December 31 2008

YEAR

1.	a period of 365 or 366 days, in the Gregorian calendar, divided into 12 calendar months, now reckoned as beginning Jan. 1 and ending Dec. 31 (calendar year or civil year).

2.	a period of approximately the same length in other calendars.

3.	a space of 12 calendar months calculated from any point: This should have been finished a year ago.

4.

Astronomy. a. Also called lunar year. a division of time equal to 12 lunar months. b. Also called astronomical year, equinoctial year, solar year, tropical year. a division of time equal to about 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes, and 46 seconds, representing the interval between one vernal equinox and the next. c. Also called sidereal year. a division of time equal to the equinoctial year plus 20 minutes, representing the time required for the earth to complete one revolution around the sun, measured with relation to the fixed stars. Compare anomalistic year.

5.	the time in which any planet completes a revolution round the sun: the Martian year.

6.	a full round of the seasons.

7.	a period out of every 12 months, devoted to a certain pursuit, activity, or the like: the academic year.

8.	years, a. age. b. old age: a man of years. c. time; period: the years of hardship and frustration. d. an unusually long period of time of indefinite length: I haven't spoken to them in years.

Kristen

December 30 2008

Heritage
noun

1.	something that comes or belongs to one by reason of birth; an inherited lot or portion: a heritage of poverty and suffering; a national heritage of honor, pride, and courage.

2.	something reserved for one: the heritage of the righteous.

3.	Law. a. something that has been or may be inherited by legal descent or succession. b. any property, esp. land, that devolves by right of inheritance.

Kristen

Rachel

The end of a Year

So let's see... what have I accomplished this year? I am gainfully employed, I am still dedicated to being an artist, I have learned that there is something I am very dedicated too, and much, much more.
But looking forward is what this time of year seems to be about. And to that end I made what I am calling a Resolutions book.

Rachel~
This has been a crazy, emotional, chaotic year. I am still employed at a job I love. I am re-kindling my creative spark. I am learning even more about myself and can't wait to see what happens next year.

December 29 2008

Religion

noun:

1.	a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.

2.	a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects: the Christian religion; the Buddhist religion.

3.	the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices: a world council of religions.

4.	the life or state of a monk, nun, etc.: to enter religion.

5.	the practice of religious beliefs; ritual observance of faith.

6.	something one believes in and follows devotedly; a point or matter of ethics or conscience: to make a religion of fighting prejudice.

7.	religions, Archaic. religious rites.

Kristen

Rachel

December 26 2008

Delight
–noun

1.	a high degree of pleasure or enjoyment; joy; rapture: She takes great delight in her job.

2.	something that gives great pleasure: The dance was a delight to see.

–verb (used with object)

3.	to give great pleasure, satisfaction, or enjoyment to; please highly: The show delighted everyone.

–verb (used without object)

4.	to have great pleasure; take pleasure (fol. by in or an infinitive): She delights in going for long walks in the country.

Kristen

Rachel

December 25 2008

Christmas
1. the annual festival of the Christian church commemorating the birth of Jesus: celebrated on December 25 and now generally observed as a legal holiday and an occasion for exchanging gifts.

Kristen

Rachel

December 24 2008

be⋅lieve 
 /bɪˈliv/ –verb (used without object)
1.to have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the reliability of something, although without absolute proof that one is right in doing so: Only if one believes in something can one act purposefully. –verb (used with object)
2.to have confidence or faith in the truth of (a positive assertion, story, etc.); give credence to.
3.to have confidence in the assertions of (a person).
4.to have a conviction that (a person or thing) is, has been, or will be engaged in a given action or involved in a given situation: The fugitive is believed to be headed for the Mexican border.
5.to suppose or assume; understand (usually fol. by a noun clause): I believe that he has left town. —Verb phrase
6.believe in,
a.to be persuaded of the truth or existence of: to believe in Zoroastrianism; to believe in ghosts.
b.to have faith in the reliability, honesty, benevolence, etc., of: I can help only if you believe in me. —Idiom
7.make believe. make (def. 46).

