fifth word.

Word of the day: Persnickety

per.snick.et.y 
1. placing too much emphasis on trivial or minor details; fussy
2. requiring a particularly precise or careful approach; painstaking care
3. snobbish, or having the aloof attitude of a snob

Today I helped in a grade three classroom. i was a "parent volunteer" for the children's art time. i absolutely loved it! kids give the best compliments. apparently i have nice teeth... then i ran some errands: stopped at the flower shop. bought a bright fuchsia gerber. ended up at la casa coffee, where my newest addiction was waiting for me... black tea, with a hint of sugar and a slice of lemon! dropped off the flower for a dearly loved friend. chatted for twenty minutes. fueled up the ol' volkswagon. and quickly picked up some last minute items from walmart. where my cashier happened to say "this old machine can be quite persnickety"... hence my word of the day -  i am filled with so much joy when i hear people using words that never get any use. i could listen for hours to one's charming application of their vocabulary! so here is a challenge to you all - - - say a word today that you've never used, perhaps "persnickety?"

Mum's the word.

Word of the day: Mother.

1. a female parent
2. a woman in authority: an old or elderly woman: the superior of a religious group of women
3. source, origin
4. maternal tenderness or affection

It's my mama's birthday today and she's turning 29!!! Happy Birthday Mom. okay, so she might be a bit older than that, BUT she sure looks fabulous for her age. Many a person is quick to guess that she is my older sister... so i figure with my mom's good looks and how beautifully she's aging (thanks for the good genes ma) i am more than happy to say "i cannot wait until i'm in my 40's, if i look as good as her!" She truly is a gem. my best friend. a woman of great taste, both in decorating her home and marrying my dad. she is beautiful. and bold. silly and headstrong. wise and loyal. she is a woman who is faithful amidst doubt. she is a queen among the servant-hearted and a woman who knows the meaning of sacrifice. thank you for all you do mom. thank you for choosing a life of motherhood, one i know comes with a price. when i grow up, i hope to be like you. thanks for always being there. my love for you is endless...

kindred spirits.

Todays word is Aspire.


1. to long, aim or seek ambitiously; to yearn (for); be eagerly desirous, especially for something great or of high value.


2. to rise up; soar; mount; tower; to rise to a great height

I aspire to be a great many people... here are a number of women comprised of both fictional and non-fictional that i admire greatly and even sometimes imagine myself to be; josephine march. anne shirley. jane austen. elizabeth bennett. audrey hepburn. maria von trapp. mary poppins. among many others... these heroines are made up of bold, confident, determined women who believe in themselves enough, and who stop at nothing, to realize their dreams. to write novels. go to college. to not care what the world may think of them. they are dreamers and poets, passionate and unstoppable. radiant and charming. they live by the impulse of the moment, throwing caution to the wind, yet have their wits about them. accomplishing noble and seemingly unfeasible feats. they embody womanhood. their pursuit of happiness is inspiring. forever chasing after their dreams. they embrace life with all of their heart and soul. they are kindred spirits. bright. stunning. exquisite beauties. lovely and endearing. - - - women i long to mimic, to take a lesson or two from. to follow after. to be stirred by their infectious love for life!

would you rather be divinely beautiful, dazzlingly clever, or angelically good? - - - anne shirley

duet for one please...

Todays' word is chagrin.
Chagrin:
- a feeling of vexation, marked by disappointment or humiliation 
- to vex by disappointment or humiliation
- obselete

To use the word chagrin in a sentence (or two) -> At my job i get asked multiple times a night to join a party of servers/hosts to serenade one lucky individual in a delightful round of "happy birthday"... on this particular night no one was available to join in the sing-along and to my utmost chagrin a duet was inevitable... Nicole and i were left to sing alone, and to make matters worse the table of fellow well-wishers came not to our aid, offering none of their vocal assistance! needless to say i walked away as red as a lobster and deeply flustered! note to all: please sing "happy birthday" when in a restaurant so as not to leave the servers hanging!

p.s .... i went back to Wired Monk and asked if they were hiring, much to my chagrin they were not.. and no he wasn't there.... guess i'll just have to become a regular :)
p.p.s this is supposed to be February 3rds post... already tardy... i know. slapping wrist.

Yeah Write!

Here it is, the start to my 'one word a day' [yeah write!] self-challenge. I have decided to write about one special word each day, that has something to do with my day, in the hopes that: A. i will write more often, therefore stretching my wings and using my mostly hidden talents/closet abilities B. i will entertain a few folks C. for the pure, unadulterated satisfaction and enjoyment of writing about something i adore... and that is the written language. WORDS. to be exact. so i hope you learn a little something and enjoy what i have to say... in the meantime...

Today's word is hunk.

hunk:

a large piece or lump; chunk.

slang: a handsome man with a well-developed physique.

slang: a large or fat person.

to use the word hunk in a sentence (or two) -> Today i walked into Wired Monk to apply for a job and was completely caught off guard by the hunk pouring coffee behind the counter, losing all hope of the confidence, resolve and nerve i had strutted in with, i ordered a london fog and left. before i even knew what i was doing i had completely flaked and exited the building, with my tail between my legs. note to self: when cute male is present don't clam up!

Needless to say i've decided to go back tomorrow and apply... even if said "hunk" happens to be there.

more hunky men below.......

sometimes...

i never liked cats too much... but after tonight i figure there 's room enough to spare in my heart, even if it's a tiny, cramped corner of it. my dearest friend sarah's cat, a gorgeous snow white beauty named "Sometimes," often lovingly referred to as "sums," seems to always take a liking to me. for the second time in a row now she has snuggled up with me, nuzzled her face into my elbow and remained quite content, for the majority of the evening, nestled on my lap. either she knows i need a friend or she's just a very special kitty... i guess you could say i like cats, "sometimes"... har har. but in all honesty - to all you animal lovers out there, moments like this brief, fleeting one with Sometimes tonight, shed some light on your love and commitment and adoration for your pets. they truly do become one of the family. a dear friend. a captive audience. a comfort. i may just get why a dog is a man's best friend etc... goodnight.

a poem.

i wanted to share some poetry with you. i am finally writing again... it has been so long... but i was sitting in Costa Coffee and God downloaded this poem to me... my hands have never written something that flowed so smoothly. without need to erase or rewrite or leave it unfinished, which i always find myself doing. here is the finished product...

your voice is like the morning dew

God whispers that He loves you

you are a precious daughter of the most high

He will never leave you, nor forsake you or make you cry

Jesus, his son died for your sins

He longs to draw you close to Him

You are beautiful and precious, unbelievably sweet

He will pick you up if you fall off your feet

Always know you can run to him

He is full of light, he will never grow dim

Jesus, he is the only way

to truth and life, he knows you by name

He rose again and is alive

He's coming back and wants you at his side

But the choice is yours, it's called free will

No matter what you choose he loves you still

He calls you lovely, radiant and stunning

He knows your heart and who you're becoming

His love for you it knows no end

He wants to be your savior, father and friend.

love to you all. <3