Words

The English language never ceases to fascinate me. I always hear people complaining about how confusing it is and wondering why there are so many rules it doesn't follow. Don't be overly annoyed at my optimistic outlook, but I like to think of it as a big exciting challenge to conquer and overcome. Once you've mastered it, the language and all it's millions of wonderful words are yours to use any way you want to use them. And believe me, there are so much more words with all kinds of meanings and connotations and sounds than the ones you encounter on a daily basis. Using just the right combination of words to express exactly how you feel is one of the most satisfying feelings and just imagine how much more interesting everything would be if we used better vocabulary in our day to day life!

So, in a quest to expand my own vocabulary, I'm going to start posting new word posts every week or so. Today's word is: avuncular. It means "of or relating to an uncle". So if someone has an avuncular appearance, they look like they could be your uncle. I think it's a rather charming little adjective, don't you? Makes me think of a round, mustached, twinkly eyed little man who likes to read stories to the children. That particular species of uncle is becoming quite rare, unfortunately. But the word avuncular belongs to him and only him:)

Thanks for bearing with me and my optimism. But don't worry I'm not optimistic about everything, don't even get me started on math!

Love,

Clouds

Fluffy, floating in the sky, bringing images to mind of peace and serenity. Like big piles of whipped pearl against a backdrop of purest blue. Those beautiful clear days when everything seems beautiful and wonderful and like you just want to drink it in. And when you lie on the grass and try to make shapes out of those big lovely piles.

Dark, stormy gray, looming on the horizon, blocking out the sun and casting a gloomy and yet exciting shadow over the world. Bringing melancholy and thoughtfulness to your soul and making you want to stay indoors and reflect.

Clouds are always different. They change every moment of every day and bring different looks to the sky which reflects down upon us it's glorious, majestic frame of mind. It makes us think of things and affects our mood strangely.

Life is like those clouds that float above us endlessly. Sometimes everything is fluffy and beautiful and happy and we just love everything and everybody because we realize how blessed we are. And other times it's dark and brooding and thoughtful and on the edge of a stormy outburst. And then there's all the shades in between. Our souls are like reflections of the sky hidden inside us, changing, shifting constantly.

God made the sky above us changeful and different from day to day to give us appreciation for variety and diversity in different types of  beauty. He made the people around us all different for the same reason. Let's all agree to enjoy the beauty and diversity of life the way God intended it to be enjoyed. With faith hope and endurance.

Just some Sunday thoughts:)

Love,

Goals

1. Write amazing things and be an awesome blogger.

2. Sing my heart out, master my voice, touch people with my singing

3. Be an excellent actress

4. Get good at dance and yoga and be physically active.

5. Read everything and learn and soak up knowledge and LOVE IT. i have been blessed with so many learning opportunities, start taking advantage of them.

6. Be loving and kind. Say nice things. Don't be grumpy. Spend time with people I love. Show others that I care.

7. Go on adventures with friends. Have as much fun as possible because this is the time of life to do it!!! Stop being boring and lame!

8. Travel the world!

9. Spend time outside. Meditate and pray and think and write and be deep.

10. Live life with a sparkling, intense passion. Be excited about little things. Love deeply. Speak up, stand up, defend truth and stop hiding in my comfort zone.

Help me live life the way I want to live it. Help me stay motivated and happy and sparkling. I only have one life to live and the last thing I want it to be is boring!!!