Pet Peeves

Since I'm in a bitchy mood, I thought why the hell not talk about my pet peeves. As I was thinking, a landslide of things that bother me came rushing into my head.

I didn't realize just how much and how many things really irritate me. For starters:

• not finishing or following through on a plan
• changing plans mid-way
• wasting time
• leaving crap for others to pick up after
• not putting tools and other sundries back where they belong (so you can friggin find them again!)
• having to listen to the same old garbage recycled in a different package (what passes for news)
• lies / deceptions that insult my intelligence
• the incorrect use of a word, whether written or spoken (both of which make the offender sound like an idiot)
• inconsiderate assholes who are just plain mean for no good reason
• lack of a good argument or even an acceptable one (e.g. faith-based crap)
• unreasonable positions (ibid)
• being nice to satisfy one's own guilty conscience, or lack of sincerity
• putting too high a value on material possessions (biblical: may they burn, rust, or have moths eat away at them)
• attitude, i.e. lack of consideration or empathy, particularly in the face of personal crisis
• lack of sensitivity to others' hardships

Short list. I could go on and on. And yes, of course, I'm not above any of this stuff. I'm as guilty as everybody else. But airing this sure is satisfying. Okay, I feel better. :-)