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Jan. 4th, 2025 07:42 pmThe reason I am still doing these is because I'm not a quitter and I like to see things to the end... if you are curious about the whole list: https://jo.dreamwidth.org/2802730.html#cutid1
July
1 – Second Half of the Year Day: How would you rate the first half of this year? Are there things you could change going forward to make the second half of the year better?
Since I am answering these like a mad woman - a few years and a few months off - I don't think this one counts! We are only 4 days into 2025 after all :-p
2 – I Forgot Day: Are you forgetful? Do you have trouble remembering holidays, anniversaries, birthdays, doctors' appointments, etc.? Do you have any tricks or aids to help you remember important dates?
Yes, I can be quite forgetful! I don't have any special tricks. Mostly I just try to write things down or use my phone to help keep track of stuff.
3 – International Plastic Bag Free Day: Some localities are banning the use of plastic bags or charging a small amount for each one used. Is this an initiative where you live? Have you taken steps to reduce or eliminate the number of plastic bags that you use? Is there something for which you use plastic bags that you can't think of anything else that you could use for that purpose?
I use reusable bags almost every time I shop now. I think more people should. It's honestly not that hard once you get in the habit.
4 – Alice in Wonderland Day: Have you read Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and/or Through the Looking Glass? What about the various film adaptations -- have you seen any of those?
No, I think I do have it on my reading list. I would like to read it at some point in the future.
5 – Mechanical Pencil Day: Mechanical pencils are inherently superior to regular pencils if only for one reason: you don't have to sharpen them. Do you, or did you, use mechanical pencils at school or on the job, or just out of personal preference?
No, I was never a fan of mechanical pencils. I have some but I never use them.
6 – Fried Chicken Day: Do you like fried chicken? Do you make your own, or do you prefer take-out? What's your favourite place to get fried chicken?
Yes, I do like fried chicken. I have never made friend chicken myself. Maybe I should try it out someday. I don't really have a favorite place to get it at.
7 – Tell the Truth Day: What would happen if everyone on earth spoke only the 100% truth today -- no sugar-coating or lying by omission?
Maybe that would be a good thing? Or a bad thing! I'm not sure....
8 – SCUD Day: SCUD Day stands for "Savor the Comic, Unplug the Drama" Day, and encourages those of us whose lives might have a touch too much drama to step back, relax, and enjoy the funnier side of life. Is there too much drama in your life right now? Even if there isn't, what would you do to turn the drama down a bit and enjoy a good laugh instead?
Sometimes there is some drama in my life. But over the years I've tried to limit my time around those who cause drama. Mostly I just avoid situations where it may happen.
9 – Dimples Day: Only 20-30% of the entire world population has dimples. Are you one of these rare individuals? What type of dimple do you have -- dimple on both cheeks, chin dimple, one-sided cheek dimple, corner of the mouth dimple?
I do not have dimples. But I do find them super cute!
10 – Don't Step on a Bee Day: is an important reminder that the fate of the common bee lies in the balance – with bee numbers in some countries having halved in the last decade with no apparent cause. Some localities are taking measures to help the bee population, for example, planting wildflowers by the side of roads/on road medians or encouraging residents to move away from a manicured lawn to a yard full of flowers. Are you aware of any such measures where you live? Do you agree that if bees disappear, life would change significantly for humans (and not in a good way)?
Yes, I fully agree with this! I love all bees! I think they need more care and attention.
11 – World Population Day: World Population Day comes along each year to remind us that our present rate of population growth is unsustainable, and the present social and logistical issues we are experiencing to meet the demand of that population will only get worse if we don't do something. What can be done to slow population growth? Can we effectively fight climate change without addressing the global population issue?
Don't have so many babies! Adopt if you want to have kids!
12 – Simplicity Day: What steps could you take to declutter your life, both mentally and physically, and keep things simple?
I'm a believer in what environment we live in is what we become. If we live in clutter or mess we will be similar to that. I feel like a-lot of mental health issues can be linked to hoarders and bad living situations with too much clutter.
13 – Embrace your Geekness Day: A geek is someone who is completely obsessed with one or more subjects, and can speak fluently on it for hours, sounding like a walking encyclopedia of geeky facts. In what ways would you describe yourself as geeky?
Oh my gosh, where do I start? There are a-lot of things that I "geek out" about! Lately it's been books for me. But I also love jigsaw puzzles, stamp collecting, being in nature, drawing and creating art, traveling to name a few...
14 – Mac & Cheese Day: Macaroni and cheese is a comfort dish for many, an old childhood favourite. In Canada, it's practically a national dish if you're referring to good old KD -- Kraft Dinner, or Kraft Macaroni and Cheese Dinner. Even upscale restaurants are featuring gourmet variations of this classic. Was mac & cheese something you ate as a kid? Do you still eat it regularly, or occasionally? If you've tried restaurant variations, what is the most interesting take on mac & cheese that you've come across?
