nook - Small area or space, like an alcove, that is conducive to meditating, reading, relaxing or quietly reflecting.

milestone - An event marking a significant accomplishment

giggle - A light, silly laugh

Embark - To start or engage in a new project, activity, or course of action.

Refurbish - To clean, repair, or renovate something, especially furniture or buildings, in order to make it look new or improve its functionality.

hifalutin - Expressed in or marked by the use of language that is elaborated or heightened by artificial or empty means

Simmer - To heat a liquid, usually a stew or soup, just below the boiling point, allowing it to cook slowly; or to stay in a slow, controlled state of progress or tension, often before a larger event or change occurs.

industrious - To work very hard

Mighty - Having great power or strength — physically or mentally strong.

Substantial - Of considerable importance, size, or worth; or strongly built or solid in structure.

Jolly - Cheerful, happy, and full of good humor.

snicker - Give a smothered or half-suppressed laugh; snigger