A Bit of Me(Me) – Your Favorite Word
June 25th, 2010 by the1stdaughter
We all leave our “footprint” on the world, in one way or another. We each, individually, do something or are someone that makes the world a little better just by being here. I created this weekly meme to get to know the blogging community I love just a bit better. To know what makes them tick, outside of books, that is. Each week I will post a question to be answered in the following week’s “A Bit of Me(Me)”. Check back each Saturday to get the info for next week’s post and link up with your current post right here.
I know, some of you are skeptical about putting yourself out there on the internet and I completely respect that. That’s the entire reason I have no desire to ever reveal the “real” names of The Turkeybird and Littlebug. In time, once they’re old enough, if they chose to do that on their own I will respect their decision. So, if ever during the time I’m doing this meme do you feel the question is just too personal for your liking, feel free to post something else, I never want anyone to feel uncomfortable with what they share and I promise it will always be “kid-friendly”. I mean, this is a primarily children’s and young adult site, you know?
So, let’s get started!
This Weeks Question: What is your favorite word and why?
implode
intransitive verb 1 a : to burst inward <a blow causing a vacuum tube to implode> b : to undergo violent compression <massive stars which implode>
2 : to collapse inward as if from external pressure; also : to become greatly reduced as if from collapsing
3 : to break down or fall apart from within : self-destruct <the firm…imploded from greed and factionalism — Jan Hoffman>transitive verb : to cause to implode
So, I know, you’re thinking…”implode???” It’s just a word that since I first heard it struck me. I’m a fairly mathematical thinking person and the thought of something completely losing it’s actual physical being instantaneously always fascinated me. Not so much the image above in the video, but more of a sudden non-existence that was unbelievable to me. Something could be there and then suddenly just close in on itself enough to vanish in it’s entirety, just crazy! Almost magical to a point.
Besides, I just really like the way the word sounds.
Now, your turn! Link up below and tell everyone “A Bit of You!”
Next Week’s Question: Name five people alive or dead that you’d love to have lunch with.
Have a question to add? I’d love some suggestions! Just leave them in the comments and I’ll see about adding them in as we go!
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WOW, implode? I don’t think that I have ever used that word in a sentence! LOL Thanks for sharing.
SenoraG recently posted..Crazy Week
I know. I honestly am not sure I’ve ever used it myself, but I just really like it. Now, I’m wondering about my choice… Just one of those goofy things about me. I’m really quite normal, just an odd word.
A great word! As in “If I don’t clean my house soon, the entire stucture will implode.”
NotNessie recently posted..A Bit of MeMe- Dictionary Dive
Exactly! LOL
Oh, I like that! Implode is such a dramatic word. It conjures up a firestorm of emotions and events, so yes, I’m going to start using that one to describe how I feel when too much is “on my plate”!
Isn’t it perfect? I love the last definition for it. I was surprised to see it, I’d always related it with things being demolished, in real life that is.
I really enjoyed this!! This is my first time!! Love the blog!!
Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy doing it, we’ve been having so much fun with it!
Implode definitely is a dramatic word, but I don’t think I’d want to use it to describe what happens to me when my emotions get the better of me. I would, however, use it for larger events outside of me.
Melissa recently posted..A Bit Of MeMe- Favorite Word
Thanks! Definitely very dramatic.
Implode! Great word and definitely dramatic. My word not so dramatic just silly haha.
I haven’t done this meme and I always saw it on Laurels site. Thought it would be fun to join in!
Natalie:0)
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I’m so glad you jumped in! I loved your word choice and I hope you come back again!
O good one. It speaks volumes.
I love whimsical words like: serendipity.
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So many beautiful and fun words out there (like badorkus – love that!), but for some reason I’ve always loved the word FOUNTAIN. It doesn’t even have any of the “pretty” sounds of English, but for me the word evokes serenity, relaxation, the rhythm of the sound of flowing water, reflected light, romance, and so much more.
Wendy Ramer recently posted..On Swimsuit Shopping Or- Guess- what I didnt buy
I couldn’t come up with just one, lol! So I listed five, hehehe.
Crystal (I Totally Paused!) recently posted..A Bit of Me- Favorite Word
That’s okay! I’ll take 5!
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Love the question and everyone’s answers!
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I linked up my other blog, Ten Thousand Hugs, for this meme this week! Was very, very appropriate!! Thank you for hosting this meme! I love it!
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Thank you so much! Can’t wait to see what you picked!