a glossary of words that shouldn't be.

certain words and phrases send chills down my spine. why, oh why, are they part of the everyday vernacular?

to wit:

• blessed. i've talked about this word before, i know, but it continues to top my list. generally speaking, the only time i want to hear this word uttered is if i'm speaking with the pope and he has suddenly blessed contraception, women's rights and gay marriage.
• over the moon. oft seen in my now-forsaken celebrity literature when reporting on some celeb that's breeding/engaged/married. for example: tori spelling is over the moon now that she has dumped her old husband in favor of that old dude whatever his name is.
• towards. with an "s." there is no "s" in toward! (though some dictionaries say it's coolio, i'm sticking with my journalism prof from college and just saying "no.")
• rock: v. as in "to wear well:" she's rocking that jacket. please just don't. unless your name is missy elliott. then you can say whatever you like.
• bling. that's all i have to say about that.
• crazy busy. something about that expression just annoys me to no end.