Sorry ~ School is devouring my time!

So I have really been lacking on the words of the day....I am soooo sorry. I started my classes last week and they are killing me....anyway here is the scoop on the words of the day....

nosophobia (nos-uh-FO-bee-uh) noun

An irrational fear of contracting diseases.

[From Greek nosos (disease) + -phobia (fear).]


gynophobia or gynephobia (jyn-uh-FO-bee-uh, gyn-) noun

The fear of women.

[From Greek gyne (female, woman) + -phobia (fear).]

Today's word in Visual Thesaurus: http://visualthesaurus.com/?w1=gynophobia

-Anu Garg (gargATwordsmith.org)

"Precluding women from such positions of leadership is not theologically
substantiated, but a clear manifestation of misogyny and gynophobia."
Kudakwashe Chirambwi; Church Should Welcome Women Into Leadership;
The Herald (Harare, Zimbabwe); Nov 5, 2004.

theomania (thee-o-MAY-nee-uh, -MAIN-yuh) noun

The belief that one is God or specially chosen by God on a mission.

[From Greek theos (god) + -mania (excessive enthusiasm or craze).]

This mania often strikes rulers of nations and is highly recommended
when planning to attack other nations. It soothes conscience, clears
the path, and removes all doubts. After all, if one is channeling God,
why worry about rules and conventions of mere humans?

Sorry for my delay again....I hope that you all enjoy this....

Word of the Day ~ June 13

nostomania (nos-tuh-MAY-nee-uh, -mayn-yuh) noun

An overwhelming desire to return home or to go back to familiar places.

My nostomania is Puerto Rico.

Word of the Day ~ June 12

erythrophobia (i-rith-ruh-FO-bee-uh) noun

1. Hypersensitivity to the color red.

2. An extreme fear of blushing.

[From Greek erythros (red) + phobia (fear).]



If I puke at a club, I worry about erythrophobia.

Artemis

You Are Artemis!

Brave, and a natural born leader. You're willing to fight for what you believe in... And willing to make tough decisions. Don't forget - the people around you have ideas too!

What Goddess Are You?

Word of the Day ~ June 7 and 8

antidisestablishmentarianism, noun(an-tee-dis-eh-stab-lish-men-TAYR-ee-uh-niz-em)

Opposition to separation of the church and state.

[From Latin anti- (against) + dis- (apart, away) + English establish, fromLatin stabilire, from stare (to stand) + -arian (one who supports) + Greek-ism (practice or state).]

At 28 letters, it's the best-known example of a long word. Here's how you can parse the word: one of the meanings of the word establishment is makinga church an institution of the state. In the late 19th century England, therewas a movement for the separation of the church and state: disestablishment.Those opposed to the idea of separation were antidisestablishmentarians.You can see where it's going. Why not a contraantidisestablishmentarianism?

-Anu Garg (gargATwordsmith.org)

"As we said yesterday, the case for antidisestablishmentarianism has never been more threadbare. And if the case for the sovereign as head of a meaningful faith has gone, then the case for the sovereign has changed too." Royal Wedding: Crowning Nonsense; The Guardian (London, UK); Apr 9, 2005.


floccinaucinihilipilification (FLOK-si-NO-si-NY-HIL-i-PIL-i-fi-KAY-shuhn) noun

Estimating something as worthless.

[From Latin flocci, from floccus (tuft of wool) + nauci, from naucum(a trifling thing) + nihili, from Latin nihil (nothing) + pili, from pilus(a hair, trifle) + -fication (making).]

This word was coined by combining four Latin terms flocci, nauci, nihili,pili, all meaning something of little or no value, which were listed inthe well-known "Eton Latin Grammar" of Eton College in the UK.

The Oxford English Dictionary shows the first use of the word by WilliamShetstone in 1777: "I loved him for nothing so much as hisflocci-nauci-nihili-pili-fication of money."

The word seems to be popular in the US government. It has been heard fromthe mouths of White House Press Secretary Mike McCurry, Senator Robert Byrd,and Senator Jesse Helms among others. Maybe that tells us something aboutthe US Congress's interest in the floccinaucinihilipilification of taxpayers'money.-Anu Garg (gargATwordsmith.org)

"A number of you have phoned me saying that the BBC has plumbed the depths of nationalist floccinaucinihilipilification by simply making up the daftest imaginable Scottish name for the chairman of the Gigha community land steering commission - they haven't. I've checked. He really is called Willie MacSporran." Giles Coren; Willie MacSporran; The Times (London, UK); Oct 31, 2001.

