I must confess that despite being an easy going, roll-with-the-punches kind of gal there are certainly some peeves that irritate me much more than I wish I’d let them. That in itself is something I find damn annoying – the realisation that some things get under my skin much more than I’d like. I hate that!
Do you know what your peeve triggers are? I think there is great value in firstly being able to pinpoint what pisses you off and secondly in being able to kickstart your coping mechanisms early. It can prevent a lot of stress as well as later regretted knee-jerk reactions. From experience, I know this to be true.
As I’ve matured – bit like a chunk of cheese really – I’ve increasingly adopted an “it is what it is” attitude with some notable success. But …. yep, you guessed it, there are still instances when I get completely pissssssssed off, pull on my ranty pants and let fly. I’m sure you get it, don’t you?
I admit that the following things really irk me!
- dishes left beside the sink when there is a perfectly good dishwasher directly underneath …… just plain lazy!
- tissues through the wash …….. I hate washing at the best of times and this kind of oooops is super frustrating!
- dogs yapping throughout the night ……. shuddddup!!
- things that get borrowed and not returned …. I’m always happy to lend, but please remember to return it at some point ….
- shallow TV or magazine interviews ….. what’s the point? I honestly find myself talking to the tele and lose respect for interviewer and interviewee alike!
- drivers who create turning lanes which then blind you from seeing oncoming traffic …… bloody idiots! There would be a line painted on the road if there was intended to be a lane there!
- paperwork and bureaucracy for the sake of paperwork and bureaucracy ….. #overit#blahblahblah#penpushing#don’tseethepoint
- being on the receiving end of passive-aggression …. just say it …. c’mon! You know the kind of people who skirt around an issue with smarmy (un)subtle digs?? Yeah, I really hate that!
- being spoken over ….. it’s simple and respectful to listen whether or not you agree with what is being said, manners are never overrated!
- obvious stupidity ….. when people are obviously stupid I really do get frustrated on their behalf as well as on the behalf of everyone else who has to suffer it!
So tell me, what are your pet peeves? What can be guaranteed to get your blood boiling and really piss you off??
I love a Monday confession and am again joining Kirsty over at My Home Truths. Why not pop over and see what pushes her buttons?!
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