tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501530058622053225.post-65223864606826095632008-04-26T21:16:00.002-05:002008-04-26T21:44:17.367-05:002008-04-26T21:44:17.367-05:00<b>manipulative</b>: skillful in influencing or controlling others to your own advantage. <i>"the early manipulative techniques of a three-year-old child"<br /><br />Not me.<br /><br /></i><b>controlling</b>: able to control or determine policy; <span style=""><span style="font-size:100%;">The process of being sure that events conform to plans</span>.</span> <i>"a controlling interest in the firm"<br /><br />Not me.<br /><br /></i><b>dangerous</b>: involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm. <i>"a dangerous criminal"; "a dangerous bridge"; "unemployment reached dangerous proportions"<br /><br />Not me.<br /><br /></i><b>jealous: s</b>uspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival. <i>"a jealous lover"<br /><br />Used to be me. Had every right to be. Turns out I was right all along.<br /><br /></i><b>amazing</b>: inspiring awe or admiration or wonder. <i>"the awesome complexity of the universe"; "this sea, whose gently awful stirrings seem to speak of some hidden soul beneath"- Melville<br /><br />Me.<br /><br /></i><b>passionate</b>: having or expressing strong emotions. <span style="font-style: italic;">"Their love was passionate and everyone could see this as the glanced at each other from across the room"</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Me.<br /><br /></span><b>prerogative</b>: a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right) <i>"suffrage was the prerogative of white adult males"<br /><br />Mine. Thank you to Machiavelli's "The Prince" (turns out I remembered something from college!).<br /><br /></i><b>determined: </b>devoting full strength and concentrated attention to. <i>"made continued and determined efforts to find and destroy enemy headquarters"<br /><br />Me.<br /><br /></i><b>follow through: </b>pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue. <i>"Did he go through with the treatment?"; "He implemented a new economic plan"; "She followed up his recommendations with a written proposal"<br /><br />Me (well, working on it).<br /><br /></i><b>complacent: </b>contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions. <i>"he had become complacent after years of success"; "his self-satisfied dignity"<br /><br />Not me (anymore).<br /><br /></i><b>loyal</b>: unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause. <i>"loyal to his wife"; "loyal supporters"<br /><br />Me. Always.<br /><br /></i><b>unwavering</b> (marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable) <i>"firm convictions"; "a firm mouth"; "steadfast resolve"; "a man of unbendable perseverence"; "unwavering loyalty"<br /><br />Me.<br /><br /></i><b>optimistic</b>: expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds. <i>"in an optimistic mood"; "optimistic plans"; "took an optimistic view"<br /><br />Me. Life can only get better.<br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br /></span></span></i>Congratulations Jacqui and Todd.<i><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span></i><i><br /><br /></i>WWKTDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12380863680984988647noreply@blogger.com0