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Word of the Day ~ June 5 ( late post)

I know I posted this yesterday, but here it is again.

internationalization (in-tuhr-NASH-uh-nuh-ly-ZAY-shun) noun
1. The act or process of making something international or placing it under international control.
2. Making a product or process suitable for use around the globe.

Nothing fancy with this.

The internationalization of soda is led by Coca Cola and Pepsi.

Word of the Day ~ June 6

honorificabilitudinity (ON-uh-rif-i-kay-bi-li-too-DIN-i-tee, -tyoo-) noun
Honorableness.

[From Medieval Latin honorificabilitudinitas, from Latin honor.]

Another form of this, honorificabilitudinitatibus (27 letters), is thelongest word Shakespeare ever used.

It comes out of the mouth of Costard,the clown, in Love's Labour's Lost:

"I marvel thy master hath not eaten thee for a word; for thou art not so long by the head as honorificabilitudinitatibus: thou art easier swallowed than a flap-dragon."

I am not even going to attempt a sentence with this one, if you get one ~ you are deemed awesome in my book!!!

Word of the Day ~ June 2

regnant (REG-nuhnt) adjective
1. Ruling (reigning, as opposed to simply having the title by marriage).
2. Predominant; widespread.

I don't think that I have ever heard of this word. Although, I think that I can use it in a sentence. Ignorance is a regnant trait in America.

Agree/disagree ~ I figured that I would start increasing my vocab and share it all with you too.

I want to read your answers to these questions!!!!!

The 26 unusual questions Quiz
Q1) When you look at yourself in the mirror, what's the first thing you look at? My face
Q2) How much cash do you have on you? 180.00
Q3) What's a word that rhymes with "TEST"? Best
Q4) Favorite planet? Earth ~ we live on it. Venus is a close second, it's my planet
Q5) Who is the 4th person on your missed call list on your cell phone? Renee
Q6) What is your main ring tone on your phone? Crash ~ Gwen Stefani
Q7) What shirt are you wearing? Abercrombie T shirt
Q8) Do you "label" yourself? High maint.
Q9) Name the brand of your shoes you're currently wearing? Not wearing any
Q10) Bright or Dark Room? Bright
Q11) What do you think about the person who took this survey before you? Don't know
Q12) Ever "spilled the beans"? YES
Q13) What were you doing at midnight last night? On the computer taking a survey and blogging it
Q14) What did your last text message you received on your cell phone say? yw
Q15) Do you ever click on "Pop Ups" or Banners? Yes
Q16) What's a saying that you say a lot? You don't say
Q17) Who told you they loved you last? Meaghan
Q18) Last furry thing you touched? Guiness
Q19) How Many Drugs Have You Done In The Past Three Days? Does anti depressants count?
Q20) How many rolls of film do you need to get developed? 10
Q21) Favorite age? 25
Q22) Your worst enemy? Myself
Q23) What is your current desktop picture? Dee, Kel and Crystal in Vegas
Q24) What was the last thing you said to someone? Pick up those wipes please!
Q25) If you had to choose between a million bucks or to be able to change a major regret? Millions ~ I don't regret anything...if it weren't for my choices, I wouldn't be where I am today
Q26) Do you love/like someone? Yes~my husband and children a ton


Come on people ~~~~ I want to hear from you. Let loose, be a little creative....

