Sarcastic: marked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt There aren’t many good images for “sarcastic,” but I was able to find this one. I liked that it should have said “sometimes I’m asleep” or “sometimes I’m sleeping,” but doesn’t! Today’s characteristic is anContinue Reading

German: containing roots from Germany It’s the 7th day of this week’s challenges, which means it’s time to choose a physical characteristic; and in keeping with the theme of discussing my nativity, ethnicity and heritage, you should know that I’m about 33% German, although my Ancestry DNA test seems toContinue Reading

Culinary: of or about cooking and preparation of food and kitchens It took me a few minutes to decide the best word to describe my relationship with cooking. Was it “cookery,” “chef-like,” or some other monstrosity of a description. Then culinary popped in my mind. I’m culinary. Not that IContinue Reading

Reader: a person who reads or is fond of reading (reading: to look at and comprehend the meaning of [written or printed matter] by mentally interpreting the characters or symbols of which it is composed) Ah, tough one. The definition of “reader” has the word “read” in it, which doesn’tContinue Reading

Dreamer: a person who dreams or lives in a world of fantasy; one who is impractical and unrealistic. a person whose ideas or projects are considered audacious or highly speculative; visionary. When I chose “dreamer” for today, I had one definition in mind, but as I read a few others,Continue Reading

Pragmatic: dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations To set the record straight, I consider myself pragmatic. But I’m an evolved pragmatician – yes, I think I coined a new word, just deal with it – who seeks notContinue Reading

Envious: demonstrating a longing to possess something awarded to or achieved by another Everyone is envious at some point in his or her life; it is impossible to go about your day without ever thinking “I want this” or “I should have that.” Just doing this daily challenge, I’m notingContinue Reading

Considerate: careful not to cause inconvenience or hurt to others I am considerate, probably to a fault, in most situations. It’s how I was brought up, instinctual at this point. It isn’t something I have to remind myself to be or do: Whenever I’m passing through a doorway, I letContinue Reading

Irish: containing roots from Ireland On this, the seventh day of my 365 Challenge, and in honor or St. Patrick’s Day earlier this week, I have chosen a more physical characteristic about myself on which to blog: I’m about 20% Irish (as near as I can figure). Add in someContinue Reading

Old Soul: spiritual person whom is wise beyond their years; people of strong emotional stability. Basically, someone whom has more understanding of the world around them. In honor of my 40th birthday, I chose the word “old soul” as today’s celebratory characteristic. I debated whether to go with “historical” orContinue Reading