I have learned tonight, in the way I've learned all other random spelling rules (by accident, and happy chance), that some words are spelled in more than one way for a reason, or simply have other (correct) spellings.
That didn't come out as I had meant it to, but nevertheless.
As I was reading a book of mine, I noticed that the word "fiance" had been spelled in a different way than I thought it was. I looked it up in the dictionary, and I discovered something that makes me a bit giddy to know. Fiance (with just one 'e') is meant to be a "man engaged to get married." If you add an extra 'e' to the end of it, fiancee, it means a female engaged to be married. I love these little spelling eccentricities, they make me happy.
Just like the time I discovered the word blonde is spelled with an 'e' to describe a female, and without an 'e' (as in "blond") to describe a man. Or that the word judgment can be spelled with an 'e' (judgement) or without an 'e'. Or all of those words that can be spelled in the British sense of the word, with an added 'u' in words such as colour, honour, and so on. Or even, with an 'x' instead of 'ct' in words like connexion. Isn't it just wonderful? *grins* Yes, I realize you find this infinitely less amazing than I do. But that's okay.
On the bright side, the weather here is now officially and technically, according to the six o'clock news, blizzard weather conditions. (Sustained or frequent gusts of wind more than 35 mph; heavy, consistent snow; and visibility at 1/4 of a mile or less. Or something to that effect.) Exciting. I'm certain I'm quite relieved and a little dissapointed that I have absolutely no reason to go outside. Not a single one. *sighs* I almost wish I did.
Until then, I'll be cold and you'll be. . . . lucky enough to be in another part of the country, at least for the most part. *smiles*
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