Words I hate

heartland (or even homeland) ~ no, I'm not anti-American, I just hate that whole idea that if you shop at Wal-mart, you must be closer to the heart of this country

blessed ~ it just gives me this whole Oprah-Winfrey-flabby-tricep feeling lately

ramp up ~ since when do businessmen have to have cool lingo to get their job done

value-added ~ same as ramp up, but now that I'm in business (for what?) I realize that I have to beat everyone over the head with why they should want to do something, and that means telling them all the value that will come with it

precious ~ this is probably the most overused word in the South while shopping for baby clothes. or while being at a baby shower. the only way to ever use this word around me without getting a whack in the head is to combine it with a little kool and the gang and say freshious.

have no fear, I still hate all those words I used to. I haven't forgotten about moist, slacks, sausage or moustache. I'm just adding to the list.