Felicitous Friday...

Mirth. Why don't we use that word?
Blessed. It's a synonym for happy.
Peppy. Sparkling. Blissful.
Intoxicated.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if people actually used words to explain their emotions?
I use a number of responses when people ask me how I am:

1. Fine; translation: I can't remember your name...
2. Fine; translation: I am so late I have no time to talk to you...
3. Fine; translation: I hate you, go away...
4. Fine; translation: I am so depressed right now all I want to do is sleep...
5. Fine; translation: I have had one of the best days..

So, today, when someone asks you how you are, stop. Think. Answer. Use some words that your eleventh grade english teacher would be elated to hear you use.

Example for a great day in your life:
You are walking on the street and pass by Joe Someone.
Joe: "How are you today, Al?"
You: " Well, actually, I'm sparkling. I am tickled pink and even a bit frolicsome."

Example when things arn't going so well:
Joe: Hey, how are you today?
You: Well, Joe, I am dejected and depressed. I am heavy-hearted and joyless when I think of the manicure that I just ruined.

See? Now Joe knows exactly how you feel and understands a little bit more of who you are.