Pet peeves

So, we all have our own little pet peeves that someone else may do that increases our blood pressure a bit.  That is part of the game when you are human, and allow others into your life.  This allowance may be by choice through friends, by birth with family, or by professional means through work.  Regardless of where you meet someone, there are times when you wish you could scream at the top of your lungs "Seriously?  Are you kidding me?  STOP IT!"

I have a few pet peeves...probably more than some, but also maybe less than others.  For example - I think if you are using the restroom, washing your hands should be an automatic reaction.  Yet, there are people who think this is an option, and not an option they choose to do.  They walk out of the bathroom with their germ-ridden hands touching everything on their way out...they may as well have just violated the bathroom instead of actually using the toilet to achieve the same level of filth.

Another pet peeve - people who say they will call and don't.  If you say you are going to call me back I believe you.  When you don't call me back it introduces misguided distrust in our relationship, regardless of who you are to me.  If you don't want to talk, tell me.  If you don't want to waste your time in dialing my 10 digits, please let me know as to not waste my time waiting for your call back.

Another pet peeve are people who expect me to be okay when they run over my toes while pushing a stroller.  Come on - I have kids...I know it is a pain to walk around with those contraptions.  But, I do not ever remember it being okay to run over someone while they are standing still, then act repugnant toward them.

People who talk with their mouth full while in a professional setting.  Really, if I wanted to know what you had for lunch, I would ask you later.  I don't need to see you chewing the food, talking with your mouth full, and spraying tiny morsels as you speak.

I don't like when someone says they will do something, and then blatantly decide to not do the same something they said they would do.  Of course, this would be in alliance with the whole saying you will call thing.  I would rather you say no in the beginning than get my hopes up in thinking you are helping.

I have a strong disdain for people who talk badly of another's religion, political ideas, or experiences.  Last I checked, I live in the USA.  This offers me freedom to speak my mind, choose my religion, politics, and have my own experiences.  I don't force my opinions on you, so please do not force your opinions upon me.

I also really do not like snotty-faced spoiled people who really do not think past what will happen to them.  I loathe those individuals who believe I am just here to service them while they are fully capable of doing things on their own.  You have two hands, two feet, and a mind...use them and quit taking advantage of others.  There is no need to act like you are the center of the universe with millions and millions of other people who also exist on this planet.

I can't help but feel extreme distaste for others who simply complain about every little detail of their lives when they are so blessed.  We are all lucky to be alive, to experience love, joy, and yes even a little pain every now and then.  If you are so busy complaining all the time, how do you recognize goodness standing right in front of you.