tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57104252024-03-13T11:17:29.295-07:00Write here..."True wisdom gives the only possible answer at any given moment." ~ Eat Pray Love, Elizabeth GilbertANNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08013938595821852658noreply@blogger.comBlogger1438125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710425.post-61871587628834090672013-09-02T03:33:00.001-07:002013-09-02T03:33:49.110-07:00reassess [ree-uh-ses]
to estimate or judge the value, character, etc., of; evaluate
Synonyms include: reevaluate, reexamine, rework, revise
Last night, I had a dream that I was on vacation somewhere in Italy. There were no recognizable monuments for me to determine exactly where I was, but the Mediterranean was in full view as I rode a bicycle down a strada so I guess I was somewhere near the ANNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08013938595821852658noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710425.post-56668204211433023452013-01-06T23:51:00.000-08:002013-09-02T02:30:05.132-07:00Start with a smile...<!--[if gte mso 9]>
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ANNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08013938595821852658noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710425.post-19154258441872474192012-12-31T18:48:00.001-08:002013-01-05T21:54:25.160-08:00gratitude [grat-i-tood]<!--[if gte mso 9]>
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ANNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08013938595821852658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710425.post-20713633994083236692012-06-06T23:28:00.004-07:002013-01-05T21:55:36.571-08:00inspire [in-spahyuhr]
to fill with an animating, quickening, or exalting influence; to fill or affect with a specified feeling, thought
Synonyms include: affect, animate, arouse, cause, elate, embolden, enkindle, enliven
Never underestimate the power of a well-written letter. Or, really, a heartfelt one.
I just finished replying to an email from my wonderful friend, Tam. She’s one of the kindest, most genuine ANNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08013938595821852658noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710425.post-26784563573967029882012-04-25T23:07:00.000-07:002013-01-05T21:55:56.548-08:00immobile [ih-moh-buhl]incapable of moving or being moved.
Synonyms include: motionless, fixed,
anchored, immovable
It felt like huge needles were
implanted in my right foot, and every time I tried to stand on it, it stabbed
me from the inside, making a 10-foot walk to the bathroom sink an
excruciatingly painful task. It made everything,
an excruciatingly painful task. I could barely sleep the last few days. The
ANNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08013938595821852658noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710425.post-61317280655368307692012-04-24T23:30:00.000-07:002012-04-25T00:07:40.256-07:00service [sur-vis]
an act of helpful activity; help; aid
Synonyms include: assistance, favor, utility, courtesy
You need a water pump…and a new alternator.
Yes, sure, whatever – just do it. I’ve decided, for my own sanity, to wave the white flag when it comes to car repairs. I’ve spent many years huffing and puffing about how expensive it is to own a car, how my long commute is the root ANNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08013938595821852658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710425.post-56724541122934803502012-04-02T23:19:00.002-07:002012-04-03T09:13:03.409-07:00productive [pruh-duhk-tiv]having the power of producing; generativeSynonyms include: creative, constructive, effective, prolific, fruitfulI swore, absolutely swore, that I would fold those four baskets of clothes this week after last weekend’s laundry extravaganza. But on Monday after work I was just too tired, on Tuesday there was a game, on Wednesday I went to see Mamma Mia and then on Thursday there was a game. So, seeANNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08013938595821852658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710425.post-65527172761324862642012-03-25T23:55:00.004-07:002012-03-26T20:48:35.677-07:00hunger [huhng-ger]a compelling need or desire for food; a strong or compelling desire or craving Synonyms include: craving, demand, hankering I watched Hunger Games twice in one day – don’t judge me. A week after pre-sale tickets were available, there were still no plans to see it with anyone so I figured I’d buy a couple of tickets and make my sister go with me.“I haven’t even read the books,” Tin said.