Welcome to Happy Monday. Every Monday, I share three pieces of curated content to brighten your day and an action item to motivate you for the week. Here's what I have for you today...

What happens when your mum discovers AI?
What does the skull emoji mean?
What is a bumbershoot?

Curious?
Keep reading...

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For your eyes

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For your ears

​French Press by Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever

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For your conversations

Psychology Today has an interesting article about how the meanings of emojis are changing across generations surprisingly quickly, making me feel old for using thumbs-up 👍.

You may also want to check this list to avoid offending Zoomers.

Wish to expand your vocabulary?

English is my second language, and even though I started learning it in elementary school, it takes a long time to become fluent. Despite English being such a rich language, we only use so many words in daily conversations.

There's only a slim chance you would hear me using big words. But today, I'll try the opposite and use some unfamiliar words that are often overlooked (at least by me).

It may sound pretentious, but bear with me as I tell you about my mum's latest adventure with technology in an unusual way.

End of story.

Are you still there? Wow, you must be a verbivore! (That's a person who enjoys words and wordplay.)

I admit, that story was a bit exaggerated. But writing about it was a fun experience as I discovered new words.

Now it's your turn. Pick a few mellifluous words and try to fit them into your conversations this week.

My first word of choice is "bumbershoot", which is another word for an umbrella. I plan to bamboozle as many people as possible this spring.

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Happy Monday, Reader

Merve Goulding

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