Kristen

Rachel

December 23 2008

tra⋅di⋅tion 
 /trəˈdɪʃən/ –noun
1.the handing down of statements, beliefs, legends, customs, information, etc., from generation to generation, esp. by word of mouth or by practice: a story that has come down to us by popular tradition.
2.something that is handed down: the traditions of the Eskimos.
3.a long-established or inherited way of thinking or acting: The rebellious students wanted to break with tradition.
4.a continuing pattern of culture beliefs or practices.
5.a customary or characteristic method or manner: The winner took a victory lap in the usual track tradition.
6.Theology.
a.(among Jews) body of laws and doctrines, or any one of them, held to have been received from Moses and originally handed down orally from generation to generation.
b.(among Christians) a body of teachings, or any one of them, held to have been delivered by Christ and His apostles but not originally committed to writing.
c.(among Muslims) a hadith.
7.Law. an act of handing over something to another, esp. in a formal legal manner; delivery; transfer.

Kristen

Rachel

December 22nd 2008

faith

–noun
confidence or trust in a person or thing: faith in another's ability.

3.	belief in God or in the doctrines or teachings of religion: the firm faith of the Pilgrims.

4.	belief in anything, as a code of ethics, standards of merit, etc.: to be of the same faith with someone concerning honesty.

5.	a system of religious belief: the Christian faith; the Jewish faith.

6.	the obligation of loyalty or fidelity to a person, promise, engagement, etc.: Failure to appear would be breaking faith.
7.	the observance of this obligation; fidelity to one's promise, oath, allegiance, etc.: He was the only one who proved his faith during our recent troubles.

8.	Christian Theology. the trust in God and in His promises as made through Christ and the Scriptures by which humans are justified or saved.

—Idiom

9.	in faith, in truth; indeed: In faith, he is a fine lad.

Rachel

Kristen

December 19 2008

gift
noun
1. something acquired without compensation
2. natural abilities or qualities [syn: endowment]
3. the act of giving [syn: giving]
verb
1. give qualities or abilities to [syn: endow]

2. give as a present; make a gift of; "What will you give her for her birthday?" [syn: give]

Rachel

KRisten

December 18 2008

This December

Rachel

Kristen

December 17 2008

spar⋅kle 
 /ˈspɑrkəl/ –verb (used without object)
1.to issue in or as if in little sparks, as fire or light: The candlelight sparkled in the crystal.
2.to emit little sparks, as burning matter: The flames leaped and sparkled.
3.to shine or glisten with little gleams of light, as a brilliant gem; glitter; coruscate.
4.to effervesce, as wine.
5.to be brilliant, lively, or vivacious.–verb (used with object)
6.to cause to sparkle: moonlight sparkling the water; pleasure sparkling her eyes. –noun
7.a little spark or fiery particle.
8. sparkling appearance, luster, or play of light: the sparkle of a diamond.
9.brilliance, liveliness, or vivacity.

Rachel

Kristen

December 16 2008

lights

noun, adjective, -er, -est, verb, light⋅ed or lit, light⋅ing. –noun

1.
something that makes things visible or affords illumination: All colors depend on light.
2.
Physics.
a.
Also called luminous energy, radiant energy. electromagnetic radiation to which the organs of sight react, ranging in wavelength from about 400 to 700 nm and propagated at a speed of 186,282 mi./sec (299,972 km/sec), considered variously as a wave, corpuscular, or quantum phenomenon.
b.
a similar form of radiant energy that does not affect the retina, as ultraviolet or infrared rays.
3.
the sensation produced by stimulation of the organs of sight.
4.
an illuminating agent or source, as the sun, a lamp, or a beacon.
5.
the radiance or illumination from a particular source: the light of a candle.
6.
the illumination from the sun; daylight: We awoke at the first light.
7.
daybreak or dawn: when light appeared in the east.
8.
daytime: Summer has more hours of light.
9.
a particular light or illumination in which an object seen takes on a certain appearance: viewing the portrait in dim light.
10.
a device for or means of igniting, as a spark, flame, or match: Could you give me a light?
11.
a traffic light: Don't cross till the light changes.
12.
the aspect in which a thing appears or is regarded: Try to look at the situation in a more cheerful light.
13.
the state of being visible, exposed to view, or revealed to public notice or knowledge; limelight: Stardom has placed her in the light.

