Well….here we are again. I am wondering if I jinxed myself with using the word gardyloo. Or, is it just life?
On a positive note, I think I have made friends with my teeth! But,three of my fours cars did break in one day. I had fabulous luck (not really) until I thought that I should share my love of the word gardyloo. Since then…well….
I am still thinking that I should break up with technology, but, I do not think that technology is going away. Gardyloo! Right??? I think that I have now discovered the purpose of this blog exercise…I have really appreciated all of the responses…even though no one can read them but me….and… I am not tech savvy enough to post the responses to the comment area. Heck… I am not even tech savvy enough to answer comments…I guess this is part of my tech journey…I am hoping to get blog help from one of my friends who is a master blogger! Kimmie..where are you?
OK, I recognize the rambling nature of this post, but isn’t that the point of a blog? Pointless ramblings?
As an aside, one of my more technology wise friends did go on to tell me that I should move my blog to a more current and hip site! I was thinking…”now you tell me!” If I cannot figure out this site…how am I going to change? So…guess we will just have stay the course.
I am so excited! I learned a new word taradiddle...what a great word! I have spent all week trying to incorporate that word into my vocabulary. My daughter and her friend think that I am going to get punched in the face if I tell someone they are either (1)…teradiddling me… or (2)in fact a taradiddler. While I am considering their concerns, I am still thinking……I could yell “Gardyloo!” and then quickly slip in “taradiddle”. I am not sure anyone would even notice! Then,I could escape…face intact!
taradiddle or tarradiddle
PRONUNCIATION:
(tar-uh-DID-l)
MEANING:
noun: 1. A petty lie. 2. Pretentious nonsense.
ETYMOLOGY:
Origin unknown. Earliest documented use: 1796.
So, my Life Adventure Question is…what do you think? Would you punch someone in the face who called you a taradiddler?
Hugs to you all!
Tracy
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
I was gardylooed!
Well, I am sad to admit that gardyloo let me down! I thought it was a word for all occasions and maybe it is…in a different form. I think that I was gardylooed on Monday, yes that is right, I was gardylooed!
I must admit that perhaps I am somewhat responsible for the sad state of affairs that is my dental health. Despite my very adamant protests, the very efficient receptionist insisted that it HAD been four years since my last visit. I was positive that could not be true, but alas apparently it was indeed true. So four fillings later, I thought all was right with the world. But no... I convinced myself that my throbbing mouth was because my (cannot say enough nice things about) dentist must have messed up! But no… did y’all know that old fillings fail? Who knew? Apparently, everyone but me! So, after a morning meeting where one of my buds whispered, ”say it ain’t so… root canal” I reluctantly drove off to the dentist.
Still thinking that all was good with the world, I fired up my laptop and patiently waited for my turn. I began to become concerned when the wonderful assistant said, “Oh…I hope your old root canal or filing has not failed!” I thought “ummmmm…what could she be talking about?” I was still confident that all that would be required was a little bite adjustment. Gardyloo! Just a little inconvenience, but no…she came back into the room and let me know that the dentist thought perhaps an x-ray was in order, no worries, just a routine practice. I knew I was in trouble when my long-term friend/dentist came in and looked sweetly in my eyes and said “don’t worry, but….as a precaution the very kind endodontist is ready for you next door.” I must report that he was gently petting my arm while discussing this with me. Still, I did not quite understand… I was beginning to become concerned when the staff urged me to go quickly, no check required…”they are waiting for you!” Gardyloo?!?
As I walk to the next office, I have still not realized that I was about to be gardylooed. It was the office of an endodontist. Just in case you were wondering, an endodontist is a dentist specializing in diseases of the dental pulp and nerve. What a wonderful man, this endodontist, he was great as he was laying me back in the chair, giving me reassuring pats and squeezes, while saying, “no worries, just raise your hand if this hurts…” Wait, I thought that this was just a consultation, but no….. One half of a root canal later, I realized that indeed there was more than one interpretation to my word for all occasions…gardyloo!
Life Adventure Quiz #2
You are unexpectedly gardylooed, during a visit to the dentist., or more accurately the endodontist.
a. You are in shock, and since you do have a dental dam in your mouth. you nod in agreement.
b. You think gradyloo to yourself, and since you do have a dental dam in your mouth, you nod in agreement.
c. You cry, silently of course since you do have a dental dam in your mouth.
Try as I might, I could not think of a realistic life quiz for this situation! I think it is a life lesson…dental visits are important! Old fillings need to be replaced….and, most importantly be nice to your dentist!
