Verboticism: Craptimistic
DEFINITION: v. To see joy and beauty where others only see complications, trouble and weeds. n. A moment of delight which dissipates as soon as it is shared.
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Created by: purpleartichokes
Pronunciation: krap-tih-miss-tik
Sentence: Each spring, I get all craptimistic and weedgleed waiting for lamb's quarters and purslane to make their annual garden invasion. My motto - if ya can't beat 'em, eat 'em! (BTW, purslane contains more Omega 3 fatty acids than any other edible plant).
Etymology: crap, optimistic
Points: 1610
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Comments: Craptimistic
Jabberwocky - 2008-03-31: 12:49:00
you really believe this winter will ever end
purpleartichokes - 2008-03-31: 14:05:00
Yep! My daffodils are up about 4 inches - garlic about 6. However, I am so NOT ready for the 50 strawberry plants being delivered today... what the hell was I thinking?
Nosila - 2008-03-31: 20:48:00
I too live in a Garden of Weedin'...Cheers, purple!
Mustang - 2008-03-31: 23:10:00
The payoff for craptimism usually comes on large denominations of crapola. I hope I'm not being overly craptimistic about my herb and veggie gardens.