Thursday Thirteen: 13 Things That Annoy Me

Yep, only 13. :P

1) People who get a significant other and have it consume their whole lives. This is true for both men and women of my acquaintance. When I met MM, I still kept up with all my friends (both men and women). I still returned phone calls and emails. Sure, the main topic of all my conversations were generally him, which was probably rather annoying for those who knew me, but I still kept in touch. Just because you have a new man/woman doesn't mean you can't keep up with your friends/family. Get a clue.

2) People who flake without notice. I was guilty of this myself last weekend. I hate it when I do that to people, or other people do that to me. Is there anything worse than a no call/no show? For those of you who were expecting me this past weekend..SORRY! I truly didn't mean to.

3) Going to the dentist. Actually, that doesn't really annoy me. It's the dental hygienist that annoys me. I swear she's of the devil.

4) The idiot at AOL who put up an article stating what's considered "good" credit, "ok" credit and "bad" credit who said a person with a 400 credit score could get a interest rate at 9%. Please don't pay attention to that article. Seriously. If you have a 400 middle credit score, you cannot get a home loan for 9%.

5) When people don't return my phone calls or emails, then try to lie about why they didn't. Look, every single person in your company that I emailed/called before you responded promptly. Don't tell me "your system is down" because I know it's a lie. Just say, "I was busy." and that'll be fine.

6) When I hit every single freaking red light on my way to work. Do you know how many stupid stoplights there are on my way here? 15. Yes, 15 freaking red lights this morning. WTF?

7) That my friend Casee moved to Idaho. I miss her and want her to come home.

8) My Psycho Ex-Neighbor. Look, you decided to live with a crackhead. You decided to marry a crackhead. It's too late now for me to see him as anything other than a crackhead. I am not the doctor, don't expect me to fix your problems or be sympathetic now. I'm over it.

9) Not being able to find any cute, casual summer dresses for work. I know what style I like and what material flatters me, but can I find it? Nope. I have 2 freaking dresses, that's it. It's 120 degrees outside, I do NOT want to be stuck in pants.

10) Deadbeat Dad's. Look, sweetheart, you were there when that little spermy cound the egg. Suck it up and be a man now, eh? Do you think SHE wanted this baby? Do you think SHE doesn't have doubts and fears? Of course she does. But she's doing what needs to be done for her child. You can do the same.

11) Stupid women who swear they can do anything a man can. Look, the fact of the matter is, there are some things a man can do that we, as women, can't. Does that make us inferior? No, because there are things we can do that they can't. Like give birth. But to all of you women out there with Penis Envy, let me ask you something...Can you pee standing up? 'Nuff said.

12) Servers who expect a tip. A tip is a privilege, not a right. If you're friendly, greet me when I come in and are prompt in serving me my beverages and food, I'll tip you. If you leave me sitting for more than 15 minutes without a word, however, you aren't getting shit. Just because you work as a waitress/waiter does not mean you are entitled to a tip. You're only entitled to a tip if you do your job..and do it well.

13) When scary things happen to my family.

So, what about the rest of you?


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