Rachel

Kristen

December 15 2008

hol⋅i⋅day

–noun
1.a day fixed by law or custom on which ordinary business is suspended in commemoration of some event or in honor of some person.
2.any day of exemption from work distinguished from working day.
3.a time or period of exemption from any requirement, duty, assessment, etc.: New businesses may be granted a one-year tax holiday.
4.a religious feast day; holy day, esp. any of several usually commemorative holy days observed in Judaism.
5.Sometimes, holidays. A period of cessation from work or one of recreation; vacation.
6.an unintentional gap left on a plated, coated, or painted surface.

–adjective
7.of or pertaining to a festival; festive; joyous: a holiday mood.
8. suitable for a holiday: holiday attire.

–verb (used without object)
9. to vacation: to holiday at the seaside.

Rachel

Kristen

December 12 2008

or⋅na⋅ment 
 /n. ˈɔrnəmənt; v. ˈɔrnəˌmɛnt, -mənt/ –noun
1.an accessory, article, or detail used to beautify the appearance of something to which it is added or of which it is a part: architectural ornaments.
2.a system, category, or style of such objects or features; ornamentation: a book on Gothic ornament.
3.any adornment or means of adornment.
4.a person or thing that adds to the credit or glory of a society, era, etc.
5.the act of adorning.
6.the state of being adorned.
7.mere outward display: a speech more of ornament than of ideas.
8.Chiefly Ecclesiastical. any accessory, adjunct, or equipment.
9.Music. a tone or group of tones applied as decoration to a principal melodic tone.

Rachel

Kristen

December 11th 2008

bake 
 /beɪk/ verb, baked, bak⋅ing, noun –verb (used with object)
1.to cook by dry heat in an oven or on heated metal or stones.
2.to harden by heat: to bake pottery in a kiln.
3.to dry by, or subject to heat: The sun baked the land. –verb (used without object)
4.to bake bread, a casserole, etc.
5.to become baked: The cake will bake in about half an hour.
6.to be subjected to heat: The lizard baked on the hot rocks. –noun
7.a social occasion at which the chief food is baked.

Kristen

Rachel

December 10th, 2008

shop 
 /ʃɒp/ shop⋅ping, interjection –noun
1.a retail store, esp. a small one.
2.a small store or department in a large store selling a specific or select type of goods: the ski shop at Smith's.
3.the workshop of a craftsperson or artisan.
4.the workshop of a person who works in a manual trade; place for doing specific, skilled manual work: a carpenter's shop.
5.any factory, office, or business: Our ad agency is a well-run shop.
6.Education.
a.a course of instruction in a trade, as carpentry, printing, etc., consisting chiefly of training in the use of its tools and materials.
b.a classroom in which such a course is given.
7.one's trade, profession, or business as a subject of conversation or preoccupation.–verb (used without object)

Kristen

Rachel

December 9th 2008

yours 
 /yʊərz, yɔrz, yoʊrz/ –pronoun
1.(a form of the possessive case of you used as a predicate adjective): Which cup is yours? Is she a friend of yours?
2.that which belongs to you: Yours was the first face I recognized.

Kristen

Rachel

December 8th 2008

mine 
 /maɪn/ –pronoun
1.a form of the possessive case of I used as a predicate adjective: The yellow sweater is mine.
2.something that belongs to me: Mine is the red car.
3.Archaic. my (used before a word beginning with a vowel or a silent h, or following a noun): mine eyes; lady mine.

Kristen

Rachel

December 5 2008

Salty
 /ˈsɔlti/ –adjective, salt⋅i⋅er, salt⋅i⋅est.
1.tasting of or containing salt; saline.
2.piquant; sharp; witty.
3.racy or coarse: salty humor.
4.of the sea, sailing, or life at sea.

