2.) List 10 things that make you angry.
There are the obvious things that make me angry…like child neglect and kitten abuse, or vice versa…but I’m going to lighten things up by sharing some triggers that are beyond ridiculous and clearly should not be triggers. I like to think of them as quirky, unique, and lovable qualities though my husband might disagree.
Here are just a few things that drive me bat shit crazy…and really, why stop at 10?:
- My knee-jerk reaction is to throat punch anybody who screams in my face. Sorry Kainoa. :(
- Barking dogs. I mean serious…ENOUGH ALREADY!
- Loud noises while babies are sleeping. I’m looking right at you UPS man.
- Manual pencil sharpeners.
- People blowing in my face. See above with the throat punch.
- Incessant question asking.
- Excessive use of the of the word “MOM!”.
- People who hope the popular girls got fat.
- Small dirty children touching my face. Sorry Kainoa. :(
- Just…really stay away from my face already.
- Ice machines during our conversations…particularly when I’m the one talking.
- Chip Residue on my fingers.
- Kids who demand a cup of milk to go with their bowl of cereal. There’s already milk IN the cereal…how thirsty are you going to get!?! Also if I’m already sitting down then you’re on your own.
Wow, that was really therapeutic. I’m so glad we shared this moment together. Hopefully you’re not all terrified to meet me at blog conferences now.
Now it’s your turn!
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The Prompts:
1.) Share one good thing you’re looking forward to.
2.) List 10 things that make you angry.
3.) If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
4.) When was the last time you made something with your hands and what was it? (inspired by mindbump.com)
5.) Write a post or poem inspired by the word: dreams.
Bonus Vlog Option:
6.) Do you have a family pet? Introduce him or her to the internet in a video blog post!
Tonya says
Perfection.
I am especially fond of ” excessive use of the word “mom”.
I bet coming up with this list was therapeutic. I may have to submit a second entry. :)
hilljean says
Chip residue. Bahahahah! How about a nice bag of Cheetos? There is seriously nothing worse than Cheeto residue.
Tracy P. says
YES!!!! Cheeto residue could just BE the list. Sheesh!
Mo @ The Baby Is Fine says
I was about to post the same thing! Bleeeeeech (but yum…do I have any cheetos in the house??)
natteringnic says
Ewwww….yes! You have to scrub to get that guck off! I thought I was the only one who thought this. Realizations like this where you realize you are not alone is what the interwebs is all about!
Karen and Gerard says
None of these things make me angry, probably because I don’t have little kids to deal with–I’m so glad!
Gigi says
I totally get the barking dog one; particularly if it’s my neighbors dog. That darn dog has been known to bark for hours! I’m thinking they are either neglecting it or they are deaf.
Katie says
Dogs barking is an everyday experience here, they believe they are responsibile for the mailman going away.
Stacie @ Snaps and Bits says
Excessive use of Mom. I love it, I’m going to have to remember that one. Fun list!
Ginger says
“People who wished the popular girls would get fat” BAWHAHAHAHA!!!
Off to read the loud chewing and vaccum sales posts…2 of my anger triggers as well! LOL!
Arnebya says
Nope, not terrified at all. But I will mind my chewing if we do lunch next week though I’ve never been told I’m loud (when chewing, of course). What can brown do for me? BROWN CAN GET BETTER TRUCKS THAT DON’T RATTLE DOWN THE STREET AND LIGHTER CLOSING DOORS BECAUSE SERIOUSLY? How about I deliver the rest of your shift and you come deal w/the 2 yr old you just woke up?
hollow tree ventures says
I love every single one of these! Manual pencil sharpeners? How do you think of this stuff? But I absolutely agree. :)
Heather@KeepCalmAndLoveOn says
I teach kindergarten, and all the touching and screaming and demanding are reminding me a little too much of the joys (aka horrors) that await me when school starts back in a few weeks. *shiver*
chrisina says
spot on. except i’d add nail clipping to the list. i used to work in a room with a boss who would eat his lunch everyday at his desk and chew his gd pb and j sandwiches with his mouth open. every day. and he’d clip his mofo nails AT HIS DESK with me sitting feet away at least once a week.
Sue says
Yes on staying out of my face.
Also, I used to hang a politely worded, threatening note to our UPS guy on our front door when the babes were sleeping. I do believe that’s when the phrase “throat punch” was coined.
Jen says
I am glad you shared this list. I was going to blow in your face but now I won’t and I will make sure no conversation happen in front of ice makers.
Wow, you are high maintenance… I better make a list.
AnnMarie says
I felt so good after doing my list. Thanks for giving me a reason to vent.
