Today's word: friends
Definition: (according to dictionary.com) people attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard
Reason: The first reason this word came to mind today is two very dear friends are in town to visit. The second is I just left a retirement party for someone from my office. Although I have very different relationships with these people, both situations started me thinking about friends and what they mean in life. I found it heartwarming to see a table of old friends at the retirement party. A group of women who have experience much of life together in some way. Tonight, I will get to catch up with my own friends, and although I have not known them for 30 years yet, we too have shared life experiences that define us. Our relationships with others truly make life worth living, and I hope I tell my friends often enough how much they mean to me. I know I am not always the best at keeping in touch (especially via phone...as almost anyone can attest to), but my friends mean so much to me. Even if I just need to see a smiling face or vent over coffee, I appreciate all of you.
I almost picked "lackluster" as today's word since I feel that describes my current blogging status. Life seems to be getting in the way this week, but I hope someone is getting something out of reading these nonetheless!
5/6/11
5/5/11
WOTD #3
Today's word: change
Definition: to make something different than it was before, or a deviation
Reason: Well, really change happens all the time. So I do not know that I really need a reason. I suppose today this word is poignant because of the amount of change that always seems to happen at once. Graduation at FSU was just this past weekend. This means students are moving on to bigger and better things. My graduate assistant of two years, Selby, has already made his move to Texas to start his professional career. I have already hired and started training my new graduate assistant, Alyssa. Almost five weeks ago, I became a fiancee, a word I am still getting used to saying (but of course I am loving!). I have actually been job searching, trying to find the next step in my career. I have no idea what kind of change that will bring. Coworkers and friends have already found that next step in their lives, meaning they are already moving on and changing the landscape of FSU. Lots and lots of change! (Insert some sappy quote here about how change is the spice of life, or whatever...) Okay, I am excited about all the change. It just seems like when it rains, it pours!
On a lighter note, Meredith and Billy are coming to visit this weekend. WOO!
Definition: to make something different than it was before, or a deviation
Reason: Well, really change happens all the time. So I do not know that I really need a reason. I suppose today this word is poignant because of the amount of change that always seems to happen at once. Graduation at FSU was just this past weekend. This means students are moving on to bigger and better things. My graduate assistant of two years, Selby, has already made his move to Texas to start his professional career. I have already hired and started training my new graduate assistant, Alyssa. Almost five weeks ago, I became a fiancee, a word I am still getting used to saying (but of course I am loving!). I have actually been job searching, trying to find the next step in my career. I have no idea what kind of change that will bring. Coworkers and friends have already found that next step in their lives, meaning they are already moving on and changing the landscape of FSU. Lots and lots of change! (Insert some sappy quote here about how change is the spice of life, or whatever...) Okay, I am excited about all the change. It just seems like when it rains, it pours!
On a lighter note, Meredith and Billy are coming to visit this weekend. WOO!
5/4/11
WOTD #2
Today's word: stuck
Definition: unable to move
Reason: I am currently stuck at the Atlanta airport. This means to free wireless internet. I will not be making it home until after midnight. so this also means I am stuck doing a half-written post because I am using my phone. On the bright side, I have a smart phone that allows me to at least post something. Seriously. Why can we not have free wi-fi at all airpots? And for that matter, hotels? I think i made my point about that before.
So I hope to bring better posts tomorrow and the rest of the month. Thanks for sticking with me.
Definition: unable to move
Reason: I am currently stuck at the Atlanta airport. This means to free wireless internet. I will not be making it home until after midnight. so this also means I am stuck doing a half-written post because I am using my phone. On the bright side, I have a smart phone that allows me to at least post something. Seriously. Why can we not have free wi-fi at all airpots? And for that matter, hotels? I think i made my point about that before.
So I hope to bring better posts tomorrow and the rest of the month. Thanks for sticking with me.
5/3/11
WOTD #1
Today's word: cop-out
Definition: excuse, take the easy way out
Reason: Today is only the second day of Blog a Day. However, I do not have time tonight, and really won't have much time tomorrow to put much effort into posts. Hopefully, throughout the month, I will be able to come back and explain why. Until then, here is my cop-out post. I promise to get better. Really.
Definition: excuse, take the easy way out
Reason: Today is only the second day of Blog a Day. However, I do not have time tonight, and really won't have much time tomorrow to put much effort into posts. Hopefully, throughout the month, I will be able to come back and explain why. Until then, here is my cop-out post. I promise to get better. Really.
5/2/11
Blog A Day Challenge: Take 3!
It's May...and we all know what that means...Blog A Day in May Challenge time! For anyone who has followed me, you already know what this means. For anyone who hasn't, this is pretty much how this whole blog began.
The plus side of the challenge is it gets my lazy butt back blogging again. The down side this year is how crazy this month is going to be. However, no worries. I will prevail! (Okay...that may have been a little much, but you know what I mean.)
My first year, I went without a theme for the month. Last year, I went with a "Quote of the Day" theme...and dinosaurs. I think this year, I may go for a "Word of the Day," unless better inspiration hits me soon.
Nonetheless, I'm excited to do the challenge again, and I'm even more excited to get back into the habit. As I've said before, I need some blogging in my life. We also have some changes in the challengers this year. When I have a little more time, I will make the updates to the sidebar so you can all follow the others.
And with that, let the challenge begin!
The plus side of the challenge is it gets my lazy butt back blogging again. The down side this year is how crazy this month is going to be. However, no worries. I will prevail! (Okay...that may have been a little much, but you know what I mean.)
My first year, I went without a theme for the month. Last year, I went with a "Quote of the Day" theme...and dinosaurs. I think this year, I may go for a "Word of the Day," unless better inspiration hits me soon.
Nonetheless, I'm excited to do the challenge again, and I'm even more excited to get back into the habit. As I've said before, I need some blogging in my life. We also have some changes in the challengers this year. When I have a little more time, I will make the updates to the sidebar so you can all follow the others.
And with that, let the challenge begin!
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