First of all let me take the time to thank you for correcting my quickly typed facebook post or other off hand online post. I realize that I am a horrible speller and you may find this greatly offensive but unfortunately hooked on fonix...phonix ...phoenix...phonics, did not in fact work on me. In addition, the one class I made my lowest score in, ever, was typing. I know it may be quite amazing to you that I actually graduated high school and got myself a degree. In fact amazingly enough I managed to get a top score on the grammar portion of the ACT (that's like the SAT for you yanks).
This is why it is so important for you to take the time out of your, no doubt, very busy day to correct me.... as an educated individual who often posts quickly while multi-tasking, I so need the help of the less industrious to keep me on my toes. I mean, while I do not find such things important, nor do I understand this obsession to correct the spelling and grammar of others...I wouldn't want to cause anyone undue harm from my typographical errors. I know that some people have a disorder when it comes to details like that, and much like someone suffering from Turrets Syndrome, they can not stop themselves from shouting to me (ok typing really hard) that I have misspelled something. I have great pity on them. In fact I will pray to the spelling gods that I learn to be more detail oriented so that these unfortunate individuals may have some peace in their orderly lives.
I do feel it is my duty in this case, however to teach manners to the well spelled but boorish world. Many people feel it is their duty to point out spelling and grammar mistakes they find and quickly bring it to the attention of the writer....
.....and they're wrong. The etiquette for correcting another person's grammar
is that you don't, not unless you have been asked by the author or happen to be their editor. That is the general rule when it comes to manners and correcting grammar and spelling. Why is it bad manners you ask? Well, it is because it shows that you are not paying attention to the meaning of
what they are saying or writing, only to the way they say it or spell
it, which, although important, isn't as important. It also comes across as one up-man ship. As Americans we live in a society where we all interact with one another. Society dictates that we are gracious to everyone we meet and display appropriate banter with all social classes and educational levels as if these classes did not exist. While this is not true in all countries, it is true here. This means one does not ever publicly correct another person for any reason, unless they are in immediate danger. So yes, I guess if someone's spelling or grammar may cause them death or harm, you should intervene. Otherwise it is best to simply ignore the mistake and move on. What about the author not making their meaning known..communicating well and all that jazz. Please don't fool yourself, you most probably knew their meaning and was simply being judgey...or preachy...or whatever. How do I know? Because otherwise you would have asked what they were trying to say and you would not have corrected the author.
In addition, don't be so quick to judge typo's, misspellings, and grammatical errors as someone being unintelligent or uneducated. I have a personally type that gets actually angry at details (and those who care about them)....I am annoyed at the idea of slowing down to type slowly enough to never make a typo and I most certainly do not proof read..uh...anything. I'm pretty sure if it is important I can pay someone, now that I am out of school, to handle that for me if the situation really calls for it. As a fun side note, there are several other people who where impossibly bad spellers, who did quite fine, including Jane Austin, George Washington, Andrew Jackson, Winston Churchill, Agatha Christie, Albert Einstein, Ernest Hemingway, and F. Scott Fitzgerald. You can find out more about these horrible spellers here: http://theweek.com/article/index/246092/11-historical-figures-who-were-really-bad-at-spelling
So in closing I must again say thank-you, as it is my duty to do so, for all the work and dedication you-spelling Nazi, put into noticing my voracious appetite for the complete destruction of the English language. Without you to keep me from consistently ruining the internet for everyone, what would the world do.
Kindest Regards,
An Atrocious Speller
P.S. I am sure you can find several typographical errors above you can obsess over...you are WELCOME!
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Friday, October 4, 2013
How to travel...with style
It has been said that people do not take trips...trips take people. This is about as true of a statement as I have ever heard. I have been on the road 6 weeks in a row. I've been in more cities, from small towns to huge metropolises, than I can even remember. I spend more time on the road than at my house it seems! Over the past two years I have learned just a few things that will make your travels better. Here are a few of my very favorite things I take with me or do to make my life on the road amazing.
1. Dress in layers. My typical travel outfit is a tank top, a shirt, a jacket (and in the winter a coat too). I wear over leggins or jeans or dress pants as the situation demands. I almost never bring a dress on business only trips.
