1. Can you believe we're rolling in to the Labor Day weekend? What's a project you'll labor over this fall?
I'm continuing the Great Job Hunt. I never imagined it would be so difficult to get back into the civil service after it was SO easy in Washington. If nothing happens on that front, I'll continue to work through my scrapbooking backlog.
2. Tell us about the best perks you ever had in a job?
My stint as Office Manager for Guam Cable TV started out as my job with the best perks. I was recruited from the mainland so the pay was amazing and when I got to my new location, it was a tropical paradise. Throw in a company car and great travel benefits because I traveled back and forth between the Guam and Saipan offices quite often until I was transferred to Saipan permanently. There I met and married Vic and Sophia was born so the title of job with the best perks most definitely became that one!
3. August 31st is National South Carolina Day. Have you ever been to SC? Any desire to go? According to Southern Living, these are the top ten things to do in South Carolina...
Explore Charleston, bike, golf or relax on Hilton Head Island, see the beach and the boardwalk at Myrtle Beach, visit the state museum in the capital city Columbia, observe the wildlife and natural beauty of the Ace Basin, take a walk or hop on a trolley and check out Greenville's charming main street, visit Fort Sumter where the Civil War began, stroll through Pearl Fryar's Topiary Garden in Bishopville leaving time to check out The Button Museum, also in Bishopville, see Morgan Island (also known as Monkey Island)-home to nearly 4000 Rhesus monkeys.
Which is most appealing to you today? If you're a SC native, resident, or frequent visitor what would you add to the list?
I've never been to South Carolina. I would love to explore Charleston, visit Greenville, and visit Fort Sumter but I'm with Joyce, the Monkey Island does not appeal to me at all!
4. Beef, pork, country-style, barbecued, baby back, spare or short...your favorite kind of rib? What's a dish you enjoy that really 'sticks to your ribs'?
I love ribs, any style! I cook country-style often in the CrockPot smothered in barbecue sauce and they come out fork tender. I haven't ever cooked spare or baby back ribs but I love to eat them in a restaurant, with plenty of napkins and wet wipes!
A dish that 'sticks to my ribs' would be Mum's macaroni and cheese - ooey, gooey, amazing!
5. What's one important skill you think every person should have? Why?
Basic math - the younger generation don't seem to be able to do a simple calculation without whipping out their phones. 20% off? That used to be a quick exercise of the mind.
6. Insert your own random thought here.
I heard on the news this morning that Harvey dropped a record 49 inches of rain. I can't imagine. So much devastation and the recovery process will be long and very difficult. Continued prayers for all those affected and praise to the first responders and the crews and medical staff who are traveling from all over the country to help.
You definitely win the best perks answer : ). Good luck with your job hunt. Scrapbooking is another answer I could have said too.
ReplyDeleteThat's true re: basic math. I remember having to memorize addition and times tables early in elementary school. Now, as you said, phones do the calculations for kids. Hope your job hunt turns up something soon for you!
ReplyDeleteThe idea of that many monkeys in one place is just creepy. Not a place I would ever care to visit.
ReplyDeleteYou're so right about the math. Making change used to be a required skill and, as you said, percentages were a quick mental calculation.
I've cooked ribs in the slow cooker for years and they were always a favorite with my granddaughters.
Another fun post to read!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the job hunt. I hope that you'll find the perfect one for you.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the prayers for our area. They are definitely needed and appreciated!
Have a blessed day. :)
Thank you for the prayers for our area. We were lucky. Most of our town in underwater and/or without power. We never lost power. Good luck with the job hunt. Mac and cheese can be great. A friend of ours sent us a recipe, that we can't find now, for mac and cheese made in the crockpot. Have a great week.
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