MilSpouse Friday Fill-In

Hope you all had a good week!  Join in on the Friday fun at Wife of a Sailor.

1.What’s the nicest thing a stranger has ever done for you?
When I was a Junior at college, another student and I were chosen to receive a scholarship by an older couple.  At the scholarship awards banquet, we had the opportunity to briefly get to know them over lunch and I was really humbled that this couple, who didn't know me, would be so generous to help me with some of the cost of my college education.  That scholarship took effect my Senior year, and I remember when I was working on projects or studying for a test, that couple would come to mind, and I was reminded to work especially hard in order to respect their generosity.

2.If you are having a hard time going to sleep, what do you do to help yourself?
This is very timely, because the last few weeks have been terrible for me come bedtime.  Lately I've been going for the bottle of Benadryl.
3.Name something that makes you wish you were a kid again.
I really miss the vacations we had as kids... it was wonderful to not have to do my laundry, pack, plan, pay or have to drive. 

4.What is something you never believed until you experienced it?
I never understood that unimaginable love that you can have for your child.  I remember how I instantly fell in love when we heard Grace's heartbeat for the first time.  We're blessed to have two such beautiful souls in our life and I never could have imagined that I would love two people who are so much work, so much.

5.What can’t you say “no” to?
If Grace asks me to go to the mall, I can't say no.  Why would I?

MilSpouse Friday Fill-In

Wife of a Sailor (www.wifeofasailor.com) has been doing this for the last few weeks.  I'm new to it, so here it goes:

1.What food reminds you of your spouse?
 Little Caesar's pizza.  When we were dating and first married, we would pick up a pizza, drive to a park, and down the whole thing.  The thought of it now makes me sick.  TUMS, please.

2.Who would you rather sit next to in a cross-country plane ride: an irritating non-stop talker, or a quiet stare-er?
A quiet stare-er, please.  Nothing like wanting to take a nap or read a book and have someone next to you who cannot pick on very obvious non verbals.

3.What are your best tips on how to save money?
Clip coupons.  They're free and will save you lots of money over time.  Why pay full price for anything when you don't have to, especially when it takes 2 seconds to cut out a coupon?  I think it's also important to meal plan for the week.  Dropping by the grocery store for this or that several times during the week really adds up over time.  Oh, and don't spend money you don't have.  There's no point living a dishonest lifestyle just so strangers can be impressed with the things that you bought that you can't afford.

4.What is your favorite summer memory?
Going to the pool with my family.  Marco Polo, anyone?

5.Do you believe in ghosts?
No.  I believe we live in a spiritual world.  But I don't believe in ghosts in the same way that many do.  I've had some pretty creepy encounters during my life.  Eeek.

I'd love to hear your responses!  Especially to #3 - I'm always looking for ways to trim up the budget!