I couldn't actually come up with enough fully formed ideas to make one complete blog post. Since I'm drowning in projects and annoyed up to my eyeballs, I'll group them all together in one place.
--> I'm turning against my own kind. Although I'd rather not be counted among other MMB's (mormon mommy bloggers) some think that I should just "Semper Fi" . I can't stand the stupid pseudonyms ('Mr. Choopy-woopy & I watched offspring #7 feed #3 a pop tart. Yummers.' Gag me. What are they, the Borg?) acronyms (although, can't blame 'em for that. it's programmed in every LDS's DNA) bad grammar & spelling, over-sized fonts and brightly colored texts make me want to vomit. I'm no nit-picker and I'm not out looking for a fight, I'm just annoyed. I will use the occasional slang word or abbreviation, but come on people, make some coherent conversation. These are smart, intelligent (I think) women that can do better than pander to a stereotype. Yes, I do read NieNie. That's different. We both have some common grounds (barely out of our 20's, 4 children, religion) and, you know, I just feel for her. I'm usually able to overlook most of my pet peeves. 'Nuff said.
--> Grant's new favorite expression. ". . . put off my shoes." Well, you put on your shoes, the logical response would be to "put off my shoes." "Mommy, I need help to put off my shoes." I've made it over the initial lost-in-translation barrier and it makes sense now.
-->Turn right to go left. This is rule number one for driving in Egypt. If there is a left hand turning coming up, go around all the people to the right and cut right in where it convenient for you. I think watching the movie, "Cars" is a prerequisite to receiving your driver's license in Egypt. Following Doc Hudson's advice of turn right to go left!
4 comments:
I have to say that I don't read the "mormon" blogs--or at least the ones that tout that title. I have looked at the MMB site and one of my friends is really into it--but I have to say that it doesn't do anything for me.
I prefer reading blogs where people can actually spell words---correctly.
Anyway...I think I'm right there with you on that one.
I am so with you on some of those mommy blog sites! LOL A lot of times i want to comment, "I don't care what your son/daughter left you in their potty!!" LOL
English is a messed up language and I have become more painfully aware of just how bad it is, as we teach our kids how to use it! Honor used to always say 'open and close' the lights, which is definitely MORE accurate than turning it on or off - but only electrically. Grammatically, she was wrong. sigh.
Ha ha ha! Cars should definitely be on the list of movies to watch before movie to Cairo!
As for the pet peeve, I find all the different font sizes and colors extremely distracting and hard to read. I'm with you there. I didn't even know there was an MMB site. I don't typically read blogs of people I don't know because I'm only interested in hearing updates from my friends I guess. I hope I don't fall into the annoying blogger category! (Who am I kidding? Every time I post on politics, I know I do, but I accept that one at least!)
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