Interesting words that don't have a direct English analogue. Guess which one's my favorite.
Kummerspeck (Germany): "Grief bacon" - the weight that you gain by overeating when you’re worried about something.
Attaccabottoni (Italy): A "buttonholer" - someone who corners casual acquaintances or even complete strangers for the purpose of telling them their miserable life stories.
Modré Pondeli (Czech): "Blue Monday" - When you skip coming in to work to give yourself a three-day weekend.
Razbliuto (Russia): The feeling you have for a person you used to love, but don’t anymore.
Shitta (Iran): Leftover dinner that’s eaten for breakfast.
Tartle (Scotland): To momentarily forget the name of the person you’re talking to. The word helps reduce the social embarrassment of such situations: "I’m sorry, I tartled there for a moment."
Pana po’o (Hawaii): To scratch your head in an attempt to remember something you’ve forgotten.
Ngaobera (Easter Island): A sore throat caused by too much screaming.
Backpfeifengesicht (Germany): A face that’s just begging for somebody to put their fist in it.
Papierkrieg (Germany): "Paper war" - bureaucratic paperwork whose only purpose is to block you from getting the refund, insurance payment, or other benefit that you have coming.
Rujuk (Indonesia): To remarry your ex-wife.
Mokita (New Guinea): The truth that everyone knows, but no one will speak about.
Gorrero (Spain, Central America): Someone who never picks up the check.
Fucha (Poland): Using your employer’s time and resources for your own purposes.
Meh is a good way of describing this.
Jan. 4th, 2008 05:14 pmWhat Daniel Means |
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Mind Bullets
Dec. 11th, 2007 05:37 pmPerhaps I do have mind powers after all... Just found out that my landlord has been out of the office so far this week as he has been "very sick". Not sure how I feel about this.
Very do want
Nov. 29th, 2007 11:01 amI'm so tempted to buy one of these. The only thing preventing me really is the price... The idea of having my books readily at my fingertips, and being able to download new reading materials 24 hours a day is seriously sexy. Been talking with friends about the relative merits of e-readers vs regular books, and this device just keeps getting more and more tempting as reviews surface. Anyone else tempted? Or, better yet, has anyone else bought one yet?
We do what we must, because we can.
Nov. 8th, 2007 09:34 amThis is probably not news to many of you, but the cake is a lie.
Thanks to everyone who came out to my Firefly-themed 30th birthday party. There are too many people to list them all, but you made it a fantastic and memorable evening for me. I've always secretly wanted a surprise party, and the fact that so many of my friends came together to organize and participate really means alot to me. How many people in this life get a fantastic 30th birthday party, where they also watch Logan's Run? Special thanks to
silvertabby and
skyethebard for keeping me very effectively in the dark, and generally being awesome, and much love to all my friends.
Thanks.
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Thanks.
Vegas, baby
Jul. 26th, 2007 11:57 amGonna be in Huntsville this upcoming weekend, and wanted to let the people (admittedly few) that are in Hsv and read this know. If you're gonna be around sometime Fri-Mon, let me know. Also... I kinda want to get in touch with
devilturnip, but it's been such a long time, I don't have any idea where to look. If any of you have an email or phone #, I'd appreciate it very much.
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Setec Astronomy
Feb. 16th, 2007 07:08 amToo many secrets.
My score on The Heroes Personality Test:
Mr. Bennet
(You scored 58 Idealism, 45 Nonconformity, 62 Nerdiness)

Link: The Heroes Personality Test
(OkCupid Free Online Dating)
My score on The Heroes Personality Test:
Mr. Bennet
(You scored 58 Idealism, 45 Nonconformity, 62 Nerdiness)

Are you on the list?
Congratulations, you're Mr. Bennet! You are one mysterious person with mysterious motives. Despite all the mystery, it's clear that you believe what you do is for the greater good, and you are obviously a well-educated person in your field.
Your best quality: Dedication to your work/organization/etc.
Your worst quality: Keeping too many secrets
Congratulations, you're Mr. Bennet! You are one mysterious person with mysterious motives. Despite all the mystery, it's clear that you believe what you do is for the greater good, and you are obviously a well-educated person in your field.
Your best quality: Dedication to your work/organization/etc.
Your worst quality: Keeping too many secrets
Link: The Heroes Personality Test
(OkCupid Free Online Dating)
Thanksgiving
Nov. 23rd, 2006 02:36 pmMy brother sent me a message including the things he was grateful for this morning, and it really made me think about how lucky I am to have such great friends. Good friends really do make your life better, and I am truly fortunate in the people I know. I just wanted to post (since I don't that terribly often) and thank my friends for being there for me, and being good friends in general.
Thanks guys.
Thanks guys.
I seek adventure.
Jul. 19th, 2006 10:36 pmSorry to everyone I've been out of touch with, but they banned LJ and MySpace in the work Cafe'. Haven't been able to check ye olde updates at all, also tomorrow is my asset certification exam... To say I've been busy is a bit of an understatement. Heap big mojo on this one.
To reach me try e-mail or post on the MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/12411237
I try to check it as often as I can.
To reach me try e-mail or post on the MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/12411237
I try to check it as often as I can.