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Sun 20 May, 2018 07:28 pm
A friend of mine wrote,
"I count myself very happy to be able to study and work
that align with my values and the things I believe in."
Does this sound natural enough?
And is the pattern 'count oneself adjective' a common one?
My friend who wrote this is pretty darn good at English,
and I don't think she made any mistake,
and still, I just wonder if the count-related expression is commonly used among natives.
Thank you.
@SMickey,
SMickey wrote:
"I count myself very happy to be able to study and work
that align with my values and the things I believe in."
It sounds natural (US usage) and is reasonably common. You also hear "I count myself lucky".
@SMickey,
Exact wording:
"I count myself very happy" - 6 google hits.
"I count myself very lucky" - 54,700 google hits.
@laughoutlood,
You make me sound so ordinary.
@SMickey,
'I count myself very happy to have the ability to study and work. Thus aligning, both, my values and beliefs.'
... to study and work in an environment that aligns . ..
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