Very interesting. Love the term "verbal paper chain". I hadn't thought about the word whelm before. Cf combobulated, which u never hear, only discombobulated. It means together. Anyway, don't whirl too hard!
I never thought about the word whelm before, I'm going to use it more often now. Thankyou! Also, I do hope you've dealt satisfactorily with your (troublesome?) soup.
I love your interpretation of the word whelm, Rebecca. This year, I am being spoiled by my daughter and am looking forward to taking a back seat. Happy Christmas to one and all 🎄🎉🙏❤️
Interesting topic! I think that the concept of flow aligns with whelm. Flow is a state of focus and absorption where you are using your abilities in a just challenging enough way to feel satisfied and fulfilled with your work. Check the book named Flow for more details.
I've had a similar thought about the suffix -cision. It's not a word on its own yet it feels like it should be.
This week has been a week of nearing the overwhelm mark, and my first reaction now that I’ve found myself with a day with no demands is to be completely underwhelmed. But I know better. Catching up on my reading list is a fun task, but still a task--so that will get done today. I’m also going to cook a roast because if I don’t, we won’t have those delicious leftovers to eat for a few days.
The next week will be markedly less busy, but I have adult kids coming home for the weekend (yay!) and things that need doing. I think I’ll shoot for being whelmed this week so everything will get done before their arrival--no one likes an overwhelmed mom on Christmas weekend.😉
Also, LOVED the German compound words! Thanks for another enjoyable post!
I absolutely cracked up at the German lesson. I loved the concrete examples. I understand your position here, Rebecca, somewhere between overwhelmed and underwhelmed. As for me, my life has fallen into chronic and acute sloth. But there are perks in that too. HINT: I have discovered that if I neglect cleaning my house, the dust doesn't get any worse after four years. That is my gift to you. Happy Christmas to you and to all those who love you across there in the beautiful UK.
Oh - another language shift. Ruthless. A common enough word. But there used to be RUTH people as well, meaning kind, helpful, generous, But now we can only be ruthless. What does that say about us?
The cycles of human existence - Underwhelm whelm Overwhelm... and round again... I’d be fine spending some time in whelm I think... you are so right over whelm is everywhere... there’s a pandemic of it really. Much love to you for your Christmas break! Thanks for your writing this year. 🙏✨
Attention vowel-lovers! The Germans have nothing on the Finns: the longest word in the Finnish language is “Lentokonesuihkuturbiinimoottoriapumekaanikkoaliupseerioppilas,” an airplane jet turbine engine auxiliary mechanic non-commissioned officer student.
I’m definitely the kind of person that gets bothered by overwhelm. I like to keep busy but more and more I notice that I need my quiet time. Time to just be. And I’m ok with that.
I had to chuckle when I started reading. German is my first language and we’ve had many a laugh in my family about certain German words.
Thanks for the lesson on 'whelm.' I used to be overwhelmed by the holidays...working full-time, raising a family, etc. Thankfully, it's much calmer now...Wishing you a wonderful Christmas!
Here's to whelm! Joyous holidays to you.
Very interesting. Love the term "verbal paper chain". I hadn't thought about the word whelm before. Cf combobulated, which u never hear, only discombobulated. It means together. Anyway, don't whirl too hard!
I never thought about the word whelm before, I'm going to use it more often now. Thankyou! Also, I do hope you've dealt satisfactorily with your (troublesome?) soup.
I love your interpretation of the word whelm, Rebecca. This year, I am being spoiled by my daughter and am looking forward to taking a back seat. Happy Christmas to one and all 🎄🎉🙏❤️
Interesting topic! I think that the concept of flow aligns with whelm. Flow is a state of focus and absorption where you are using your abilities in a just challenging enough way to feel satisfied and fulfilled with your work. Check the book named Flow for more details.
I've had a similar thought about the suffix -cision. It's not a word on its own yet it feels like it should be.
This week has been a week of nearing the overwhelm mark, and my first reaction now that I’ve found myself with a day with no demands is to be completely underwhelmed. But I know better. Catching up on my reading list is a fun task, but still a task--so that will get done today. I’m also going to cook a roast because if I don’t, we won’t have those delicious leftovers to eat for a few days.
The next week will be markedly less busy, but I have adult kids coming home for the weekend (yay!) and things that need doing. I think I’ll shoot for being whelmed this week so everything will get done before their arrival--no one likes an overwhelmed mom on Christmas weekend.😉
Also, LOVED the German compound words! Thanks for another enjoyable post!
I absolutely cracked up at the German lesson. I loved the concrete examples. I understand your position here, Rebecca, somewhere between overwhelmed and underwhelmed. As for me, my life has fallen into chronic and acute sloth. But there are perks in that too. HINT: I have discovered that if I neglect cleaning my house, the dust doesn't get any worse after four years. That is my gift to you. Happy Christmas to you and to all those who love you across there in the beautiful UK.
Oh - another language shift. Ruthless. A common enough word. But there used to be RUTH people as well, meaning kind, helpful, generous, But now we can only be ruthless. What does that say about us?
The trick is finding that elusive medium.
The cycles of human existence - Underwhelm whelm Overwhelm... and round again... I’d be fine spending some time in whelm I think... you are so right over whelm is everywhere... there’s a pandemic of it really. Much love to you for your Christmas break! Thanks for your writing this year. 🙏✨
Attention vowel-lovers! The Germans have nothing on the Finns: the longest word in the Finnish language is “Lentokonesuihkuturbiinimoottoriapumekaanikkoaliupseerioppilas,” an airplane jet turbine engine auxiliary mechanic non-commissioned officer student.
Happy Christmas Rebecca! May your 2023 be free of Überwältigend 😃
Have a very Merry Christmas, Rebecca, and keep treading water! :)
I’m definitely the kind of person that gets bothered by overwhelm. I like to keep busy but more and more I notice that I need my quiet time. Time to just be. And I’m ok with that.
I had to chuckle when I started reading. German is my first language and we’ve had many a laugh in my family about certain German words.
I could go for some whelm! Merry Christmas to you and yours, Rebecca! 🎄☃️❤️
Thanks for the lesson on 'whelm.' I used to be overwhelmed by the holidays...working full-time, raising a family, etc. Thankfully, it's much calmer now...Wishing you a wonderful Christmas!