I did not watch the Derby. I might have done, if I'd remembered, but I had no idea. I've been to chuckwagon races and barrel racing at the Calgary Stampede - does that count? Those are races, and they involve horses, so I think so. I love chuckwagon racing, it's so exciting! I've been horseback riding, though very rarely throughout my adult life. The last time was at least a decade ago when I spent a day with my best friend from high school. I enjoy horseback riding, and wish I could do it more often so I'd feel more at home in the saddle. I've been to Kentucky a couple of times over the past several months for Sweet Adelines events in Louisville, which is a beautiful city. I do like bourbon, but my preference is bourbon cream.
I can't think of anything! What's wrong with my brain?
In some ways I am, which I think is a wishy-washy answer. I'm adventurous in that I like to try new things and am generally an optimistic person so my attitude tends to be along the lines of, "let's try that! What's the worst that could happen?" But there are a couple of caveats . . . I'm not as adventurous when it comes to trying unfamiliar foods, and there are some things I know I'm not good at or that really scare me, so I wouldn't be adventurous in those areas. For example, I'm not in the least bit athletic or coordinated, so I try to avoid doing anything like sports or dancing if people are watching me.
Oh wow, another question that gives me brain freeze . . . Well? I want to clean up our little patio and get some furniture and so on to make it a comfortable outdoor "sitting room" we can enjoy, instead of it being just wasted space.
I do have some recipes I want to try, if only I could make the time!
I was also going to say I would like to make a good friend this year, which sounds a little pathetic, doesn't it? We've been making friends here, but we really don't have anyone to hang out with.
I like some Mexican food - like the "Americanized Mexican restaurant" foods, which I suspect are not much like the foods actually eaten in Mexico. Flautas, burritos, enchiladas, and quesadillas would be favorites. I've never been to Mexico. The closest I've been is the Mexican pavilion at EPCOT. Haha. And Margaritas? YES PLEASE. Love them.
The ducklings hatched on Monday during the day! I was hurrying out the door to chorus when I noticed so I stopped in my tracks, called my husband out to see and we spent a precious few minutes looking and taking a few photos. I hoped the little family would wait until Tuesday afternoon or evening to head for the pond, but they were gone by morning (except for the one egg that wasn't viable). We took a walk over to the pond and found them there, but Jemima Puddle-duck kept the babies under her wings. So we are empty nesters once again. They grow up so fast!
Have you been on any adventures this week? Leave a comment and let me know!
