BUG LIST

No, I will not be rambling on about entomology in this blog post, but rather my list of pet peeves. Twenty of them to be exact. Here we go, in no particular order:

1. When you're walking in a crowded place and the person in front of you is either walking very slow or randomly comes to a complete stop for an inconsiderable reason.
   Why? I always have somewhere to be. Everyone has somewhere to be. If you need to stop in a crowded place, treat it as if you were driving on a highway: pull over to the right or left shoulder and stop.
2. When someone in earshot distance of you is chewing their food extremely loud or making unnecessary noises while they are eating.
   Why? This one just messes with my mind. One half of me is bothered by the sound and visual of it and the other half of me is mind-blown at how someone could have such mediocre table manners. 
3. When you're speaking to someone directly and they take out their phone and start checking their social media accounts, responding to texts, and ultimately not giving you their undivided attention.
   Why? Okay this is just flat-out rude. This bothers me because when someone does this to me, I immediately think this person really doesn't care what I have to say at all. Then I think about just how much technology consumes our lives in the 21st century, but that's a different topic for a different blog post. 
4. When you're in the car, at a party, or practically anywhere where there is music playing and your favorite song comes on and you say something along the lines of "YES, this is my favorite song!" and someone says something similar to, "THIS SONG SUCKS."
   Why? EVERYONE IS ENTITLED TO LIKE WHATEVER THEY LIKE. DO NOT PUT DOWN THE THINGS I LOVE. DON'T BE #RUDE. 
5. Getting all made-up for the day (awesome outfit, hair on point, and make up game strong) then having to take it all off when it's time to go to bed ONLY to have to wake up the next day, put together another awesome outfit, make your hair up all over again, and reapply your bomb make up.
   Why? This might be the teeny, tiny lazy person inside of me who just doesn't want to engage in those activities all over again when just a few short hours ago I was good to go. But sleeping with your hair in a pony tail is almost as bad as sleeping in your make up and sleeping in normal clothes does not compare to sleeping in cozy PJs so I've come to accept this bug.  
6. When you're scrolling through social media and see #MCM (Man-Crush Monday) and #WCW (Woman-Crush Wednesday) posts.
   Why? I feel as if this one is self-explanatory. We get it. We know you two are obsessed with each other, you don't need to tell us every week. Get a room and don't take your phones with you. Thank you. 
7. Receiving a grade of a 79%, 89%, or 99% on an assignment, exam, or quiz.
   Why? One point would really help a sister out. One point makes all the difference! One point of being so close, yet so far away. 
8. The feeling of knowing you're going to be late to something even though you very carefully planned not to be.
   Why? Because this happens to me all the time. I plan to be done and ready by a certain time and I even factor in travel time, etc. and then I STILL end up being late -- probably just by a few minutes. It bothers me because I really do try to be on time! 
9. When people make negative or joking comments about individuals with special needs, handicaps, disabilities, or any type of physical or mental impairments.
   Why? I grew up with my father working with children with special needs and now my sister does as well. These individuals do not deserve to be mocked or be the subject of ridicule. 
10. Any and all Wi-Fi related issues.
    Why? Because I'm a millennial and it's 2016; Wi-Fi issues should no longer exist. 
11. When you're having fun with your friends or doing something you enjoy and realize you have an assignment due soon or that you have to do something time-sensitive ASAP.
    Why? This one just kills the fun and that's no fun. 
12. Cooking an awesome meal and enjoying it with friends or your favorite TV show or movie and then having to clean up the whole kitchen after.
    Why? This one also kills the fun. Once the food is gone or the show/movie is over, SO IS THE FUN BECAUSE IT'S TIME TO CLEAN.
13. Driving long distances by yourself at night.
    Why? So I've never had to do this, but it sounds like it would make me extremely sleepy, which would be quite the problem since I'm driving... 
14. Waking up late/sleeping through your (seventeen) alarms in the morning.
    Why? Because I have places to be and things to do and I have no excuse for my body being selfish and wanting sleep. It's like I always say, "better to look great and arrive late than be on time and ugly..." this goes along with #8
15. Planning for everything and still managing to forget something.
    Why? Because I'm human and I forget things but it still makes me frustrated! 
16. Having professional/serious meetings over meals/while eating.
    Why? Two facts about me: I talk too much and I eat way too slowly. This combination results in the longest meeting ever. It's more counterproductive than productive. Trust me. 
17. Going somewhere indoors while it's nice outside and then leaving only to find out it's POURING RAIN outside and having no umbrella or rain jacket.
    Why? This one is definitely self-explanatory. No one likes running out in the rain when they're just trying to go about their day. 
18. Waiting in long lines anywhere. The line for rides at amusement parks, the check-out line, the line to wait to see your academic advisor... 
    Why? I have zero patience. Lines are the bane of my existence. Yes, I'm being dramatic, but you can agree, waiting in lines is the worst. 
19. When people/acquaintances (note my word choice) ask me if something is wrong or if I'm sick just because I'm not as dressed up/put together as I usually am. 
    Why? Because leave me alone, that's why. Just kidding (not really), some days I don't feel like getting all dolled up, or maybe I was running late this morning, or maybe I'm actually sick and you should stay away from me :) 
20. When people tell me that high school and/or college are the best years of my life.
    Why? You should be aiming to make each year of your life better than the previous one. Working hard in high school sets you up for success in college and working hard in college allows you to have success in the real world after. We should constantly be evolving ourselves into bigger and better versions of ourselves. Life does not end after college. It's only the beginning. 

Okay, WOW this assignment was much more difficult than I thought it would be. Mostly because I'm a half-glass-full kind of gal and thinking of negative things/things that bother me isn't my favorite. However, listing these annoyances has allowed me to reflect on how I've dealt with these situations in the past when they have presented themselves. I'm a firm believer in always being a work in progress and reflecting on these "bugs" made me realize I can do a better job at reacting to them in a more positive way so that maybe someday this list can be a little shorter.