Things That Really Grind My Gears

We all have pet peeves. You know the people, places, things, etc that just really grind our gears and annoy the snot out of us.  Lately, I've found myself focusing on these things instead of all of the things that make me happy so I decided to just let it all out here because, well, that's what my blog is for!  Also, I've decided to keep up the list theme I seem to have going.

10 Things That Really Grind My Gears

1. Rattling noises in the car

OMG this is at the TOP of the list for a reason y'all!  I can't stand when something in my cup holder, dashboard, etc rattles. If I can't fix it right away then I usually turn up the music but unfortunately, that only disguises so much.  The worst is when you can't find the sound and you are just stuck with it.

2. People who refuse to answer emails, texts, voicemails, etc

I was emailing with a colleague last week about a problem with my account. I had copied my boss on the email as well hoping that would ensure a faster response.  My boss replied with an additional problem.  I was shocked when my colleague responded back quickly (it usually takes days for a response) but was annoyed that she only addressed the concerns of my boss.  I figured she'd respond to mine next, but NOPE!  Still waiting for that answer. #aintgonnahappen

3. Repetitive noises

Anything that beeps, chimes, or makes the same noise over and over and over again.

4. Slow drivers in the left lane

Hey, I get it. Not everyone wants to drive 10 mph over the speed limit. BUT this girl does so kindly move over to the right, let me pass you and then you can commence with pissing off the rest of the road warriors.

5. Know-it-alls

You know the type.  These are the people who won't ever let a story go without having SOMETHING to say about it. They've apparently done it all, experienced it all and know everything there is to know about something.  

6. Dishes in the sink

I lived with a friend of mine for 3 years. He was one of the dirtiest people when it came to the kitchen.  He would pile his dishes in the sink instead of opening the dishwasher that was 12 inches to his right. There were several times that I had to do a sinkful of dishes just so I could freaking wash my hands in our kitchen sink.  The worst is when he left for spring break and left a pot full of leftover spaghetti sauce in the sink. Didn't rinse it out, didn't put soap in it to soak, nothing. I. WAS. LIVID!  I'll never understand how someone can be so lazy that they can't just set a plate in the bottom rack and let the dishwasher do the work.

7. "Hey I just emailed you..."

I have known (and worked with) several of these types. They email you and before you can even open your inbox they are at your desk going "Hey I emailed you about..." and then proceed to recite their email word for word.  Dude, you emailed me, I'll respond when I get a sec.  That's how email works.  If you needed an immediate answer then why not just call me?

8. Zits

The fact that I'm 30 and still have them.  If I'm going to have the skin of a teenager, at least give me the metabolism to go with it.

9. Gym hogs

This has been happening a lot lately.  I go to the gym in the morning and have a plan of attack.  I only need 1 little area and a few weights but apparently that is too much to ask for.  I get kicked out of 1 spot by the boot camp class because they decided to be inside today. So I move to another spot and then I get kicked out by a trainer and their client.  The cycle keeps going and going and before I know it, I've wasted  my whole workout just moving around.  

10. Slow walkers

Basically just refer to #4 and you'll get the general idea.

Because I want to end this on a positive note, I'll leave you with this beautiful piece of work.  I mean I could just die over how beautiful this is.

Whew!  Now that I've put it all out there, I feel much better!  Tell me, what grinds your gears?