Comments | prunille: Long Time

prunille

Long Time

Oct 24, 2006 20:57

Ok, so, an entry.
Alot has been happening lately really. It really does feel like somebody just put their foot down on the accelerator of LIFE. Beautiful analogy.
Anyway, so I have three days to do this stupid English coursework, it being 25% of the grade. This is insanity.
I've just spent a few days with my Dad's side of the family. I have not ( Read more... )

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abbitha13 October 24 2006, 22:01:32 UTC

Don't get me started on families. My Aunt on my Dad's side doesn't seem to like me much at times. I just get that vibe you know. And my Dad's parents are just... stifling. I guess.
The Enlgish thing is puzzling me somewhat, as I'm not sure why I have the entire week to do the plan and maybe start the first draft, and you have the week to do the entire thing. Surely they're all due at the same time?
GAH LIFE. LEAVE ME ALONE.

thef1sh October 24 2006, 23:09:33 UTC

The analogy is okay, but you didn't imply life was going faster, only that it had "alot" [cringe] happening. Maybe YOU are going faster (that's legit) so you could say that you were putting your foot down on the accelerator or something. Also, morbid means pertaining to disease. I'm not sure how this applies unless your mum's side of the family is sick? If this is true it was likely unintentional as you were pretty much saying "The concept of them dying in future is morbid", which is untrue unless it causes bacteria and viruses to grow within you.

thef1sh October 24 2006, 23:15:03 UTC

Also OH SHIT you said "Due to lots of reasons". Say "For many reasons", and in other cases use "because" and "owing to".

Quoting: http://englishplus.com/grammar/00000208.htm

"Using Due To

Due to means "caused by." It should only be used if it can be substituted with "caused by."

It does not mean the same as "because of."

Incorrect: The game was postponed due to rain.

Correct: The game was postponed because of rain.

Correct: The game's postponement was due to rain.

The wordy expression due to the fact that should be replaced by because or since."

prunille October 24 2006, 23:16:55 UTC

Ive never found the right time to use this before but..

STFU.

coupletspork October 24 2006, 23:30:40 UTC

Why is someone correcting your grammar?
I agree with your response to the utmost extent. :)

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effing_acorn_0 October 25 2006, 10:45:35 UTC

you got yourself a job.
cool beans :]
i don't think nayone really likes thier families. well, my mum's side are ok, but my dad's side are just.. gahh. don't go there.
the only thing they like about us is the fact that i play music. but if they ever end up coming to concerts, they always praise everyone else (namely sam, they don't seem to get WE'RE NOT GOING OUT. I NEVER CARED HOW WELL HE DID) and go "yes, i did here that bum note, natalie, in that second movement"
just
gah
but my grandad was in hospital and he's got a lung infection and he'll be gone soon. i wish we'd seen him more, without my grandma breathing down our necks.