You know what word really bothers me? Journey. As in, this journey has really taught me a lot about myself. It's even more irritating when used in conjunction with the adjective 'amazing.' As in, this has been an amazing journey. Really? Has it? Unless you are referring to the 1980s classic rock band or an extended period of travel during which you a) crossed a major body of water on a steam boat, b) traversed a continent, or c) floated down the Mississippi River on a log raft, you do not get to use the word 'journey'. So, just to clear up any lingering misunderstanding, a 10 week primetime network dating show is not a journey.
In fact, I would go so far as to say that the word has been so diluted, so overused, that it should be placed on sabbatical. We should not use it for a while. 'Journey' is tired. It wants to rest.
In the meantime, here are some suitable alternatives: excursion, expedition, odyssey, quest, promenade, ramble, sojourn, wayfaring.
Feel like buzzing about buzzwords? Holler at me.
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In the immortal words of Journey (the band)
"Don't stop believing/Hold on to that feeling."
(Thinking of words to excommunicate...)
Isn't there a group called the Journeymen?
Seeking to eradicate from my communication:
"going to"
I am going to take this pill = I will take this pill.
I am going to tell you something = I will tell you something.
We are going to think about attending = We will think about attending.
Wanted to capture this....during the office decorating, was reminded of a few mispronunciations that drive me nuts.
Christmas reef....no.....WREATH
If you can't hear, you're death.....no....DEAF
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