You know what really grinds my gears? Here are 25 things that just drive me nuts.


I thought it would be good fun to share with you some things that just Grind my Gears!  People always think I'm so positive, but if you only could hear my inner monologue. Today, I share these with you in hopes that you'll have a few laughs and that you won't use them to mess with me in the future. These are in no particular order.

1. Doctor's offices concept of time. So I get there on time for my appointment but you don't see me until an hour later. I call you at 8:30am (you open at 8am) and your messaging says you are closed! "Please call back during normal business hours" you mean like right now the time I am calling you? Ahaaaaa

2. Loud leggings as everyday wear. Everyone goes nuts for them on Facebook, but I don't understand them. I'm always trying to draw less attention to my thighs and butt, not broadcast them. 

3. Bath bombs. I don't get them. They have crazy glitter and things in them. That doesn't seem very relaxing. Right now I'm getting all worked up thinking about cleaning the tub afterwards. 

4. There are all these new rules about safety with car seats. No coat, must be rear facing, four point harness, latch system, and you need a new seat every six years. But then we send our kids to school in a school bus, and they are magically safe with no seat belts? 

5. When people put garbage in the recycling bin. They are right next to each other people. One is blue and one is a "trash" color and has trash in it. Come on, hug a tree. (Cue inspirational music)

6. Being an adult is hard. It looked so much cooler when I was a kid.

7. When a store has two doors but keeps one of them locked. What's the point? I never pick the right door! 

8. When people talk very loud on their phone in public. Plus, they're never juicy conversations either. Usually a TMI situation.

9. When I get a spider bite and don't turn into Spider-Man. 

10. When I can't find the beginning of the toilet paper roll. Come on Jess, cats and puppies do this every 11 seconds. You've seen the Facebook post.

11.  When I try to blowout a match, but I get the candle I just lit instead. 

12. I was in pet smart yesterday and watched a couple purchase a stroller for their dog! Are you kidding me America? You're going to take your dog for a walk in a stroller? I wanted to hit them with a Newspaper. "No, No."

13. When someone likes or comments on a really old post or pic from like 2 years ago. It is creepy. It is not like I posted it on the internet for all to see or anything. The stalkers manifesto says don't get caught. 

14. How weight obsessed we are as a society. We are constantly judging "she needs to eat a hamburger" or "she needs to put down the hamburger." Let's give each other a break. Be healthy and happy, and just keep your hurtful comments to yourself. 

15. When you finish putting furniture together and you find a left over screw. Oh well, hope that wasn't important. 

16. The nerd look is in now! Where were you when I was 12? 

17. When someone takes forever to make a left turn. Me behind them " I could have turned 10 times by now!" They finally turn. 10 cars coming from both sides. "Grrrrrr!" 

18. The fast talking at the end of an advertisement. At first I'm thinking, wow that sounds like a great product (fast talk).  Wait, did they just say anal leakage?

19. When I misplace my phone and I hear it ringing. "I'm coming one sec. I know you're here somewhere. What are you doing in my closet?" Miss the call. Call right back and they don't pick up! Ahhhhh just text me! Not knowing what you wanted drives me crazy. 

20. When I can't remember where I parked. That is the real reason they invented the panic button. 

21. When automatic doors don't open right away when I approach them. It messes up my whole strut. I have to make a grand exit and entrance at all times. 

22. When people use a fork and knife to eat pizza or French fries. What's next? ....wings? It's so much fun eating like a savage. Why deprive yourselves when it is socially allowed. 

23. When I take just one bite of my food and the waitress asks me how my food is. All I can do is nod cause my mouth is full. Give me time to swallow please. 

24. When someone tells me I'm wrong when science agrees with me.

25. When people tease me for my accent. It is called a Pittsburgh accent people. And it is how "champi-yinz" talk. 

Next time you have something happen to you that just drives you bonkers, try dealing with it with a little humor. In your head say "You know what really grinds my gears" or "You know know what really steams my broccoli!" You should start to see yourself switch from anger to a little smile. This is how I prefer to deal with the crazies. To quote Van Wilder "You shouldn't take life to seriously. You'll never get out alive."


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