2. Flats. I wear heels when I'm in meetings and warm comfy flats in the car, or on the plane. I also go barefoot-alot. I don't recommend this, it's just my trait.:) However in a professional setting I always have cute flats. Fleece lined slip on boots in the winter and slip on bright sandals in the summer. (and flip flops too)
3. Don’t rush getting on and off the plane. How many times does everyone jump up as the plane gets to the gate — only to wait in line for 30 minutes or more before the door actually opens.
4. When traveling and you have to look great-use a primer (I like the one by hard candy) and a setter (I like the one by urban decay-all nighter). This way your make up stays on longer and doesn't get smeary and you don't look road hard.
5. Think you have enough underwear-pack MORE! I have like 60 pairs of underwear, I never have to double wear on the road! Seriously. I buy them as a habit whenever I see any I like. VS probably thinks I have stock in the company. I almost never have to do laundry. For travel nude is the best color and mesh is the best material. A nude mesh panty is comfortable, doesn't show through clothes, and leaves no panty lines (usually). Seriously though I hardly have to do laundry. Invest in undies or hire a laundress if you are gone often because if you travel often you never have the time. Dudes..ummm I don't know much about your travel underwear needs. :)
6. Dry Shampoo. If you are a blond and haven't had time to get to the salon and those roots are showing a tiny bit, dry shampoo will cover a small amount of root. It can also give you a subtle highlights when sprayed all over, plus it smells very nice. I use Suave.
7. Hair emergency on the road? Know how to put your hair up in a bun fast. It's easy. Just twist your hair, then spin it on the back of your head...in a bun shape. Take a rubber band and fasten around the bun...as you would a pony tail. I keep tons of hair bands and rubber bands around for fashion and hair styling emergencies. (or if I'm just hot.)
8. You will inevitably forget something, either at home or while on your trip. Accept this reality.
9.Gel eye drops.My eyes get super dry when I travel. Just ask any of my friends! So now I always take the gel eye drops. They are great for late night driving, air travel and dry hotels.
10. Those little travel bottles of bath and body works lotions come in handy. You can never moisturize enough!
12. Instead of face lotion try Oil of olay regenerating serum. OH wow does this stuff feel good on your skin! It repairs late night outs, to much sun and to much vodka. I use it all the time at home, and twice a day when I'm on the road.
13. Vitamin B-12. I get B-12 shots twice a month to keep my energy levels up. That's pretty important if you travel alot.
13.Tylenol. When I don't have it I always need it.
14. I buy perfume in travel sizes so I can always stash it in my bags. Plus it's more economical so I can have tons of brands.
15. If you are a girl..and this isn't a vacation....invest in a professional blow out and don't wash your hair until you get home or get them while on the trip 1x a week until you get home. Bring a good hairspray (I like freeze it or catwalk) and brush and spray down in the am. If you are traveling, who has two hours to do your hair everyday. Ok I realize that's just me but even 30 min is crazy in a hotel room. I also use olive oil serum daily too for frizz control..and it also comes in a handy travel size. I bring root spray to give me lift when it starts to look flat.
16. On the go say yes to cucumbers facial towelettes. Wash your face fast and the cucumbers feel refreshing.
17. Get those little disposable toothbrushes with the toothpaste on them already!! I love them. This way I no longer have to pack toothpaste, which always gets everywhere.
18. Mint foot lotion by Berts Bees after a long day in Hells..I mean Heels is amazing.
19. If you are a girl a nice train case for everything to stay neat AND a clear plastic make up pouch for essentials you need before the hotel room. If you are a guy just a large clear plastic toiletry pouch. The clear ones can be hard to find but they are all I will use. I hate looking for things!!
20. When I can (non air travel) I bring a sheet and pillow. I have stayed in some rotten hotels and MANY was the time that I did not want my body touching the hotel bedding. It's a nice thing to have because you never know when you will need it and I have REALLY needed it now and again. Even the nicest hotels may not have comfortable pillows!
21. Magazines. Some people prefer books, but when I travel I just want to look at the pictures. Reading takes to much concentrating while your driveing. I'm joking! I do like to flip through magazines in the hotel though, where as I'm usually to tired for a book.