50 Questions

Take the quiz, copy and paste in the comments...put in your answers

The 50 short questions Quiz

Q1) Sleep with or without clothes on?
sometimes with, sometimes without
Q2) Prefer black or blue pens?
black
Q3) Dress up on Halloween?
yes
Q4) Like to travel?
love it
Q5) Like Someone?
yes
Q6) Do they know?
yes
Q7) Who sleeps with you every night?
Guiness
Q8) Think you're attractive?
yes
Q9) Want to get married?
am married
Q10) To:
damian
Q11) Are you a good student?
yes
Q12) Are you currently happy?
not getting laid right now
Q13) Have you ever cheated?? Been cheated on?
no, yes
Q14) Birthplace?
Bloomsburg PA
Q15) Christmas or Halloween?
christmas
Q16) Colored or black-and-white photo?
colored
Q17) Do long distance relationships work?
yes, with work
Q18) Do you believe in astrology?
yes
Q19) Do you believe in love at first sight?
yes
Q20) Do you consider yourself the life of the party?
yes
Q21) Do you drink?
yes
Q22) Do you make fun of people?
yes
Q23) Do you think dreams eventually come true?
yes
Q24) Favorite fictional character?
not sure
Q25) Go to the movies or rent?
go
Q26) Have you ever moved?
yes yes and yes
Q27) Have you ever stolen anything?
yes
Q28) How's the weather right now?
hot
Q29) Last time you cut your hair?
last august
Q30) Last person you talked to on the phone?
A lady for Barrier Windows
Q31) Last time you showered?
tonight
Q32) Loud or soft music?
loud
Q33) Mcdonalds or Burger King?
Burger King
Q34) Night or day?
Night
Q35) Number of pillows?
5
Q36) Piano or guitar?
guitar
Q37) Future job?
????
Q38) Current job?
home mommy
Q39) Current love?
Damian
Q40) Current longing?
Damian
Q41) Current disappointment?
Damian
Q42) Current annoyance?
Bratty kids
Q43) Last thing you ate?
m and m's
Q44) Last thing you bought?
Calendar
Q45) Most recent thing you are looking forward to?
starting college classes again
Q46) What are you hearing right now?
Allergy commercial for Zyrtec
Q47) Plans for the weekend?
Not sure, may be another trip to Virginia
Q48) What did you do today?
Cleaned
Q49) Pick a lyric, any lyric or song?
Where'd you go
Q50) Pick a movie quote?
What took you so long? - I was stuck in traffic (SINGLES)

A crazy crazy weekend

I spent the weekend down at my g friend dee's and it was such a nice time away from home. I can't wait to go again. Hopefully this weekend. Meg will be done with school on Monday and then I won't have to worry about making a trip back home for anything tooooo special. Just some gymnastics here and there.

I am really hoping that I can start classes at one of the colleges of my choice on Monday or Sunday. I just want to be doing something, not that I am not busy or anything. I just want to be busier. That's the way i seem to do life well. Always on the go. See's Dee's post about my weekend...she seems to get all the details out earlier than I do. www.deeceetalks.blogspot.com

Working Out

So, as I was reading dees post on the weight yo-yo, I started thinking about doing what I have been talking about for the past month. I have done a lot of reading and a lot of talking, but I haven't started. So I am enrolling you to help me maintain my focus and start body building seriously. I know that they have diets that they do, which I can't stand being told what to eat. But one thing that I do know is that if I start, my body usually reacts very quickly. After I had T man, I hit a plateau at 150 and a size 12. Yuck, I use to be a zero and weighed at most 105 lbs. Then I started having kids. After I had Meaghan, I got back down to a zero and then I found out that I was pregnant with Kirstin. I had to have an emergency C-section. Yes, and this is the daughter that was due before Dee's last, but I didn't whine like her, so I had her last. (love ya, :))

So I am going to post what I want my workout is to be, and hopefully, enough will take interest that they will want to follow me to a body building contest. That is my ultimate goal. Just to compete once. I think that it would be a fun experience. Anyway, I guess that I just need to get a plan and now that school is finished, I guess that I can. At least get started before school starts, that is the plan to get the started in the routine and then work into school around the workouts. That should easier said than done. Here is what I want to start as my weekly work out...

Warm up on treadmill for 5 mins/fastest intensity 1 min/Slow for a min (that is one interval) I do that consistently for 20 mins.
3 sets each
Lunge with Barbell
Lunge with dumbells
Step up with dumbbells
Romanian Deadlift

Day 2
Treadmill warmup
Bench Press
Inclined Bench
Bent over row
High Pull
Push ups

Day 3
Crunches (resting day)

Day 4
Treadmill warmup
deadlift
Hyper extension
Decline situp
Decline twist situp
Medicine Ball leg lifts

Day 5
Treadmill warmup
Overhead shoulder press
lying dumbell raise
Barbell bicep curls
Pullups
Close grip bench press

Then rest a day and start over

I really really like this blogging thing, but sometimes I just don't know what to write about. I have been taking an online email course from about.com to get the jist of what to write about and other little knick knacks about blogging.

Speaking of learning, I just finished my term for college and now I am looking at transfering the college that I am going to for the 4th time. I just don't know what I want to do when I grow up. I think that I want to go into visual communications. I started in a networking program because I was familiar with that from my time in the military and I don't think that I like it. I know that I like to design things because that is what I have done in my recent jobs and just for fun.

I am actually starting to wonder if I am normal in all this....I don't understand how kids straight out of high school can choose their career path and know that they will be happy with it. I just dont' get it....any comments? How did you know that you were training for the right career or was in the right 'place' at work??