pet peeves

i just arrived home after a very long day. i almost forgot about top ten thursday, so i put this list together in a hurry. it really wasnt too difficult to do, since i had a whole list of pet peeves waiting on the tip of my tongue. today was lllllooooonnnnnnngggg! i will be glad when it is officially over.

TOP TEN PET PEEVES

1. TRAFFIC-i am so glad that i dont have to work outside of my home. especially far outside of my home. being from so cal, traffic isnt anything new, but ohhh, it is a pain in my butt. i loathe the 91 freeway and especially all the fast trakkers whizzing by me as i am at a stand still in the normal lanes.

2. CUTTING IN LINE-whether it is at an amusement park, at a stop sign, or waiting in line to get on the freeway. it totally freaks me out when someone does that. i can literally feel my skin crawl.

3. MESSINESS-clutter is a naughty word in my home. granted it sneaks up on me every once in a while, but i really try hard to avoid it. those who know me well, know that i try and keep a very clean house. pretty much OCD style.

4. CHANGING OF PLANS-i am a planner and a list maker. i like to know in advance when things will happen and how they will happen. i dont know why, but my body does better when i do. when plans change last minute, i get very irritated and grumpy. this is one thing that i really need to work on.

5. SLOW DRIVERS IN THE FAST LANE-ok. if you want to go slow, then move over. do you not see the whole line of cars behind you? do you not see every car going around you? this irritates me to no end.

6. WHINING AND FIGHTING CHILDREN (mainly mine)-i think that certain sound hits a spot in my brain where i can't function when i hear it. i need some quiet time. that's why i have a rule in the car. NO TALKING WHEN WE ARE ON THE FREEWAY. it took some time to master, but it really does work. they either read, play or sleep and i can sing my heart away to the radio. it gives me some "me" time.

7. WASTING FOOD-i have this thing about finishing food that is on my plate. whether its at a restaurant or at home. i have to do it. i can't live with myself if i waste it. i am the queen of leftovers and doggie bags. i will save any scrap, take it home and put it to good use.

8. USING THE WORD GINORMOUS-really?! it isn't even a word! its a combination of two words. use one of the other words instead. is it really that hard? it sounds disgusting to my ears. it really annoys me whenever someone uses it in conversation. my darling son even uses it. ewww.

9. CHARGING MY CELL PHONE-i am notorious for not answering my cell or having a dead battery. why can't they just recharge themselves? it is so annoying having to remember to do that. i know, i know. most of society has gotten along just fine remembering to do it all by themselves, but this girl needs a little help in that department.

10. TOYS ALL OVER THE PLACE-i dont ask for toys for the kids anymore for their birthdays or christmas. we must have enough to fill a swimming pool. i think they actually reproduce. they are everywhere. my kids haven't learned the rule of playing with toys. you put the toy you are playing with away before you take out another toy.

ok, i am done venting. i feel much better now. this was a little bit of therapy for me. i was extremely frustrated and tired before doing this post, but now i am more relaxed. i knew blogging was good for you. ;)