22. Invest in several pairs of nice aloe infused socks. If your feet hurt you feel much more tired. Take care of them on the road and you will feel so much more energetic.
23. Clover and aloe travel tin candles. It really makes you feel so much more relaxed in your room after a hard day of work.
24. Cheap jewelry. I never wear anything on the road worth more than 10.00. Why risk losing it? In fact don't pack anything you can't stand to lose. This is why I have a cheap phone and cheap tablet.
25. Dab a little antibacterial ointment in your nose to help protect you from the myriad airborne contaminants circulating out there!
26. If you are staying with someone, get them a present. Seriously-learn the art of being gracious.
27. Wherever you are, wherever you are going, bring snacks.
28. when you Do need to wear something dressy or short or whatever bring Sally Henson airbrush legs. I use it all over, even on my face. This stuff is amazing. There is no better beauty product out there. I am not exaggerating. Just try it and see. It will cover whatever needs covering on the road.
29. Dryer sheets make your bags smell awesome while taking up virtually no room.
30. Evian Mineral Water Spray. Traveling dries your skin out, plus it just feels really nice. Great also for after the gym or on a hot day. I always have this stuff with me. I use it almost every day.
31. Use a soft-sided bag. These have some give, so it can be crammed into tight spaces, but a too-big hard case will have to be checked.
32. Wrinkle Releaser!!!!!
33. If I am in a REALLY good mood, I'll bring a few cheap Nashville novelty items and give them away to people I meet. I find it entertaining. do the same from your hometown, people love that kind of thing.
34. Make new friends by buying drinks. No one to talk to?? Buy someone else there alone a drink. Just make sure they know it isn't a come on.
35. Travel Light. Believe it or not I get all this stuff in two carry on bags and one large purse. No way I'm waiting for luggage after a long flight.
I hope everyone finds this helpful! Feel free to give me tips in the comments, I am always traveling so, I need all the help I can get!
1. Dress in layers. My typical travel outfit is a tank top, a shirt, a jacket (and in the winter a coat too). I wear over leggins or jeans or dress pants as the situation demands. I almost never bring a dress on business only trips.
2. Flats. I wear heels when I'm in meetings and warm comfy flats in the car, or on the plane. I also go barefoot-alot. I don't recommend this, it's just my trait.:) However in a professional setting I always have cute flats. Fleece lined slip on boots in the winter and slip on bright sandals in the summer. (and flip flops too)
3. Don’t rush getting on and off the plane. How many times does everyone jump up as the plane gets to the gate — only to wait in line for 30 minutes or more before the door actually opens.
4. When traveling and you have to look great-use a primer (I like the one by hard candy) and a setter (I like the one by urban decay-all nighter). This way your make up stays on longer and doesn't get smeary and you don't look road hard.
5. Think you have enough underwear-pack MORE! I have like 60 pairs of underwear, I never have to double wear on the road! Seriously. I buy them as a habit whenever I see any I like. VS probably thinks I have stock in the company. I almost never have to do laundry. For travel nude is the best color and mesh is the best material. A nude mesh panty is comfortable, doesn't show through clothes, and leaves no panty lines (usually). Seriously though I hardly have to do laundry. Invest in undies or hire a laundress if you are gone often because if you travel often you never have the time. Dudes..ummm I don't know much about your travel underwear needs. :)
6. Dry Shampoo. If you are a blond and haven't had time to get to the salon and those roots are showing a tiny bit, dry shampoo will cover a small amount of root. It can also give you a subtle highlights when sprayed all over, plus it smells very nice. I use Suave.
7. Hair emergency on the road? Know how to put your hair up in a bun fast. It's easy. Just twist your hair, then spin it on the back of your head...in a bun shape. Take a rubber band and fasten around the bun...as you would a pony tail. I keep tons of hair bands and rubber bands around for fashion and hair styling emergencies. (or if I'm just hot.)
8. You will inevitably forget something, either at home or while on your trip. Accept this reality.
9.Gel eye drops.My eyes get super dry when I travel. Just ask any of my friends! So now I always take the gel eye drops. They are great for late night driving, air travel and dry hotels.