I eat it very rarely. I just don't have a huge taste for it anymore. But I have eaten it so much over the years. I'm pretty basic with my Mac&Cheese flavors. I have had it with white cheese and that was pretty good.
15 – Give Something Away Day: What is one thing of yours that you would consider giving away to someone in need?
Clothes! I have so many extra clothes that I'm sure someone else could use. :)
16 – Personal Chef Day: If you could afford it, would you like to have a personal chef? Would you have them cook all your meals, or only supper/dinner?
No, I don't think I would. If I had that kind of money I would be going on a nice vacation somewhere.
17 – Tattoo Day: Do you have any tattoos? If yes, how many, what and where are they? If you don't, would you ever consider getting one? Is yes, where on your body would it be, and what would you likely get tattooed? If no, why not?
No, I do not. I have thought in the past about getting a tattoo. But I'm glad I haven't. I don't think there is anything I like enough to get tattooed on me.
18 – World Listening Day: Rather than simply listening to other people talk, World Listening Day was created to draw attention to the way humans need to be listening to the world around us, including environmental awareness, soundscapes and acoustic ecology. What does the world around you sound like right now?
I feel like the world around me sounds like it's mostly calm but with a hint of anxiety.
19 – Daiquiri Day: Do you drink daiquiris, or any other cocktails? Do you make your own at home or are they something you reserve for an evening out at a restaurant or other social event?
I have never had a daiquri. And I have never had a cocktail. Maybe I'll try one someday. But I don't drink much anymore these days.
20 – International Chess Day: Do you play, or have you ever played, chess?
No, But I do want to learn how to play someday!
21 – Junk Food Day: What is your favourite junk food? Is this something you eat regularly, or is it something you turn to when you're stressed, or that you reserve as a special treat or reward for yourself?
Cookies are my favorite! I try not to eat them all the time. But lately due to stress and sadness I've been eating more than I care to admit.
22 – Day Of the Cowboy: Do you like Westerns (either books, movies, or TV shows)? What about country and western music?
It depends on how they are portrayed. I've seen some that seem pretty cool and others not so much. My mom's dad was a cowboy of sorts. They called him "The Kansas kid" back in the day in newspapers.
23 – Peanut Butter and Chocolate Day: Match made in heaven or something to be avoided at all costs?
Oh made in heaven for sure! :D
24 – Everybody Deserves a Massage Week: The third week of July is Everybody Deserves a Massage Week. Do you go for regular (or occasional) massages? Have you tried different types of massage: Swedish, Shiatsu, deep tissue, etc.? Do you have a favourite?
I should go somewhere and get a professional one someday. I haven't gone to one.
25 – Hot Fudge Sundae Day OR Wine and Cheese Day: Which would you go for?
Oh I love both! But I think I love wine and cheese more! :-p
26 – All or Nothing Day: If it was your last day on Earth, what would you do?
Gosh, I don't know... Maybe try to visit my loved ones and be with them. Write out a quick will for my belongings and property!
27 – Refreshment Day: What is your go-to refreshment on hot summer days? Is this something you enjoy year-round, or that you mainly drink in the summer?
I would have to say either Italian ice or ice cream! Or just sticking my head in my freezer!
28 – Talk in an Elevator Day: If you're with another person (or a group of people) and you get into an elevator, do you continue any conversation you were engaged in, or do you wait until you step out of the elevator? Does it unnerve or annoy you if someone starts talking to you in an elevator?
It depends on the people/person. If they don't want to talk to me I won't pressure them or keep trying. No, whoever wants to talk to me wherever can do so. I highly doubt I would get mad.
29 – Rain Day: Do you like rainy days? Does it rain a lot where you live? Have you ever been caught in a torrential downpour?
Yes, in moderation. I don't like a ton of rain at once. I don't think it rains a ton. But with climate change I think we are going to get wetter times of the year during winter and sping.
30 – Whistleblower Day: Part of living in a country with a fair rule of law is making sure that corruption and misconduct do not go unnoticed. A whistleblower is an individual who reports suspicious activity, such as violations, exploitation, misrepresentations, or other infractions. The activity may be within an organization, either public or private. If you witnessed, or were aware of, corruption and misconduct in your workplace, would you speak up about it, even if it meant potentially losing your job?
I agree, I think Whistleblowers are very important! I think I might consider doing that if I had to. If it's not right, it's not right. Simple as that.
31 – Picnic Month: July is national Picnic Month. Have you ever been on a picnic? Do you enjoy eating outdoors? If you were organizing a picnic, what foods would you bring?
