- Taxing
- Eventful
- Wearying
- Surprising
- Atonement
I considered using apologetic or remorseful or repentant but atonement – even though as a noun it’s out of place with the rest of the words – was the perfect fit.
After 2017 kicks in, I will write a post about what 2016 was like for us and it’ll all make sense.
Now it’s your turn. What five words would you use to describe 2016?
Exhilarating
ReplyDeleteEventful
Exhausting
Emotional
Drama
(I was looking for another E word to go with the theme, but couldn't come up with one.)
Looking forward to your post!
betty
It sounds like a roller coaster, Betty! I can certainly relate in some ways. Let's hope for a more serene 2017!
Deletecontentment, exhaustion, overindulgence, repetition, experience (I went with nouns). -Jenn
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to see contentment in there. That's a good thing to have in any mix.
DeleteHopeful, disappointing, eventful, challenging, scary
ReplyDeleteKeep on being hopeful, Christine! And let's see what 2017 has in store for us.
DeleteEmotional
ReplyDeleteEnlightening
Distressful
Depressing
Inspiring
A mixed bag for you, Toni. The ups and downs of the year. I hope all good things for 2017!
DeleteExpensive, stressful, happy, scary and painful.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a rough year. But I'm glad there's the word 'happy' in there. I hope 2017 has more of that for you!
DeleteFive words to describe 2016....
ReplyDelete5. political
4. warm
3. caretaker
2. hiking
1. Cohen
That is cool that you added Leonard Cohen in there! Such a loss for the year :(
DeleteStressful, Busy, Different, Sad, Challenging!
ReplyDeleteI see the word challenging from a few bloggers here. I guess it could be a good and bad thing. I hope it wasn't on the negative side for you!
Delete1 stressful 2 challenge 3.worrysome (politics) 4. eventful 5 successful. Now there were good things and bad things as there are different parts to ones life . so these things aren't necessarily conflicting.
ReplyDeleteThat is so true. Some words can mean many different things. It all depends on what they're applied to.
DeleteThe Worst Darn Year Ever
ReplyDeleteThat is a pretty darn good summary :)
DeleteMine would be: educational, exhilarating, painful, beauty-full, and short-lived :)
ReplyDeleteGreat challenge, Martha!
Thanks, Jenny! I thought this might be interesting for everyone. It's a little challenging, too.
DeleteAnxiety-ridden
ReplyDeleteTrying
Disgusting
Depressing
that totals 5. God I hope 2017 is better, at least in some ways!
I sure hope so! We have to remain optimistic!
DeleteOh gosh ... my brains not in gear yet ... but personally 2016 has been a good year for me ... looking at the bigger picture, it has certainly provided us with change ...
ReplyDeleteI look forward to 2017 with hope, and I wish all good health and happiness.
All the best Jan
You have a wonderful upbeat attitude, Jan. Bottle it up and share it with everyone around the world. Oh, wait...you already do that with your blog and your lovely comments!
DeleteOver, over, over, over, and over.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Hahaha! Your answer is fun. Yes, definitely over!
DeleteFrom your words, it sounds like 2016 wasn't great for you. I hope 2017 is better.
ReplyDeleteMy words : loss, sadness,peace, love ,cats
Aw, thank you. It wasn't a really bad year so much as it was tiring and trying.
DeleteLoss and sadness... I hope you don't experience any of that in 2017!
Terrifying
ReplyDeleteSad
Challenging
Astonishing
Transformative
Whew. Heavy question! Hoping next year brings some brighter words :o)
You have had quite a year, Hannah! Transformative is the perfect word for it. You've come a long way and your blogging pals (that includes me!) are so proud of you.
DeleteBelated Merry Christmas and early Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteNow, for my words. Hopeful, Sad, Challenging, Surreal, Unbelievable ...
It has been a very stressful year in so many ways. Let's hope 2017 brings good things with it. Happy New Year!
DeleteThis is a very tough one Martha!
ReplyDeleteI guess I'll go with: God's grace sufficient [in] my weakness.
Have a very happy new year.
It was a tough one but you did great. Thank you for the new year wishes. And I wish you a very happy one, as well. Looking forward to more lovely posts on your blog in 2017!
Deletetime is giver and taker of so many mixed feelings and i received almost all of them as always.but what holds me strong is one A HOPE and is is enough to deal with all positively .
ReplyDeletewishing you and family very HAPPY and HEALTHY new year dear friend!!!
Thank you, Baili! And a very happy and healthy new year to you, my dear friend. May it bring you lots of joy!
DeleteI have been on vacation and off the computer so forgive me for how late I am in reading all your past posts. I guess one of the words I would use for 2016 ...busy.
ReplyDeleteOthers might be...
concerned
hopeful
grateful
loved
No need to apologize, Cheryl! I totally understand about being busy. That's what it is for us here, too. Come by whenever you can. You know you're always welcome here.
DeleteI like your words, especially 'grateful' and 'loved'.