10. Those little travel bottles of bath and body works lotions come in handy. You can never moisturize enough!
12. Instead of face lotion try Oil of olay regenerating serum. OH wow does this stuff feel good on your skin! It repairs late night outs, to much sun and to much vodka. I use it all the time at home, and twice a day when I'm on the road.
13. Vitamin B-12. I get B-12 shots twice a month to keep my energy levels up. That's pretty important if you travel alot.
13.Tylenol. When I don't have it I always need it.
14. I buy perfume in travel sizes so I can always stash it in my bags. Plus it's more economical so I can have tons of brands.
15. If you are a girl..and this isn't a vacation....invest in a professional blow out and don't wash your hair until you get home or get them while on the trip 1x a week until you get home. Bring a good hairspray (I like freeze it or catwalk) and brush and spray down in the am. If you are traveling, who has two hours to do your hair everyday. Ok I realize that's just me but even 30 min is crazy in a hotel room. I also use olive oil serum daily too for frizz control..and it also comes in a handy travel size. I bring root spray to give me lift when it starts to look flat.
16. On the go say yes to cucumbers facial towelettes. Wash your face fast and the cucumbers feel refreshing.
17. Get those little disposable toothbrushes with the toothpaste on them already!! I love them. This way I no longer have to pack toothpaste, which always gets everywhere.
18. Mint foot lotion by Berts Bees after a long day in Hells..I mean Heels is amazing.
19. If you are a girl a nice train case for everything to stay neat AND a clear plastic make up pouch for essentials you need before the hotel room. If you are a guy just a large clear plastic toiletry pouch. The clear ones can be hard to find but they are all I will use. I hate looking for things!!
20. When I can (non air travel) I bring a sheet and pillow. I have stayed in some rotten hotels and MANY was the time that I did not want my body touching the hotel bedding. It's a nice thing to have because you never know when you will need it and I have REALLY needed it now and again. Even the nicest hotels may not have comfortable pillows!
21. Magazines. Some people prefer books, but when I travel I just want to look at the pictures. Reading takes to much concentrating while your driveing. I'm joking! I do like to flip through magazines in the hotel though, where as I'm usually to tired for a book.
22. Invest in several pairs of nice aloe infused socks. If your feet hurt you feel much more tired. Take care of them on the road and you will feel so much more energetic.
23. Clover and aloe travel tin candles. It really makes you feel so much more relaxed in your room after a hard day of work.
24. Cheap jewelry. I never wear anything on the road worth more than 10.00. Why risk losing it? In fact don't pack anything you can't stand to lose. This is why I have a cheap phone and cheap tablet.
25. Dab a little antibacterial ointment in your nose to help protect you from the myriad airborne contaminants circulating out there!
26. If you are staying with someone, get them a present. Seriously-learn the art of being gracious.
27. Wherever you are, wherever you are going, bring snacks.
28. when you Do need to wear something dressy or short or whatever bring Sally Henson airbrush legs. I use it all over, even on my face. This stuff is amazing. There is no better beauty product out there. I am not exaggerating. Just try it and see. It will cover whatever needs covering on the road.
29. Dryer sheets make your bags smell awesome while taking up virtually no room.
30. Evian Mineral Water Spray. Traveling dries your skin out, plus it just feels really nice. Great also for after the gym or on a hot day. I always have this stuff with me. I use it almost every day.
31. Use a soft-sided bag. These have some give, so it can be crammed into tight spaces, but a too-big hard case will have to be checked.
32. Wrinkle Releaser!!!!!
33. If I am in a REALLY good mood, I'll bring a few cheap Nashville novelty items and give them away to people I meet. I find it entertaining. do the same from your hometown, people love that kind of thing.
34. Make new friends by buying drinks. No one to talk to?? Buy someone else there alone a drink. Just make sure they know it isn't a come on.
35. Travel Light. Believe it or not I get all this stuff in two carry on bags and one large purse. No way I'm waiting for luggage after a long flight.
I hope everyone finds this helpful! Feel free to give me tips in the comments, I am always traveling so, I need all the help I can get!
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