Growing up in Guam, Spain, and Southeastern San Diego, I was exposed to a multitude of languages early on. In my own household, my family speaks Tagalog and Ilocano in addition to English. It should come as no surprise that I had a predilection for learning new languages – or at least finding out how to say certain words (you can probably guess which ones). With my interest in languages came a desire to travel. I recently returned to the U.S. after living abroad for two years. Although I was able to improve upon my Japanese speaking abilities – my daily life depended on it – my English has gotten a bit rusty. And so, I’ve developed a renewed fascination in the English language. In my studies, I’ve learned and relearned many words and phrases. It’s been extremely satisfying to be able to find the perfect word or phrase, and say exactly what I mean. **Scroll down for a list of 20 names for everyday things. They’ll be useful just in case you ever want to *really* hit the nail on the head.**