Love your list and dogs barking? Yes, Yes, Yes! I HATE when people blow in my face! Come to think of it, I could have written this list.
BonnyBard says
barking dogs, loud chewing, question asking, MOM!… it’s like you read my mind, so I picked another prompt, you practically did this one for me!
Delilah says
I had a hard time stopping at just 10 but at the risk of scaring off pretty much everyone I saved some things for another list. Haha! Great list, Kat!
Andrea says
Yes the word “mom” should be rationed. I have had a few days where I have completely shut off the mom faucet. :) Although the two year old did not quite understand why I was telling him my name was no longer “mom”.
Amanda says
Haha, I’m totally with you on the face stuff, assembling things, and most of all, the word ‘mom.’ Some days I feel like changing my name. And she says it even when we’re the only people in the room and she already has my undivided attention! It’s a bit like my first restaurant job as a food runner, when it felt like my name was “fresh food up.” If I never hear that phrase again, I will be a happy woman.
Jennifer says
Limiting these to 10 was probably a good idea. Although I didn’t list any of these in my 10, I think they are pretty standard for daycare providing momma’s. I’m ready to run away from home. Will fall never get here???
Rachel J. says
Love this list! In addition to incessant question asking I would add incessant requests for food because I’m in the middle of that stage right now. The words “I’m hungry” nearly throw me into a fit of rage. YOU HAVE DONE NOTHING BUT EAT ALL MORNING. YOU ARE NOT HUNGRY.
Jennifer says
David loves the old school room manual pencil sharpeners. We have one hanging in our laundry room. As soon as I get my office finished I’m buying the best electric pencil sharpener on the market.
May says
Chip residue? Come on! How can you be expected to deal with something of that magnitude? Really! I had not noticed it myself, but NOW I will be hyper-alert and angry about it too!
Bruna says
I can’t stand anyone breathing or blowing into my face. Ugh. I hear ya on that one :P
kaye says
I can relate to that list! kaye—the road goes ever ever on
Jessica says
Love this list!
I totally agree with the loud chewing, barking dogs and the UPS man. I even have note that says not to ring the bell bc of sleeping baby but then people seem to think they need to beat on the door like the house is on fire. Really?
Alissa says
Ooh, I agree with ALL of these and especially loud chewing and excessive use of MOM.
Diane@BeStillaMinute says
I feel your pain on the urge to throat punch. On a daily basis.
Lady Estrogen says
Is it weird that I LOVE the manual pencil sharpener that was the grinder version screwed into the side of the counter at school? I would volunteer to do an entire pack of pencils. Ahh, that smell. Haha.
Jen {at} take2mommy says
Almost every morning I brace myself for the same milk request. I pour it in their cereal and then they ask for a cup of milk to drink. Itsinyourcereal!!! #batshitcrazy
Marta says
I hate hate hate people who ask me to repeat things. If you weren’t listening the first time why should I say it again? This doesn’t work well for me as a mother of two small children.
Nicole @MTDLBlog says
Poor Kainoa….. :)
How about people who say “Whoot” online?
Julia says
The UPS man has ruined more than one nap in my house and pissed me off but at the same time he brings me lovely packages that I ordered, so shouldn’t I really be angry with myself?
kisatrtle says
This made me chuckle so thanks.
Mimi says
bahahaha #3 bahahahaha 3 oh, it’s killing me!! You come up with these things and my response is, “freaking A, I think that, but never would’ve come up with it for Top 10 list!” My boys were asking me why I was laughing!! Yes, your posts make me out loud laugh! Oh, and I plan on doing my post tonight. Yes, it’s late. Welcome to my life!
Awn says
Oh noisy chewing makes me bananas! Bananas.
SMHMama says
OMG the face, yes, get out of my face! If my kid tries to lick my face one more time … argh.
a Book for My Daughter says
Thanks for coming up with the Top 10 prompt idea—it was incredibly therapeutic AND I got a chance to remind my husband and kids to stop doing the things they are doing to piss me off!
Your list cracked me up, especially the fact that your reaction to someone screaming in your face is to punch or kick them. I have the same reaction if anyone grabs my ankles. I’ve had to warn the kids (in a panic that I might hurt them) to stop grabbing me, I might kick them. Glad I’m not alone!
Robbie says
Why do they even make manual pencil sharpeners any more? They suck. Also loud chewers should have to sit at a table all alone.
Shelly Ann Black says
I did one of your writing prompts today I think I added it to the blog correctly.
For the scariest moment in my life prompt.
http://missblackcallgirl.com/the-hardest-thing-i-have-ever-done/