Hugs to you all!
Tracy
I must admit that perhaps I am somewhat responsible for the sad state of affairs that is my dental health. Despite my very adamant protests, the very efficient receptionist insisted that it HAD been four years since my last visit. I was positive that could not be true, but alas apparently it was indeed true. So four fillings later, I thought all was right with the world. But no... I convinced myself that my throbbing mouth was because my (cannot say enough nice things about) dentist must have messed up! But no… did y’all know that old fillings fail? Who knew? Apparently, everyone but me! So, after a morning meeting where one of my buds whispered, ”say it ain’t so… root canal” I reluctantly drove off to the dentist.
Still thinking that all was good with the world, I fired up my laptop and patiently waited for my turn. I began to become concerned when the wonderful assistant said, “Oh…I hope your old root canal or filing has not failed!” I thought “ummmmm…what could she be talking about?” I was still confident that all that would be required was a little bite adjustment. Gardyloo! Just a little inconvenience, but no…she came back into the room and let me know that the dentist thought perhaps an x-ray was in order, no worries, just a routine practice. I knew I was in trouble when my long-term friend/dentist came in and looked sweetly in my eyes and said “don’t worry, but….as a precaution the very kind endodontist is ready for you next door.” I must report that he was gently petting my arm while discussing this with me. Still, I did not quite understand… I was beginning to become concerned when the staff urged me to go quickly, no check required…”they are waiting for you!” Gardyloo?!?
As I walk to the next office, I have still not realized that I was about to be gardylooed. It was the office of an endodontist. Just in case you were wondering, an endodontist is a dentist specializing in diseases of the dental pulp and nerve. What a wonderful man, this endodontist, he was great as he was laying me back in the chair, giving me reassuring pats and squeezes, while saying, “no worries, just raise your hand if this hurts…” Wait, I thought that this was just a consultation, but no….. One half of a root canal later, I realized that indeed there was more than one interpretation to my word for all occasions…gardyloo!
Life Adventure Quiz #2
You are unexpectedly gardylooed, during a visit to the dentist., or more accurately the endodontist.
a. You are in shock, and since you do have a dental dam in your mouth. you nod in agreement.
b. You think gradyloo to yourself, and since you do have a dental dam in your mouth, you nod in agreement.
c. You cry, silently of course since you do have a dental dam in your mouth.
Try as I might, I could not think of a realistic life quiz for this situation! I think it is a life lesson…dental visits are important! Old fillings need to be replaced….and, most importantly be nice to your dentist!
Hugs to you all!
Tracy
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Life Adventure Quiz #1
Gardyloo! Or, how to gracefully (mostly) handle the adventures (crap) of life!
gar•dy•loo (gär′dē loo) interjection This word is historical to Edinburgh, used as a warning to people below that slops were about to be thrown from a window into the street. Origin: French, garde à l'eau, beware of the water
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2010 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio. Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
When I found out that I had to write a blog for my technology course, my first thought was, “What in the world possessed me to take a technology course as I chase my quest for a doctorate?” My next thought was “gardyloo” ~ my word reminding me to duck, figuratively of course. Actually, gardyloo is a staple in my private vocabulary that reminds me not only to duck, but to keep a sense of humor as I deal with life’s little surprises. Garrdyloo is a word for all occasions.
The problem is that normally when I think gardyloo…. I look up instead of ducking…oops! So, I either step in it or get covered in it! To make matters worse, I have been firmly in the anti-technology camp for years! To say that I have had a love-hate relationship with technology is an understatement. But, since technology seems to be here to stay, I guess I will continue to embrace my new relationship with the 21st century. In this case, I will become a 21st Century blogger.
As I considered all of the possible blog topics, I thought what could be better than exploring the little inconveniences and adventures of life. I am convinced if we all had a word which allowed us to deal with stress and frustration with humor, then perhaps we would all lead a life filled with rainbows and waterfalls. Alright, maybe it would not be all sunshine and roses, but, maybe it would be better. I propose that word is Gardyloo! How can anyone be stressed or frustrated while silently yelling “Gardyloo”!
I want to thank any of you who are willing to humor me by participating with me in this little technology experiment. Initially I thought that I should have a topic of the week or day, but then I thought that technology does not seem to have a theme, but rather explores everything and nothing. So, this blog will be about everything and nothing, the random thoughts of my day, or more accurately the gardyloo moments.