“It ANNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08013938595821852658noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710425.post-85917116247316515962012-03-19T23:31:00.004-07:002012-03-20T22:04:09.551-07:00moment [moh-muhnt]an indefinitely short period of time; instant; the present time or any other particular time; importance or consequence; a particular time or period of success, excellence, fame, etc.Synonyms include: flash, instant, juncture, occasionTwo days ago, on St. Patrick’s Day, one of my very best friends married one of the very best men and I got to be there to see it. All week long, we were on ANNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08013938595821852658noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710425.post-66764619559520809172011-11-06T19:43:00.002-08:002012-03-19T23:54:31.413-07:00series [seer-eez]a set of successive volumes or issues of a periodical published in like form with similarity of subject or purpose.Synonyms include: continuity, progression, sequenceWhen I was younger, I remember being asked what I liked to do in my spare time. What were my hobbies? What did I do when I wasn't doing school work, etc. I played volleyball in elementary school, cheerleading in high school, but I ANNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08013938595821852658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710425.post-57331214451173860502011-10-17T22:15:00.000-07:002011-10-18T01:12:34.564-07:00hospitality [hos-pi-tal-i-tee]the friendly reception and treatment of guests or strangers; the quality or disposition of receiving and treating guestsand strangers in a warm, friendly, generous waySynonyms include: amiability, heartiness, warmthIt's impossible not to feel welcome when you enter a house and see this sitting atop the coffee table:...yet that is what greeted me tonight when I invaded the Lontok household for ANNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08013938595821852658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710425.post-522487906132472602011-10-05T23:12:00.000-07:002011-10-06T00:18:31.283-07:00innovate [in-uh-veyt]to introduce something new; make changes in anything established; to introduce (something new) for or as if for the first timeSynonyms include: found, invent, pioneerIt absolutely never fails. Death, or possibly a closer than imminent encounter with it, will always force you to re-evaluate your life. Have I made the right choices? Have I chosen the right career? The right friends? Have I been a ANNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08013938595821852658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710425.post-45413644276702986172011-09-23T00:20:00.001-07:002011-09-23T00:20:50.179-07:00ANNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08013938595821852658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710425.post-10163975591766987522011-09-18T00:25:00.000-07:002011-09-18T23:26:28.290-07:00ANNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08013938595821852658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710425.post-65962467074677328272011-09-13T22:16:00.000-07:002011-09-14T12:11:54.253-07:00upgrade [uhp-greyd]an incline going up in the direction of movement; an increase or improvement; a new version, improved model, etc.Synonyms include: advancement, betterment, growthFor years now, I've been lusting after the MacBook Pro. If I couldn't afford the $2,600 camera (oy, Canon 5D, Mark ii), I told myself that I'd at least "settle" for a hot new laptop. "So when are you getting your Pro, fool?" Jaja Tecson ANNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08013938595821852658noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710425.post-85456969375610016822011-09-09T00:01:00.000-07:002011-09-09T00:01:03.064-07:00ANNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08013938595821852658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710425.post-82866974279659235052011-09-05T14:54:00.000-07:002011-09-05T15:42:29.681-07:00background [bak-ground]the ground or parts, as of a scene, situated in the rear ( opposed to foreground);the part of a painted or carved surface against which represented objects and forms are perceived or depicted: a portrait against a purple background; the part of an image represented as being at maximum distance from the frontal plane.Synonyms include: accomplishments, experience, backdrop The girl was crying, ANNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08013938595821852658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710425.post-38159958937524216802011-09-01T00:09:00.001-07:002011-09-01T00:09:52.881-07:00ANNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08013938595821852658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710425.post-23092774681180392932011-08-24T00:09:00.000-07:002011-08-27T22:20:23.772-07:00ANNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08013938595821852658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710425.post-69531470546194025632011-08-16T00:11:00.000-07:002011-08-27T22:21:49.671-07:00ANNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08013938595821852658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710425.post-84897718563242353142011-08-13T00:22:00.000-07:002011-08-27T22:22:38.825-07:00ANNAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08013938595821852658noreply@blogger.com0