So now people are going to think I am a complete narcissist... but the reality is I am a complete computer-retard.
Oh-well.
It has been decided that after the 10th try for a job on this island and not even a call back for an interview...... should I even mention my Journalism degree, 2 years of managing a restaurant, and a plethora of certifications including, but not limited to National Academy of Sports Medicine, Children's Institute of Literature and AED/CPR certifications (which is just a handy-dandy thing to have all around) that I am not going to get looked at because my last name isn't Kalualau or Hana'ainaina or Aloha or whatever Hawaiian-ish sounding word you can think of.
Hrrrumph.
Fine - I will just write my ass off and try to break into a little freelance proofreading. I wonder if Facebook needs a proofreader? Seriously, it takes all of me not to correct people's profile status updates. Like I literally have to sit on my hands for 15 seconds until the presumptuous/asshole-ly sensation passes.
It's only the really obvious spelling mistakes which get to me. (I know we ALL make mistakes - I am not claiming to be perfect.) But COME ON PEOPLE!!!! This is the kind of shit that makes me throw up in my mouth a little. Didn't anyone pay attention in English class??
ie. "Your so cute!" NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO - it's You're so cute. COME ON!!!!!!! You are = you're. Basic third grade contractions!!!!!!!
2. "I like this to." NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO - it's too. Too = also. Dumbass.
C. "Friday dinner sounds like fun, Sherry. I'll meet you at there house!" NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO - it's their. Their shows ownership. DUH!
That shit makes my blood boil and I want to "un-friend" them immediately if not sooner.
I was recently reading a good book and I noticed, very casually because I am reading for pleasure, 8 mistakes! EIGHT - in a published novel and I wasn't even TRYING to find them???And I'm not talking about some self-published-I-can't get-an-editor-to-read-my-shitty-book published novel but a real-life novel.
There is a process in publication that no less than four sets of eyes will proofread a book. That's eight eyeballs that dropped the proverbial ball on this man's book - which he probably spent a lot of blood, sweat and tears writing!!!
I have half a mind to correct the damn thing in bright red ink and send it back to the publisher along with my resume...... Shoot - I may be proofreading books on the beach for a living in no time!!!
Take that Mr. Ko'omanumanu!
I have to say you hit the nail on the head here. I have the same feelings about people's misspellings and misuse of contractions. Drives me nuts. I have just started blogging as well, although I blog about food. But, hopefully soon I will blog about my second round of weight loss. I hope you enjoy blogging, I have enjoyed reading your posts. Have fun 'blog lurking'. It's an actual sport. :)
ReplyDeleteOh gee. Please don't read my blog. haha it's bound to be full of the above mentioned mistakes, because I am vague, and a little stupid. haha. (p.s it's not better looking than yours at all. Yours is pink! You can't go worng with pink!) xxx
ReplyDeleteA mutual friend of ours turned me on to your blog here and, honestly, I just can't get enough!! A job better than well done! I've read several entries thus far, but this one speaks to me the most; I also studied journalism back in the day, and am obsessed with all things grammar & writing related. You're an inspiration, and I wish you the best of luck finding a job that suits your smarts!!
ReplyDeleteP.S. - I've publicly related (my newest phrase) your blog to my FB world. =)