A Bit of Me - June 26, 2010 - That's What She Read

Created by Danielle at There’s a Book, A Bit of Me(me) is all about getting to know other bloggers outside of books. It is a safe way to put yourself out there, one question at a time. This week’s question is a fun one.

Next Week’s Question: What is your favorite word and why?

Okay, I never said Danielle’s questions were easy! LOL! I have to say that my favorite word is one I do not use because I am always afraid I am going to mispronounce it. Macabre. Isn’t that a great word? Defined as “gruesome, ghastly, grim”, I don’t love it because of its definition. I love it because of the way it sounds. It immediately evokes a sense of darkness. It sounds exactly like its definition, and I love it.

So, why do I like such a dark word that suggests death and everything associated with it? I’m not certain. Maybe it is my inner Goth girl clamoring for attention? As I mentioned, it is one of the few words that immediately draws a picture. I tend to gravitate towards the darker side of literature, hence my fascination with the vampire legend. I love Saint-Saens’ “Danse macabre”; it is one of my favorite pieces of classical music. I just think it is a cool word!

What about you? If you had to choose your favorite word, which one would you choose?

7 Comments

Michelle on June 27, 2010 at 3:23 AM

Thanks, Danielle! This was a tough one. The Graveyard Book is a perfect example of this woman. Thanks for hosting this!

Michelle on June 27, 2010 at 2:43 AM

Thanks! I suspect a lot of us like the "macabre".

SenoraG on June 27, 2010 at 2:29 AM

Great choice. You are not alone, all things dark and "macabre" interest me too. Thanks for sharing.
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Michelle on June 26, 2010 at 11:29 PM

I think if you would have asked me this question in another month or so, I would select a different word. It depends on the mood, my current surroundings, what has been occurring in my life, and so forth.

Michelle on June 26, 2010 at 11:28 PM

Linger is another good one! Some words are just fun to say, like onomatopoeia. Others have special meaning. I find this particular question rather fascinating because it is so personal!

Lisa - Lit and Life on June 26, 2010 at 5:28 PM

Definitely a great word! I can never pick one word because I'm always trying to learn new words. What ever is my latest new word is generally my favorite–for a day or so!
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@Vasilly on June 26, 2010 at 2:55 PM

I thought about this question before. For now my favorite word is "linger". There's something about the way it rolls off the tongue that makes it my fave.

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Michelle on June 27, 2010 at 3:23 AM

Thanks, Danielle! This was a tough one. The Graveyard Book is a perfect example of this woman. Thanks for hosting this!
Michelle on June 27, 2010 at 2:43 AM

Thanks! I suspect a lot of us like the "macabre".
SenoraG on June 27, 2010 at 2:29 AM

Great choice. You are not alone, all things dark and "macabre" interest me too. Thanks for sharing.
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Michelle on June 26, 2010 at 11:29 PM

I think if you would have asked me this question in another month or so, I would select a different word. It depends on the mood, my current surroundings, what has been occurring in my life, and so forth.
Michelle on June 26, 2010 at 11:28 PM

Linger is another good one! Some words are just fun to say, like onomatopoeia. Others have special meaning. I find this particular question rather fascinating because it is so personal!
Lisa - Lit and Life on June 26, 2010 at 5:28 PM

Definitely a great word! I can never pick one word because I'm always trying to learn new words. What ever is my latest new word is generally my favorite–for a day or so!
My recent post Captivity by Deborah Noyes
@Vasilly on June 26, 2010 at 2:55 PM

I thought about this question before. For now my favorite word is "linger". There's something about the way it rolls off the tongue that makes it my fave.