[Sam]antics: Summer Grab Bag

by Sam on July 24, 2009

In case you missed out on previous editions of [Sam]antics, all you need to know is that I love words, and I like to find meaning beyond the dictionary definition. Enjoy the following random assortment, and share your thoughts. Happy Friday!

[Vacat]ion: When you go on vacation, truly “vacate” your life. Leave the worry and stress behind, unplug, and enjoy yourself. You deserve it.

Re[move]: Whether you’re removing yourself from a situation, removing something from your closet, or removing someone from your life, let yourself move on.

Sh[out]: Plain and simple: shout, let it out. Literally jump for joy. Dance in your kitchen. Give yourself a moment of pure happiness, no holds barred.

Lov[able] + Cap[able]: Always remember that you are “able,” you can do whatever you set your mind to. The only thing that’s stopping you is you. You have the capacity to love and be loved. Just believe in yourself.

[Obst]acle: There’s a reason this word has the same root as obstinate. Obstacles are stubborn, but although they may seem immovable, they can be overcome. After all, it’s not called an imposstacle.

[Good]bye: As difficult as it may be, sometimes saying bye can be a good thing. In fact, it may end up being one of the best decisions you’ve ever made. Try to look for the good in goodbyes.

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  • http://twitter.com/mehta1p mehta1p

    Sam: so creative! You show us to look words in a totally different and positive way. Simply love this post.

    Cheers,
    Pritesh
    http://twitter.com/mehta1p/

  • http://www.lifeschocolates.com sameve

    Pritesh: Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

  • andhari

    Oh I love the lovable and shout the most! I feel like shouting much these days!:)

  • http://www.lifeschocolates.com sameve

    Yay! I'm glad you have a lot of things to shout about!

  • http://leavesinthespring.blogspot.com/ Bluebelle

    Haha, imposstacle. Love it. And the definition of vacation…looking forward to vacating my life in two weeks!

  • http://www.smallhandsbigideas.blogspot.com Grace Boyle

    These are SO interesting and I love how you put it together. Love it :)

  • http://www.twentyorsomething.com/ Susan Pogorzelski

    Sam: I'm so glad you're doing these again; I love how you choose words and dissect them and give them new philosophical meanings. Awesome. I especially love goodbye, which was always a hard word for me to appreciate. I always thought goodbyes meant loss and sadness, but you've put it into perspective that sometimes they very well can be “good” — for a good reason, even bittersweet. Great post!

  • http://www.lifeschocolates.com sameve

    Thanks Naomi! I'm glad you liked my made up word. Enjoying your vacation! I hope you're going somewhere fun.

  • http://www.lifeschocolates.com sameve

    Thank you, Grace :)

  • http://www.lifeschocolates.com sameve

    Susan: I've never really thought of myself as philosophical! Thanks! I'm glad I was able to give you a positive way to think of goodbyes.

  • http://twitter.com/mehta1p mehta1p

    Sam: so creative! You show us to look words in a totally different and positive way. Simply love this post.

    Cheers,
    Pritesh
    http://twitter.com/mehta1p/

  • http://www.lifeschocolates.com sameve

    Pritesh: Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

  • http://littleinsomniaclolita.blogspot.com Andhari

    Oh I love the lovable and shout the most! I feel like shouting much these days!:)

  • http://www.lifeschocolates.com sameve

    Yay! I'm glad you have a lot of things to shout about!

  • http://leavesinthespring.blogspot.com/ Bluebelle

    Haha, imposstacle. Love it. And the definition of vacation…looking forward to vacating my life in two weeks!

  • http://www.smallhandsbigideas.blogspot.com Grace Boyle

    These are SO interesting and I love how you put it together. Love it :)

  • http://www.twentyorsomething.com/ Susan Pogorzelski

    Sam: I'm so glad you're doing these again; I love how you choose words and dissect them and give them new philosophical meanings. Awesome. I especially love goodbye, which was always a hard word for me to appreciate. I always thought goodbyes meant loss and sadness, but you've put it into perspective that sometimes they very well can be “good” — for a good reason, even bittersweet. Great post!

  • http://www.lifeschocolates.com sameve

    Thanks Naomi! I'm glad you liked my made up word. Enjoying your vacation! I hope you're going somewhere fun.

  • http://www.lifeschocolates.com sameve

    Thank you, Grace :)

  • http://www.lifeschocolates.com sameve

    Susan: I've never really thought of myself as philosophical! Thanks! I'm glad I was able to give you a positive way to think of goodbyes.

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