We ALL say “Random”. It’s become like the word of the year. “Oh, that’s so random!” “I’m being so random.” “It was just a random moment.” And I don’t know about you, but randomly, I’m kind of random-ed out. Are you? So… let’s start another word that means the same thing and can be used the same way… but is brand new – FRESH!
Let’s vote! Whatever word gets the most votes, we’ll all agree (well, at least I agree) to use that word instead of “random”. Are you in?
Here are some synonyms for “Random” (meaning aimless):
accidental
any which way
capricious
careless
casual
chance
desultory
directionless
drifting
fanciful
flighty
fortuitous
goalless
heedless
objectless
shiftless
stray
unavailing
unguided
wandering
wayward
That first little tidbit was inspired by what I was about to do. See, I was about to do a spotty blog post and label each spot, “First Random Subject”, “Second Random Subject”… and I thought – NO! I can’t do it! I’m sick of using that word. So… I’m going to experiment with some of the words listed above.
First “Fortuitous” Subject:
I have new comment avatars! And I made them (well, if you consider using dingbats and coloring them in, my creation). And I think they are beautiful! Do you?
And if you’re analytical, you’re probably bothered by the missing two. I know, it’s kind of strange that I didn’t make two more to line up the rows… Perhaps I will to match up the rows so it doesn’t drive some of you crazy. But you know… I kind of enjoy things off kilter like that. Keeps life interesting! So, never mind – it’s my blog and I like them off balance!
Second “Capricious” Subject:
Have you ever noticed how many books there are? I was in Barnes and Noble yesterday and as I walked around, it just sort of hit me – I was like WHOA! Look at all of these books! (and that’s only a small portion of all the books in the entire world!) It was just one of those moments where my mind was awakened and alerted to something that is in front of my face every single day.
Third “Casual” Subject
I still have my Christmas tree up. Do you? I’m ready to take it down. I’m ready to get the house cleaned and create more space and get organized and and and… my tree is still up. When is a woman who is preparing for a speaking engagement, and blogging, and teaching children, and cooking meals, and and and… going to have time to take the Christmas tree down?
TOMORROW!!! I really am! Well… that’s the goal anyway.
So – Choose your favorite word to replace “Random”. If you think of one I haven’t listed and like it better – let me know! We will change the word the world uses which means, “proceeding, made, or occurring without definite aim, reason, or pattern” (Dictionary.com)
YOWPAH! (Remember that word that changed the world?) What? No? Well, just do a google search under yowpah and see what you find. No, really, DO IT!!
Maybe have your kids help with taking down tree and other decor? My mom had us help. It helped us remember the REAL meaning of Christmas and it gave us a time to stop and chat.
Talking about books…..ever see the movie, the Book of Eli? GOOD STUFF! (not for kids/too much stuff)
Wayward instead of Random maybe…I don’t know. I’m terrible at trying to decide on words to replace other words. I try picking one that isn’t too far out from the original so I don’t forget what it means, or no chance for the readers to be confused on what you are trying to say.
Lol! I don’t really say random much, but I like flighty. Ha! It just cracks me up.
. So true about books. I LOVE books. They are my favorite things to shop for!! Yowpah, I gotta go google it. Lol!
When I commented all your old avatars are still there and then just one new one.
Love the new avatars!
I am all for capricious, because I like words that are out of the ordinary!
January always makes me ready to organize and sort and get rid of some stuff-not that I always get it done!
How do you make your avatars and put them on your blog like this? I’m by no means a computer super whiz. And no problem if you don’t have time to answer my question! it sounds like you’ve got a little going on!
Your Christmas tree is sooo pretty!!
Wayward. <3 That has my vote!
And I see some awesome Ted Dekker books on your shelf.
I vote for capricious too I just like the sound of it. Yep I still have my tree up too. Every day for the past 3 days I have stood in front of it and removed an ornament or two. It is no FUN to un-decorate a tree. And this year I am going to do it right. And go through the stuff and only keep what I love. Or anyway that is what I have been telling myself. And I am not going to tell you how many years I have been telling myself that. So it is on my list of goals to finish tomorrow…….
Hi Lynnette…I only see a couple of new avatars here under the comment box. I am picking the pretty purple design…let’s see if it works!
I wanted to tell you that Uncle Dan came home from the hospital this afternoon. Pray that the fluid will not build up again around his lungs, and that he can rest better. He has to use oxygen now when he sleeps. So maybe that will help him sleep better.
He is doing a bit better. I hope he will continue to get better each day. We will pray so!
Love ya!
Mom
Fanciful thats funny. I am so sick of my kids, usally my daughters using that word. I could scream really. Yes my tree is always up until Jan 6th and yes its real. Hey you didnt get your new kitchen make over for Christmas? Have a blessed weekend.
I’m leaning towards wayward…”that was so “wayward”…dude, could you possibly be anymore wayward?…hmmmm wayward…wayward…wayward…gonna have to practice that;)
Avatar: Feeling curly today;)
I like “Aimless”. “Like, dude, that was totally aimless!” My selection of the avatar below was aimless:).
I like capricious. I like the way it sounds and I like to use the odd capricious word. (Hee hee).
I loved this!
Also….please tell me I’m not the only one that giggled at the word “dingbat.” I mean, come on…. (;
Books are wonderful, aren’t they. That’s what I’ve done with most of my free time over break! Every so often someone will text me & ask how many books I’ve read NOW. Ha! <3
Now that I think about it, I say the word “random” ALL the time! Lol I think “capricious” is a good substitution. It sounds smart.
I love your new avatars!! They are sooo pretty and the colors are perfect.
I like your picture of your family’s tree with the sun setting in the background. Very pretty.
I like flighty or capricious, flighty would be easier to type.
and seems to fit better when you’re replacing random and….I have my tree up! 
We celebrate the Day of the Maggi on the 6th ( yesterday) with stockings and had my family side celebration today, so today is our last day of Christmas. 
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree… how I don’t like undecorating you! Thankfully my sweet hubby undecorated our tree for me! I think I’ll vote for “aimless” or maybe “wayward” or maybe “flighty”… I like all 3 and I think I’ll try to use them interchangably and often!
Love the new avatars! It was so flighty of you! (how was that?) 
I like “out there”!
Hmmmmmm… I’m WANDERING around on the internet and decide to check your blog… imagine my finding that your latest post is going ANY WHICH WAY, all over the place. Oh boy, that makes it a toss up between those two… and I can’t decide.
Wandering… any which way….
Hehehe, I just want to use another cute little avatar… because i couldn’t decide which to use!
I totally vote for capricious. It’s the most fancy.
I love the new avatars, and the rows being off didn’t bother me, until you mentioned it. Now it totally bugs me. Sorry. I do kinda miss the trees though.
Oh, I HAD to get my tree down. It was driving me totally crazy! It blocks too much of my picture window, which I really like seeing out of. Plus, it really cut down the amount of natural light in the house.
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