Okay, this definitely isn't something I expect everyone to agree on. Except for maybe the word "moist" everyone has their own words that drive them insane. These are mine:
Moist: Yeah, like everyone else, I HATE this word. I don't know if it's the "oy" sound or what but I will avoid saying this at all costs. Brownies which would normally be referred to as "moist", are in my mind doughy. Moist does not exist unless I cannot possibly think of another word. I hate it that much. And anyone who knows me uses this against me. When I'm already annoyed my friends will just sit there and say "moist" until I lose my mind completely.
Irk: The word irk irks me. I hate it. It shouldn't even be a word. We have anger and infuriate why do we need irk? And I think more than the way the word sounds, I hate the irony of the fact that this word irritates me. It's definition is to irritate and that's exactly what it does to me.
Urge: It must be that "ur" sound. I mean: irk and urge. It has to be the sound of the word. It also seems like an "urge" arises for anything good. But, maybe that's just me.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Friday, December 2, 2011
Things that irritate my best friend
I actually had a relatively non-annoying day so, I have nothing to write about. I decided I'd ask my roommate what pisses her off. Her biggest pet peeves are as follows:
Smacking your lips when you're eating. This apparently, drives her insane. She says "You might as well go outside and eat like a cow if you are going to chew like one." She hates the sound. She hates when people chew with their mouths open. These I don't understand. But, hey, I'm sure others can relate, right?
When people drag their feet while they walk. Okay this one I can kind of relate. Mainly because I'm pretty sure I do this and I don't know how to stop. But I know how annoying the sound of shuffling feet is. Just pick up your feet when you walk. I'm sure it's not that hard.
Laughing at texts from other people when you're hanging out with someone and then not explaining what's so funny. This one I can completely relate to. If you are hanging out with someone and you get a funny text message from someone, and it's just soooo hilarious, you had better explain to you friend why it's so funny. It makes the friend you're hanging out with feel completely left out. You look like a jerk. So, just explain yourself. If it's personal then keep your mouth shut.
Smacking your lips when you're eating. This apparently, drives her insane. She says "You might as well go outside and eat like a cow if you are going to chew like one." She hates the sound. She hates when people chew with their mouths open. These I don't understand. But, hey, I'm sure others can relate, right?
When people drag their feet while they walk. Okay this one I can kind of relate. Mainly because I'm pretty sure I do this and I don't know how to stop. But I know how annoying the sound of shuffling feet is. Just pick up your feet when you walk. I'm sure it's not that hard.
Laughing at texts from other people when you're hanging out with someone and then not explaining what's so funny. This one I can completely relate to. If you are hanging out with someone and you get a funny text message from someone, and it's just soooo hilarious, you had better explain to you friend why it's so funny. It makes the friend you're hanging out with feel completely left out. You look like a jerk. So, just explain yourself. If it's personal then keep your mouth shut.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
How about we don't do that?
So, it's not like I'm not used to these kinds of things. But it's started to frustrate me more and more as I get older.
First of all, I'm 21. I'm not a child. I don't act like one. Unless, you treat me like one.Then you will see what a good impersonation of a psycho 13 year old I can do. It's actually pretty amazing if I do say so myself. I can whine and throw a huge tantrum. I can give more attitude than any 13 year old could ever hope to have. But, I generally don't act that way. I've been told since I was little that I'm mature for my age. So don't talk to me like I know nothing about the world. Don't pat me on the head. Don't assume you can be condescending just because I'm younger than you. It won't fly with me. I'm nice. Most of the time. But, give me a reason not to be and I don't care who you are the switch will be flipped and you won't like me anymore.
Secondly, and this goes with the above rant, just because you are old does not mean I have to respect you. If you don't respect me, I can guarantee I won't respect you. Your age doesn't make you a better person. And our generation has been taught not to stand for any disrespect, no matter who it's from. So, if you cut me in line at a store, I'll say something. If you can't drive your car, I'll tell you to get off the road. I know you look at us young people and think we're all the same, we're not. You can't judge us all and expect us to just accept it and treat you like you're something special.
And finally, another respect thing, I am quiet and I am a woman. Neither of these things mean that I am less of a person than anyone else. I don't speak up very often. I probably should. But, when i do say something you should probably listen. If I'm talking it means it's something that is important to me. And I don't care who you are, if you are a male you don't get to treat me like dirt. Sorry, but you don't. Actually, you're supposed to treat women with more respect. I know chivalry is dead all but c'mon. It's not like I'm asking you to throw your jacket over a puddle for me. I'm fully capable of walking around the puddle. I'm fully capable of opening my own car door. All I'm asking is that if I politely say "excuse me", move out of the way. I'll only say it once before I push you out of the way. Again, you're not better than me just because of your gender.
First of all, I'm 21. I'm not a child. I don't act like one. Unless, you treat me like one.Then you will see what a good impersonation of a psycho 13 year old I can do. It's actually pretty amazing if I do say so myself. I can whine and throw a huge tantrum. I can give more attitude than any 13 year old could ever hope to have. But, I generally don't act that way. I've been told since I was little that I'm mature for my age. So don't talk to me like I know nothing about the world. Don't pat me on the head. Don't assume you can be condescending just because I'm younger than you. It won't fly with me. I'm nice. Most of the time. But, give me a reason not to be and I don't care who you are the switch will be flipped and you won't like me anymore.
Secondly, and this goes with the above rant, just because you are old does not mean I have to respect you. If you don't respect me, I can guarantee I won't respect you. Your age doesn't make you a better person. And our generation has been taught not to stand for any disrespect, no matter who it's from. So, if you cut me in line at a store, I'll say something. If you can't drive your car, I'll tell you to get off the road. I know you look at us young people and think we're all the same, we're not. You can't judge us all and expect us to just accept it and treat you like you're something special.
And finally, another respect thing, I am quiet and I am a woman. Neither of these things mean that I am less of a person than anyone else. I don't speak up very often. I probably should. But, when i do say something you should probably listen. If I'm talking it means it's something that is important to me. And I don't care who you are, if you are a male you don't get to treat me like dirt. Sorry, but you don't. Actually, you're supposed to treat women with more respect. I know chivalry is dead all but c'mon. It's not like I'm asking you to throw your jacket over a puddle for me. I'm fully capable of walking around the puddle. I'm fully capable of opening my own car door. All I'm asking is that if I politely say "excuse me", move out of the way. I'll only say it once before I push you out of the way. Again, you're not better than me just because of your gender.
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