Recreation

Sep 20, 2006 08:00

Entry From Online Etymological Dictionary

recreation
1390, "refreshment or curing of a person, refreshment by eating," from O.Fr. recreacion (13c.), from L. recreationem (nom. recreatio) "recovery from illness," from recreatus, pp. of recreare "to refresh, restore," from re- "again" + creare (see create). Meaning "refresh oneself by some ( Read more... )

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em_porium September 20 2006, 21:56:57 UTC
Oh you mean that some people actually get to engage in recreation?? :):):)

Just kidding! Glad you're finding time to relax. :)

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recreation runningwave September 21 2006, 08:06:01 UTC
Amazing, isn't it? :)

I'm finding that recreation is a need, not just a distraction from work. I really need to recharge by doing physical activity. The yoga and kayaking have really changed who I am. I'm very happy about becoming more physically fit.

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