Wednesday, April 27, 2011

grammar

their, there, they're - your, you're...
Maybe it's just me, but I get really pissed when I see these "english-speakers" not knowing what word to use and when. I don't know about you, but I learned this in grade 2.
THEIR - possession, that's their problem
THERE - not here, over there
THEY'RE - they are

YOU'RE = you are, almost like they are, see the connection here?
YOUR is possession
Let me give you an example: If you ever call me awesome (which you should) by saying YOUR awesome, I'd be more offended than flattered. And I'd feel sorry for you.

I used to teach english in Brazil. It's amazing how these people that I taught, had a very limited vocabulary but knew when to use the proper word in these cases. Then I got back to Canada, and it seems like more often than not people are clueless about these. What makes me even angrier is that some of these people have jobs where grammar really matters - like proofreading, editing, teachers, etc...

beijos

Saturday, April 09, 2011

shorts

I think I mentioned this years ago, but just to mention again... the weather is getting a little warmer these days.  By a little, I mean daytime highs are above zero, and not 15 below.  There are some people who wear shorts when it's this "warm."  Why?  What do these morons think when they wake up in the morning?  "Well, it's minus 2 right now, but it's going to a very hot 6 degrees today.  I think I'll wear my shorts and maybe a t-shirt."  Are your legs that sexy that you have to show them off?  I'll bet that's it.  You probably think, "these babies won't be this pasty-white all summer, so I better show them off while I can!"

That must be it.

beijos