Abase-ically a New Word

Today’s word was abase, which was another that I had never heard of. It means “to humble” according to my tiny dictionary. This word came on the scene in the 14th century but has changed meanings over the years. Originally meaning something along the lines of “to lower yourself physically” to the more modern definition of lowering…

Day Two of Freedom or… Being Unemployed

You know, by and large, this whole unemployment thing isn’t too bad for now. Sure I’m low key nervous about how long my savings will last. But hey! At least I have savings right? My best friend helped me sort out my EI yesterday (She used to work there so she knows how to actually…

Day Billion of Being Sick

That feeling when you’re no longer feeling sick, but can’t go back in to work until you can see your doctor and they clear you for being around people. I have never been more ready to go back to work. Staying home might be the worst thing. I’m at the point of trying to find…

Word of the Day: Zo Snels Als

A conjunction meaning “as soon as” I’ve been finding myself saying this conjunction a lot lately. I said I would do so many things zo snel als I quit my miserable job. Then zo snel als I find a new job.. and it goes on. There are so many things I was set on doing, it’s very likely…