The 3rd installment of the 'blog off' is perhaps the one I am most giddy about. This time we're dishing about our pet peeves. And I can hardly contain myself. I mean, a chance for me to actually be REQUESTED to talk about things I can't stand? (And yes, someone actually said, "I have another idea for a blog-off... pet peeves! I would love to hear yours." They shall rename nameless for their own protection.)
Now, this should just always be a given when you read this dog & pony show blog - but I must reiterate that these are MY points of view & opinions. And while I heart you all, I am in no way, shape or form trying to offend or piss anyone off. These are just things that I can't deal with. These are MY hang-ups. Please do not take them personally if you are currently doing them or have done them in the past. (But at least try to correct the behavior before I ever see or hang out with you again... thanks!)
Ahem, let us begin: In no particular order...
Facebook irritations: (there are several...)
#1-Your profile pic is of your child(ren) or your pet(s). Not you... Here's the thang. I'm friends with YOU. Not your dog. Not your cat. Not your precious offspring. I would like to see your smiling face. (It is ok if the pic includes you AND your kids...) Please, by all means - put 9 gazillion cutsie patootsie photos of your dna in an album labelled, "my dna...". I'll browse when I have a chance. This also goes for inanimate objects. Like my hubby's profile pic is his new(est) motorcycle. That irritates me...
#1-a - when every.single.solitary status update you post is a scripture. Ok-fine, quote the good book. But every single post? Really? You know what that makes me wanna do? Not be your friend and NOT read your status updates. And this is sad because maybe one day you will quote a scripture that I will need to read...but you post them ALL THE TIME & that irritates me so I just read the first few words, realize it's scripture - again (surprise) -& I stop. So really it's your fault if I don't get to see that scripture I really needed. God is sad you did that to me.
#1-b - when you don't put your maiden name on your facebook profile. If I went to school with you & lets just say I knew you as "Jane Doe". If I get a friend request from "Jane Smith" & I don't know who that is & I try to see a picture of you to refresh my memory & it is a kid - then how do I know who you are? See - there is a method to my madness...
#2-Breastfeeding in public. Gag, gag, gag. Now, I know for all you mothers out there I have just stuck a knife in your heart. But please, bear with me. I realize your precious, lovely kiddos need to enjoy a meal. I get it. But ya know what - I need to enjoy a meal too. I do NOT like to look over & see a lady covered in blanket. I know what's going on under there. You're not fooling me. And I also know you don't have to provide it to your child straight from the source - if ya catch my drift. You can bottle that stuff up...
#3-People with no backbone. You've heard the saying 'You've got to stand for something or you'll fall for anything?' Well, I agree. There is nothing more frustrating than when a friend or family member won't stand up for what (or who) they believe in. I can't tell you how many times I've personally taken a bullet for someone by standing up for them because I thought they were right. Funny how that action is not reciprocated... I don't understand why people are scared to stand up for their own convictions or people they supposedly love or care about. This is an advantage to living in America. We are all allowed to have our own opinions & not be persecuted for them.
#4-Constant noise - like when someone taps incessantly on something. Drives me bonkers! Or like when a phone line at work has been put on hold rings back. And rings...and rings... & doesn't get picked back up. Seriously makes me wanna punch something.
#5-B-rad hitting my chair with his foot. B-rad's recliner is caddy-corner from my spot on the couch that also reclines. It annoys the crap outta me when he's reclined & I'm reclined & he uses MY reclined chair to rock him. I can feel that movement & I yell at him, "QUIT KICKING MY CHAIR!"
#6-Hair in places it's not supposed to be. (Example: on the wall of the shower, laying on the counter, on a sheet of paper...ick!) I hate hair. Any hair. Any color. Hair on your head. Eyelashes. Eyebrows. Hair south of the border (just sayin'). I have a hair aversion. I can't stand it to be on anything. If I see it on something, I have to use something other than MY body parts to get it off of there. Because I obsess about it & can't stop looking at it & then I get more freaked out. Ugh, hair...
#7-People who don't wear deodorant. 'Nuff said...