Yes! I have been on a few! I'm looking forward to going again in the future. In the past that I can remember having sandwiches and light snack food. They have never been fancy ones, but they are special in there own way!
July
1 – Second Half of the Year Day: How would you rate the first half of this year? Are there things you could change going forward to make the second half of the year better?
Since I am answering these like a mad woman - a few years and a few months off - I don't think this one counts! We are only 4 days into 2025 after all :-p
2 – I Forgot Day: Are you forgetful? Do you have trouble remembering holidays, anniversaries, birthdays, doctors' appointments, etc.? Do you have any tricks or aids to help you remember important dates?
Yes, I can be quite forgetful! I don't have any special tricks. Mostly I just try to write things down or use my phone to help keep track of stuff.
3 – International Plastic Bag Free Day: Some localities are banning the use of plastic bags or charging a small amount for each one used. Is this an initiative where you live? Have you taken steps to reduce or eliminate the number of plastic bags that you use? Is there something for which you use plastic bags that you can't think of anything else that you could use for that purpose?
I use reusable bags almost every time I shop now. I think more people should. It's honestly not that hard once you get in the habit.
4 – Alice in Wonderland Day: Have you read Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and/or Through the Looking Glass? What about the various film adaptations -- have you seen any of those?
No, I think I do have it on my reading list. I would like to read it at some point in the future.
5 – Mechanical Pencil Day: Mechanical pencils are inherently superior to regular pencils if only for one reason: you don't have to sharpen them. Do you, or did you, use mechanical pencils at school or on the job, or just out of personal preference?
No, I was never a fan of mechanical pencils. I have some but I never use them.
6 – Fried Chicken Day: Do you like fried chicken? Do you make your own, or do you prefer take-out? What's your favourite place to get fried chicken?
Yes, I do like fried chicken. I have never made friend chicken myself. Maybe I should try it out someday. I don't really have a favorite place to get it at.
7 – Tell the Truth Day: What would happen if everyone on earth spoke only the 100% truth today -- no sugar-coating or lying by omission?
Maybe that would be a good thing? Or a bad thing! I'm not sure....
8 – SCUD Day: SCUD Day stands for "Savor the Comic, Unplug the Drama" Day, and encourages those of us whose lives might have a touch too much drama to step back, relax, and enjoy the funnier side of life. Is there too much drama in your life right now? Even if there isn't, what would you do to turn the drama down a bit and enjoy a good laugh instead?
Sometimes there is some drama in my life. But over the years I've tried to limit my time around those who cause drama. Mostly I just avoid situations where it may happen.
9 – Dimples Day: Only 20-30% of the entire world population has dimples. Are you one of these rare individuals? What type of dimple do you have -- dimple on both cheeks, chin dimple, one-sided cheek dimple, corner of the mouth dimple?
I do not have dimples. But I do find them super cute!
10 – Don't Step on a Bee Day: is an important reminder that the fate of the common bee lies in the balance – with bee numbers in some countries having halved in the last decade with no apparent cause. Some localities are taking measures to help the bee population, for example, planting wildflowers by the side of roads/on road medians or encouraging residents to move away from a manicured lawn to a yard full of flowers. Are you aware of any such measures where you live? Do you agree that if bees disappear, life would change significantly for humans (and not in a good way)?
Yes, I fully agree with this! I love all bees! I think they need more care and attention.
11 – World Population Day: World Population Day comes along each year to remind us that our present rate of population growth is unsustainable, and the present social and logistical issues we are experiencing to meet the demand of that population will only get worse if we don't do something. What can be done to slow population growth? Can we effectively fight climate change without addressing the global population issue?
Don't have so many babies! Adopt if you want to have kids!
12 – Simplicity Day: What steps could you take to declutter your life, both mentally and physically, and keep things simple?
I'm a believer in what environment we live in is what we become. If we live in clutter or mess we will be similar to that. I feel like a-lot of mental health issues can be linked to hoarders and bad living situations with too much clutter.
13 – Embrace your Geekness Day: A geek is someone who is completely obsessed with one or more subjects, and can speak fluently on it for hours, sounding like a walking encyclopedia of geeky facts. In what ways would you describe yourself as geeky?
Oh my gosh, where do I start? There are a-lot of things that I "geek out" about! Lately it's been books for me. But I also love jigsaw puzzles, stamp collecting, being in nature, drawing and creating art, traveling to name a few...
14 – Mac & Cheese Day: Macaroni and cheese is a comfort dish for many, an old childhood favourite. In Canada, it's practically a national dish if you're referring to good old KD -- Kraft Dinner, or Kraft Macaroni and Cheese Dinner. Even upscale restaurants are featuring gourmet variations of this classic. Was mac & cheese something you ate as a kid? Do you still eat it regularly, or occasionally? If you've tried restaurant variations, what is the most interesting take on mac & cheese that you've come across?
