But tonight I asked my Dad to take me out to dinner and while out he told me I should blog, and since I'm a good daughter that's what I'm doing. And... well... Its still an hour until So You Think You Can Dance starts. I love that show.
So I thought I would give you all a Vocabulary Lesson... here are some words that I try to live up to.
gen·u·ine
adjective
- possessing the claimed or attributed character, quality, origin; not counterfeit; authentic; real: genuine sympathy; a genuine antique.
- free from pretense, affectation, or hypocrisy; sincere: a genuine person
When I was younger there were a lot of times in my life that I felt like I had to put a mask on, to present myself as what I felt others wanted me to be. As I got older I made the decision that I didn't want to do that anymore... it became very important to me to become who I am all the time... to be genuinely Jessica.
ex·traor·di·nar·y
adjective
- beyond what is usual, ordinary, regular, or established:extraordinary costs.
- exceptional in character, amount, extent, degree, etc.;noteworthy; remarkable: extraordinary speed; an extraordinary man.
- (of an official, employee, etc.) outside of or additional to the ordinary staff; having a special, often temporary task orresponsibility: minister extraordinary and plenipotentiary.
Well this is a word that I have loved for as long back as I can remember. I hate to brag (ok not really) but my family is pretty extraordinary. I have always loved anytime I have been referred to as extraordinary. I want to live an extraordinary life, I have chosen to do this by helping others, and my prayer is that in some way I am living up to my dream.
adjective
- done with intention or on purpose; intended: an intentional insult.
- of or pertaining to intention or purpose.
I have a good friend with a tattoo on her wrist that says "live with intent," its beautiful, I love it. IT made me think. This is a really awesome idea. In the last couple years I have challenged many of the people I work with to be intentional and I have endeavored to to do the same. Intentionally love my husband, Intentionally spend time on myself, Intentionally honor my friendships... Its hard but it is so much better than moving through life without making an impact.
peace
noun
- the normal, non-warring condition of a nation, group ofnations, or the world.
- a state of mutual harmony between people or groups,especially in personal relations: Try to live in peace with your neighbors.
- the normal freedom from civil commotion and violence of a community; public order and security: He was arrested for being drunk and disturbing the peace.
- cessation of or freedom from any strife or dissension.
Peace became a focus for me while in college, 9-11 happened - a war started, and I was attending a college affiliated with the Church of the Brethren, which is a historic peace church. I was confronted with ideas and beliefs and in the end Peace and peaceful conflict resolution came out as really important to me.
faith·ful
adjective
- strict or thorough in the performance of duty: a faithful worker.
- true to one's word, promises, vows, etc.
- steady in allegiance or affection; loyal; constant: faithful friends.
- reliable, trusted, or believed.
- adhering or true to fact, a standard, or an original;accurate: a faithful account; a faithful copy.
I grew up in a home with faith, I find that faith is very important to get through each day. I once heard a sermon about the faith we place in things throughout our day such as I have faith that when I hit a light switch the light will come on. The sermon challenged us to a greater faith, since that time I have attempted do live up to that challenge.
So there are some of the words that I am trying to live up to. I know that they are big words, in the sense that they are big concepts. But its my goal... I don't always meet it but the attempt it good!
