Pet Peeves

[CombNWattles]

When your straw has an invisible slice in it and doesn't work.
The sound of college bros laughing.

These. I am listening to it this minute.

 

[Sally PB]

On a vehicle white is one of the easiest colors to see.

But not in winter if there is a lot of snow on the ground or in the air.

 

[thecatumbrella]

But not in winter if there is a lot of snow on the ground or in the air.

Mmmm, new pet peeve. People that can't be bothered to clear the roof of their car after a snowstorm. Just stay home, you lazy . Better than killing the poor sod behind you when your slush hits their windshield. I'm guessing this is a cold climate problem.

 

[The Moonshiner]

Mmmm, new pet peeve. People that can't be bothered to clear the roof of their car after a snowstorm. Just stay home, you lazy . Better than killing the poor sod behind you when your slush hits their windshield. I'm guessing this is a cold climate problem.

Sheets of ice coming off 18 wheeler trailers on the highway ain't fun either.
Don't miss those highway commutes.

 

[Love Donkeys]

That mindset is frighteningly common among adults, too. I can't tell you the number of times in my life that I've been shamed for having forearm hair, big feet, a small (borderline flat) chest, a 'deep' voice, not wearing makeup, being slightly muscular, and 'too thin'. The sources ranged from middle school girls to folks in their sixties-seventies - some of whom were complete strangers. I assumed adult society was mature enough to accept that not everyone can look like a pin-up. Silly me.

A closely related peeve that is also grinding my gears is the expectation that women need a relationship to be happy. Men face this too, but in my (admittedly limited) observations, it's a lot less.

When someone flirts, regardless of their looks or personality, the effect is *completely* lost on me. Right now I'm more concerned about improving my health, buying a vehicle, and getting a job that will actually pay the bills in today's economy. I'm don't want a relationship, and have already come to comfortable terms that I may never be in one. And that's okay! My life is complete as it is.

But several friends and family members are asking if I am a lesbian.

Sorry for the lengthy rant, guys.

I know where you are coming from. My second daughter, when she was around 17, said I was embarrassing her, why couldn't I act like the other mothers! I was hurt!

I told her, I wear jeans and work boots because I work along side your father to put clothes on your back and food on your plate. If you don't like the way I look, act or dress go live somewhere else.
I wanted to slap her silly!

 

[thecatumbrella]

I know where you are coming from. My second daughter, when she was around 17, said I was embarrassing her, why couldn't I act like the other mothers! I was hurt!

I told her, I wear jeans and work boots because I work along side your father to put clothes on your back and food on your plate. If you don't like the way I look, act or dress go live somewhere else.
I wanted to slap her silly!

I'm so sorry. I've gotten pretty rude comments myself. And even if you have thick skin, it still hurts coming from those closest to you.

 

[Chickenpoonumber2]

When I decide I want to get something done (clean, sit with chickens, make dinner) and everyone in my life thinks that's the perfect time to show me something or ask me to help with something. Usually after I was sitting there doing absolutely nothing the hour before.

 

[The Sniper]

When I decide I want to get something done (clean, sit with chickens, make dinner) and everyone in my life thinks that's the perfect time to show me something or ask me to help with something. Usually after I was sitting there doing absolutely nothing the hour before.

I wish I had time to just hang out with the chickens

 

[TheChickenGirl16]

When the trash can is full, and instead of taking it out, people pile it like Mt. Everest!

 

[MROO]

I almost asked you this the other day when you posted something about having 29 of them.

Wow, 29 donkeys? I'll bet they have one big a$$ feed bill! Sorry, I couldn't resist! I'm also sorry I didn't spell it the way I shoulda ... didn't want to end up in chicken-jail for "language!"