forward to seeing you again when you next link up! Warm wishes. Denyse.
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Thanks Denyse, it gives me pause for thought when I do these and it’s a great way to actually think outside the square!
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Well done. #Lifethisweek was fun, funny, and busy. How everyone thinks something for every letter is pretty admirable. Loved it. Donna
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Thanks Donna, it’s a good challenge to do every now and again and really makes me think outside the box a bit!
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Love a good taking stock post and this one is a cracker! Love your jolly sunflowers and the garden sign – you give great gift! I’m riding that wave of uncertainty with you – what a time to be alive! Your pool looks glorious, what a great spot for a workout!
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Thanks Sammie, it all came together nicely although I actually had to think a bit harder on some of the words. The garden sign is brilliant and takes us back to our time living in England, which I why I asked for it to be done in that fashion. Uncertainty is prevalent and is doing my head in at the moment I must admit!
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Another lovely post Debbie ..a great start to the year for you. These words are wonderful prompts to get you thinking about your life.
Love all your answers
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Thanks Ali, it is a great way to stretch my brain and think about things on a deeper level despite my saying it’s usually the first thing that pops into my head.
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Reflection is always a good thing and does make you appreciate what you have in life
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Yikes, I’ve just written a longish comment and lost it. Hopefully you won’t get this twice! I loved your kaleidescope of thoughts and happenings. It was like a magical mystery ride. I too am fed up with negative politics and news reels and just want to get on with living. Life is too short. So glad to see you happy spending time with your grandchildren and just busy generally. We are counting are blessings to be able to spend time with our first, a little boy – and loving it.
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Oh no, I hate it when that happens Jo! Enjoy your little grandson, such a special time of our lives. Yes I enjoy the kaleidoscope of thoughts and happenings that show up in these Taking Stock posts and it allows me to share a variety of thoughts I might not normally share. Thanks for doing another comment after your first one got lost! Much appreciate your visit.
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Love the sunflowers! And thanks for the dates for the challenge posts. Your grandchild is so sweet.
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Thanks Barbara, the sunflowers make me smile :). The challenges are fun, hope to see you!
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This is such a wonderful catchup post, Debbie.
I love your Harris sign. ‘X’ is the perfect spot for it — Harris X-ing (crossing)!!
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Thanks Donna, I always have fun with these posts but I admit to having to think a bit deeply about some of the prompts this time. Yes the Harris x-ing is perfect and I hadn’t thought of it that way!
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Hi Deb – that electric bike has brought such joy to your life (like my scooter – except yours burns calories!) Loved reading all your snippets and the photos. I’m also over politics and covid updates – if I get tempted to turn on the TV I put the Winter Olympics on and watch some iceskaters twirling around instead of listening to stuff that I have no interest in, or control over. x
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Yes it really has been a great buy Leanne, I love it and the socialising that goes with it. Our friends have a weekly catch up ride where we all ride and chat and repeat!! The winter olympics are a lovely distraction aren’t they? Thanks for stopping by 🙂
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The election coverage (in the media) is just the biggest waste of time. It’s all irrelevant ‘entertainment’ and never on actual policy that will impact us. It does my head in. It’s going to be a long few months.
I can’t believe you do 80 kms each week! Good for you. I love Aqua aerobics too. Must find somewhere that does them. I used to do it a lot in my teens and 20s.
Congratulations on the award (again) and enjoy all the time with your Grandkids. You are very lucky to have them close (I know not all of them are), geographically speakling.
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I know what you mean Lydia, such a big bag of hot air all round! Thanks for your comments, the bike is proving to be a great physical and social winner, I just love it!
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Hi Deb what a beautiful way to start my week. I cannot believe Patrick is 2 years old!!!!! and Zac has turned 1. You’ve had a lovely start to 2022 with lots of blogging and living life boldly. I always enjoy reading your posts because you are so creative in your approach. Enjoy February my friend! xx
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Thanks Sue, we were hoping to see Patrick for his birthday later this month but will now try and get up there in maybe April/May instead. January really was a gift with birthdays, anniversaries and new starts. Taking Stock lets me think outside my usual mindset and I always enjoy these posts 🙂
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I love that sign… what a great gift! And, sunflowers make me happy, so thanks for that picture.
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Thanks Janis, the sign is in a perfect position with the sunflowers setting it off 🙂 I don’t know anyone who doesn’t smile at a sunflower – and I wouldn’t like them!
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Sunflower 🌻 love!
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I know, my faves too!
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