[Diary]Happy to Learn English

[thedaffodils]

Hello! Could you please proofread below text for me at your convenience? I just jotted down my happyness and didn't want to make it long. Is it right in diary format? Many thanks!
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Nov 23, 2008; Sunday.................................................. .......................... Shanghai, drizzle

Dear Diary,

I have a problem about editing PDF file which I couldn't work out by myself. I have posted this question of mine in several Chinese-based BBS but no one could help me out. For these a few day it has bugged me. Today I tried to post it in an English-based forum, and miracle happened-an expert of PDF helped me out. I was in cloud nine when I solved my problem after I followed the steps he taught me.

I have been benefited from the English language. Many Chinese don't like English, but I couldn't imagine if I never learned English.

It's around 11 pm now. I am going to hit the hay. See you later alligator!

[Anglika]

Originally Posted by thedaffodils

Hello! Could you please proofread the text below for me at your convenience? I just jotted down my happiness and didn't want to make it long. Is it right in diary format? Many thanks!
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Nov 23, 2008; Sunday.................................................. .......................... Shanghai, drizzle

Dear Diary,

I have a problem about editing a PDF file which I couldn't work out by myself. I have posted this question of mine in several Chinese-based BBS but no one could help me out. For these past few day it has bugged me. Today I tried to post it in an English-based forum, and a miracle happened-an expert in PDF helped me out. I was on cloud nine when I solved my problem after I followed the steps he taught me.

I have been benefiting from the English language. Many Chinese don't like English, but I couldn't imagine what things might be like if I never learned English.

It's around 11 pm now. I am going to hit the hay. See you later alligator!

[thedaffodils]

Hi Anglika,

Thank you very much for your corrections.

I have a question about the usage of "few".

A former teacher of mine taught me that "a few" means there are a very small quantity of things, but "few" means there are almost nothing.

Why did you remove "a" from the below context? I understand why you used "past".

For these past few day it has bugged me.

Thanks!

[Tdol]

BBS- shouldn't that be BBSs or BBSes?

[thedaffodils]

Originally Posted by Tdol

BBS- shouldn't that be BBSs or BBSes?

Hi Tdol,

Thank you for your correction.

[supada]

Hello thedaffodils,

You are very studious! I wish I could be just half studious of you!
Awesome. I'm such a lazy student.

Can I join in your diary thread sometimes?
So I can talk leisurely and correct my English concurrently.

[thedaffodils]

Hi Supada,

Thank you very much for your kind words.

With no false modesty, I study English hard but it is just a labour of love. You are welcome to join any threads of mine. I am afraid that I might not frequently post my diary here.

Have a good day there!

[Anglika]

You do not need both "these" and "a".

So either "it has bugged me for a few days" or "it has bugged me for these past few days"; or even simply "it has bugged me for days".

[thedaffodils]

Originally Posted by Anglika

You do not need both "these" and "a".

So either "it has bugged me for a few days" or "it has bugged me for these past few days"; or even simply "it has bugged me for days".

Anglika,

Thank you very much for your help. I got it. Have a good one.