If we are on the freeway and I say "Take the next exit."
Which one would you take? The first one you come to?
The second one you come to? I think you would probably
take the first possible exit, right?
But if, on the freeway, you ask "Should I take this exit?"
and I reply with "No, take the next exit."
I'd bet you'd take the second exit.
So which one is really the "Next Exit"?
Is it the very next one we come to or the one after that?
Did putting the word "very" in front of "next" in that last
sentence, clarify the "next" and mean the first one we come
to as opposed to the second one?
And further more:
When is next Friday?
On Friday, it's pretty obvious that "next Friday" would be
a week later.
On Thursday, it could be argued that "next Friday" is in 8
days, even though the next Friday to come along is actually
the following day.
On Saturday, is "next Friday" in 6 days or 13 days?
I'd guess you'd mean the one in 6 days.
Until next time...
About Me
- Just Another Wiseguy
- Moments ago I found out (thanks to Blogger) that I was born in the zodiac year of the rabbit (see profile). Sheesh, I didn't even know I had not only a 'sign' but also a 'year'. Being a rabbit sounds a bit on the whimpy side. No self respecting guy would want to be a bunny. But then I checked into it a bit and found this: The Rabbit is quick, clever and ambitious, but seldom finishes what he starts. He epitomizes gentleness, refinement and elegance, turning his back on conflicts of any kind. Preferring a situation that is perfectly favorable according to his specific desires, the Rabbit bypasses all obstacles and persons he does not find suitable. Rabbits seem to be born with an innate sagacity, a natural shrewdness which makes them streetwise. --- So there you have it. You best be fearin' the Bunny!
In 2004 I was able to go to Kenya, Africa on a missions trip.
It changed my life...
In June 2005 I went to Peru, South America with a group of High Schoolers
In July 2005, my beautiful wife and I helped put on an ELL camp in Belgium.
And we were able to stay in Paris for a few days before heading home...
4 comments:
Yah - the "next" weekend thing has always thrown me because I may not be talking about the same weekend as someone else. So I always preface it with "not THIS weekend" but "NEXT" weekend.
HaHa - what will you come up with next??? :)
Your blogs make me want to take a nap. haha
The next exit is the first one that comes up I would say. But, in regards to days I have always been confused! Garrett will say "next Friday" and I will say, "wait this one like in 2 days or the one after that?" And I think it changes every time. haha.
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