I eat it very rarely. I just don't have a huge taste for it anymore. But I have eaten it so much over the years. I'm pretty basic with my Mac&Cheese flavors. I have had it with white cheese and that was pretty good.
15 – Give Something Away Day: What is one thing of yours that you would consider giving away to someone in need?
Clothes! I have so many extra clothes that I'm sure someone else could use. :)
16 – Personal Chef Day: If you could afford it, would you like to have a personal chef? Would you have them cook all your meals, or only supper/dinner?
No, I don't think I would. If I had that kind of money I would be going on a nice vacation somewhere.
17 – Tattoo Day: Do you have any tattoos? If yes, how many, what and where are they? If you don't, would you ever consider getting one? Is yes, where on your body would it be, and what would you likely get tattooed? If no, why not?
No, I do not. I have thought in the past about getting a tattoo. But I'm glad I haven't. I don't think there is anything I like enough to get tattooed on me.
18 – World Listening Day: Rather than simply listening to other people talk, World Listening Day was created to draw attention to the way humans need to be listening to the world around us, including environmental awareness, soundscapes and acoustic ecology. What does the world around you sound like right now?
I feel like the world around me sounds like it's mostly calm but with a hint of anxiety.
19 – Daiquiri Day: Do you drink daiquiris, or any other cocktails? Do you make your own at home or are they something you reserve for an evening out at a restaurant or other social event?
I have never had a daiquri. And I have never had a cocktail. Maybe I'll try one someday. But I don't drink much anymore these days.
20 – International Chess Day: Do you play, or have you ever played, chess?
No, But I do want to learn how to play someday!
21 – Junk Food Day: What is your favourite junk food? Is this something you eat regularly, or is it something you turn to when you're stressed, or that you reserve as a special treat or reward for yourself?
Cookies are my favorite! I try not to eat them all the time. But lately due to stress and sadness I've been eating more than I care to admit.
22 – Day Of the Cowboy: Do you like Westerns (either books, movies, or TV shows)? What about country and western music?
It depends on how they are portrayed. I've seen some that seem pretty cool and others not so much. My mom's dad was a cowboy of sorts. They called him "The Kansas kid" back in the day in newspapers.
23 – Peanut Butter and Chocolate Day: Match made in heaven or something to be avoided at all costs?
Oh made in heaven for sure! :D
24 – Everybody Deserves a Massage Week: The third week of July is Everybody Deserves a Massage Week. Do you go for regular (or occasional) massages? Have you tried different types of massage: Swedish, Shiatsu, deep tissue, etc.? Do you have a favourite?
I should go somewhere and get a professional one someday. I haven't gone to one.
25 – Hot Fudge Sundae Day OR Wine and Cheese Day: Which would you go for?
Oh I love both! But I think I love wine and cheese more! :-p
26 – All or Nothing Day: If it was your last day on Earth, what would you do?
Gosh, I don't know... Maybe try to visit my loved ones and be with them. Write out a quick will for my belongings and property!
27 – Refreshment Day: What is your go-to refreshment on hot summer days? Is this something you enjoy year-round, or that you mainly drink in the summer?
I would have to say either Italian ice or ice cream! Or just sticking my head in my freezer!
28 – Talk in an Elevator Day: If you're with another person (or a group of people) and you get into an elevator, do you continue any conversation you were engaged in, or do you wait until you step out of the elevator? Does it unnerve or annoy you if someone starts talking to you in an elevator?
It depends on the people/person. If they don't want to talk to me I won't pressure them or keep trying. No, whoever wants to talk to me wherever can do so. I highly doubt I would get mad.
29 – Rain Day: Do you like rainy days? Does it rain a lot where you live? Have you ever been caught in a torrential downpour?
Yes, in moderation. I don't like a ton of rain at once. I don't think it rains a ton. But with climate change I think we are going to get wetter times of the year during winter and sping.
30 – Whistleblower Day: Part of living in a country with a fair rule of law is making sure that corruption and misconduct do not go unnoticed. A whistleblower is an individual who reports suspicious activity, such as violations, exploitation, misrepresentations, or other infractions. The activity may be within an organization, either public or private. If you witnessed, or were aware of, corruption and misconduct in your workplace, would you speak up about it, even if it meant potentially losing your job?
I agree, I think Whistleblowers are very important! I think I might consider doing that if I had to. If it's not right, it's not right. Simple as that.
31 – Picnic Month: July is national Picnic Month. Have you ever been on a picnic? Do you enjoy eating outdoors? If you were organizing a picnic, what foods would you bring?
Yes! I have been on a few! I'm looking forward to going again in the future. In the past that I can remember having sandwiches and light snack food. They have never been fancy ones, but they are special in there own way!