Sigh...I feel better. Like a good cleansing... I hope I have not forsaken any of you loyal stalkers. I would hate to lose anyone... I also can't wait to read everyone elses! Maybe your pet peeve is a girl who has a blog & runs her mouth & says (mostly) whatever she thinks? You should totally blog about it!
9 comments:
why would breast feeding gross you out. were you breast fed? you know what they are doing under the cover.....but you can't see it. you know i take dumps, but i close the door, does that still gross you out? you take dumps, right? i don't get it. i would prefer that women cover up, but only to keep perverts from gawking and snickering.
daniel mcafee
i was laughing about the "God is sad you did that to me" comment! priceless.
Daniel, Yes, I was breast fed, but that wasn't MY choice. :) It just grosses me out. That to me is just an intimate thing I don't need to see! Especially from a stranger! Now, if I'm in someones home, all bets are off. I gotta adapt! I've done it @ your home before! (not the feeding...just talking while your wife fed...) HA!
The dump thing? Gross, but true. But in all acutality - bodily fluidy stuff grosses me out. Just ask B-rad, I don't go #2 around him...been together 16 years. Never done it. #1?-no problem... I don't know why?!
Also-I know you have sex (I'm assuming in your bed-sometimes...), but when I've been in your bedroom I don't think about that. Now, if you were under the covers doing that & I was standing there - nu uh, no way...
Again- my hang ups, I'm a wack job! :)
Thanks for you comment! Love ya!
I do have to admit, I thought your list would be longer!!! :) {Hugs!!}
Um, do NOT hang around my husband. He will drive you absolutely NUTS with constant noise. He's a drummer and so taps, hits, moves to any beat he can. Seriously, when I burp Maggie, he makes up a cadence along with me. DRIVES ME BONKERS.
I'm getting ready to post on my blog! :)
I thought yours might be longer too. I have a similiar issue with facebook status updates, but it's when people leave quotes or every single update is something negative. I've have hid a lot of people b/c I was tired of reading their negative thoughts.
I will remember though to make sure I am in my profile pic all the time!
Breastfeeding in public doesn't gross me out in any way, Cooper was formula fed and I always felt akward feeding him public b/c I thought people were juding me b/c I wasn't doing what was best for him. As a matter of fact, that is a pet peeve of mine.
First of all, I like the black background now, I think it's easier to read your purple print ;) Okay, I didn't think those were so bad!! HAHAHA. Um, I am totally with you on the noise thing, I have super sensitive ears, noise makes me nuts. Oh, and if breastfeeding that is COVERED UP makes you crazy, then you would have died if you would have been with me at the zoo the other day. The mom was not covered AT.ALL. I really didn't care that much, except that my kids were like "mommy I can see her thingies" HAHA. You would have died....Never fear, we still love you, even with your complaints ;)
Jaime,
I've only gotten to #2 (???) and I HAVE to make a comment . . .
Once YOU have pumped breast milk from your breasts, then you are entitled to an opinion. Until then, just turn around and don't look. Don't be bothered by it.
Okay, I finished the list . . .
I agree with you on the constant annoy noise thing. Dan is a tapper. Ahhhh! He seems to hate quiet.
I hope my comment above did not offend you. It's a little more blunt than I typically tend to be. I was kidding about you not being entitled to an opinion. I just disagree with you.
Denise- Nope, not offended at all! I always say that I appreciate constructive criticism & I believe that's what you were doing. I did disagree when you said I wasn't 'entitled to my opinion', but you said you were kidding so it's a-o.k! :) And of course, NO, I've never had to pump. Thanks goodnes... ;)
I appreciate the fact that you disagree w/ me on the breastfeeding thing. I expected many people would. But again, these are MY hang ups & my issues. Bodily fluids in general freak me out. If you saw the comments between Daniel & I - it goes also to -ahem, using the restroom & farting for that matter. I don't do those in front of Brad (when I can help it. Sleeping doesn't count!) Some ppl may not care & let it flow, not me. That's one of my quirks.
Also-because you often give me positive feedback, I know your comments come from a good place. You were not being malicious to me. If the only time you commented was to berate me, I would be offended. :)
you better watch out the next time i have a baby....if there is a next time. i am going to get my boob out right in front of your face just because i know you LOVE it!!!!
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