Life Adventure Quiz #1
You are desperate for a Starbucks coffee, and you spot the one lone parking spot in the poorly planned extra small parking lot in downtown Houston. Being the well-mannered considerate soul that you are, you patiently wait with your blinker on to grab the covenanted parking space, your Momma did raise you well!….but NO, an inconsiderate Jetta swoops in and steals your spot! What do you do?
A. You yell Gardyloo (silently to yourself of course, people might think you had issues if you yelled “Gardyloo “out the window of your car) while circling the parking lot looking for another spot. Being the gracious individual you know you are (or hope to become), you realize that this person probably needed the coffee more than you, and are happy the Jetta girl got the space!
B. You lay on the horn, blocking the offending car as you wait for the driver to get out, so you can confront them. As you bask in your sense of indignation, you have created a minor traffic jam and almost caused a fender bender. The bystander’s fingers are crossed hoping that they do not get caught in the crossfire!
C. You cry.
I would love to report that this is a fictitious scenario, but no it actually happened today. I must acknowledge that the parking lot on Montrose Blvd in Houston was a tad small, but really?…to lay on your horn for five plus minutes?….just saying…I wish I could report how the story ended, but…the Texas Junk Company closed at 6pm and the need to look for authentic Texas cowboy boots won out…..
What I would love to know is if this has happened to you, how you would have handled this situation.
I want to thank you all for helping me with my blog project! Also, feel free to post your own life adventures!
Warmest Regards,
Tracy
gar•dy•loo (gär′dē loo) interjection This word is historical to Edinburgh, used as a warning to people below that slops were about to be thrown from a window into the street. Origin: French, garde à l'eau, beware of the water
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2010 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio. Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
When I found out that I had to write a blog for my technology course, my first thought was, “What in the world possessed me to take a technology course as I chase my quest for a doctorate?” My next thought was “gardyloo” ~ my word reminding me to duck, figuratively of course. Actually, gardyloo is a staple in my private vocabulary that reminds me not only to duck, but to keep a sense of humor as I deal with life’s little surprises. Garrdyloo is a word for all occasions.
The problem is that normally when I think gardyloo…. I look up instead of ducking…oops! So, I either step in it or get covered in it! To make matters worse, I have been firmly in the anti-technology camp for years! To say that I have had a love-hate relationship with technology is an understatement. But, since technology seems to be here to stay, I guess I will continue to embrace my new relationship with the 21st century. In this case, I will become a 21st Century blogger.
As I considered all of the possible blog topics, I thought what could be better than exploring the little inconveniences and adventures of life. I am convinced if we all had a word which allowed us to deal with stress and frustration with humor, then perhaps we would all lead a life filled with rainbows and waterfalls. Alright, maybe it would not be all sunshine and roses, but, maybe it would be better. I propose that word is Gardyloo! How can anyone be stressed or frustrated while silently yelling “Gardyloo”!
I want to thank any of you who are willing to humor me by participating with me in this little technology experiment. Initially I thought that I should have a topic of the week or day, but then I thought that technology does not seem to have a theme, but rather explores everything and nothing. So, this blog will be about everything and nothing, the random thoughts of my day, or more accurately the gardyloo moments.
Life Adventure Quiz #1
You are desperate for a Starbucks coffee, and you spot the one lone parking spot in the poorly planned extra small parking lot in downtown Houston. Being the well-mannered considerate soul that you are, you patiently wait with your blinker on to grab the covenanted parking space, your Momma did raise you well!….but NO, an inconsiderate Jetta swoops in and steals your spot! What do you do?
A. You yell Gardyloo (silently to yourself of course, people might think you had issues if you yelled “Gardyloo “out the window of your car) while circling the parking lot looking for another spot. Being the gracious individual you know you are (or hope to become), you realize that this person probably needed the coffee more than you, and are happy the Jetta girl got the space!
B. You lay on the horn, blocking the offending car as you wait for the driver to get out, so you can confront them. As you bask in your sense of indignation, you have created a minor traffic jam and almost caused a fender bender. The bystander’s fingers are crossed hoping that they do not get caught in the crossfire!
C. You cry.
I would love to report that this is a fictitious scenario, but no it actually happened today. I must acknowledge that the parking lot on Montrose Blvd in Houston was a tad small, but really?…to lay on your horn for five plus minutes?….just saying…I wish I could report how the story ended, but…the Texas Junk Company closed at 6pm and the need to look for authentic Texas cowboy boots won out…..
What I would love to know is if this has happened to you, how you would have handled this situation.
I want to thank you all for helping me with my blog project! Also, feel free to post your own life adventures!
Warmest Regards,
Tracy
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