Kristen

Rachel

December 4 2008

bit⋅ter 
 /ˈbɪtər/ adjective, -er, -est, noun, verb, adverb –adjective
1.having a harsh, disagreeably acrid taste, like that of aspirin, quinine, wormwood, or aloes.
2.producing one of the four basic taste sensations; not sour, sweet, or salt.
3.hard to bear; grievous; distressful: a bitter sorrow.
4.causing pain; piercing; stinging: a bitter chill.
5.characterized by intense antagonism or hostility: bitter hatred.
6.hard to admit or accept: a bitter lesson.
7.resentful or cynical: bitter words. –noun
8.that which is bitter; bitterness: Learn to take the bitter with the sweet.

Kristen

Rachel

December 3rd 2008

Sour
 /saʊər, ˈsaʊər/ , -er, -est, noun, verb –adjective
1.having an acid taste, resembling that of vinegar, lemon juice, etc.; tart.
2.rendered acid or affected by fermentation; fermented.
3.producing the one of the four basic taste sensations that is not bitter, salt, or sweet.
4.characteristic of something fermented: a sour smell.
5.distasteful or disagreeable; unpleasant.
6.below standard; poor.
7.harsh in spirit or temper; austere; morose; peevish.

Kristen

Rachel

December 2nd 2008

sweet 

 /swit/ adverb, noun –adjective
1.having the taste or flavor characteristic of sugar, honey, etc.
2.producing the one of the four basic taste sensations that is not bitter, sour, or salt.
3.not rancid or stale; fresh: This milk is still sweet.
4.not salt or salted: sweet butter.
5.pleasing to the ear; making a delicate, pleasant, or agreeable sound; musical.
6.pleasing or fresh to the smell; fragrant; perfumed.
7.pleasing or agreeable; delightful.
8.amiable; kind or gracious, as a person, action, etc.
9.dear; beloved; precious.
10.easily managed; done or effected without effort.
11.(of wine) not dry; containing unfermented, natural sugar.
12.(of a cocktail) made with a greater proportion of vermouth than usual.
13.sentimental, cloying, or unrealistic: a sweet painting of little kittens.

Kristen

Rachel

December 1st 2008

DECEMBER:

Kristen

November 28th 2008

HOME: –noun
1.a house, apartment, or other shelter that is the usual residence of a person, family, or household.
2.te place in which one's domestic affections are centered.
3.an institution for the homeless, sick, etc.: a nursing home.
4.the dwelling place or retreat of an animal.
5.the place or region where something is native or most common.
6.any place of residence or refuge: a heavenly home.
7. person's native place or own country.
8.(in games) the destination or goal.
9.a principal base of operations or activities: The new stadium will be the home of the local football team.

Kristen

NOvember 27th 2008

thanks⋅giv⋅ing  –noun
1.the act of giving thanks; grateful acknowledgment of benefits or favors, esp. to God.
2.an expression of thanks, esp. to God.
3.a public celebration in acknowledgment of divine favor or kindness.
4.a day set apart for giving thanks to God.
5.(initial capital letter) Thanksgiving Day. ving:

Kristen

November 26 2008

Gratitude

Grat"i*tude\, n. [F. gratitude, LL. gratitudo, from gratus agreeable, grateful. See Grate, a.] The state of being grateful; warm and friendly feeling toward a benefactor; kindness awakened by a favor received; thankfulness. The debt immense of endless gratitude. --Milton.

Rachel

Kristen

November 25 2008

table

noun1. a set of data arranged in rows and columns; "see table 1"
2. a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs; "it was a sturdy table"
3. a piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it; "I reserved a table at my favorite restaurant"
4. flat tableland with steep edges; "the tribe was relatively safe on the mesa but they had to descend into the valley for water" [syn: mesa]
5. a company of people assembled at a table for a meal or game; "he entertained the whole table with his witty remarks"
6. food or meals in general; "she sets a fine table"; "room and board" [syn: board]

verb
1. hold back to a later time; "let's postpone the exam"
2. arrange or enter in tabular form

Rachel

kristen