There are many things in this life that I love and enjoy. But equally so there are many other things that I am not so fond of. One might even say some of these I even hate.
While I try not to give too much energy or play to the things I hate, I can’t help but still loathe and despise them all the same.
So even the thought about writing about what I hate is honestly not the easiest topic that I have had to write about. Thankfully, I might have just found my inner cranky to at least compile and expand upon my own list here. Why?? Because this week’s Finish the Sentence Friday Listicle prompt is all about this.
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Therefore, here I am indeed giving play and writing about the things that I hate.
10 Things That I Hate More Than Anything Else
1. Mornings are no bueno to me.
As far back as I can recall, I have never been a morning person. I just wasn’t programmed to love being up with the birds. Conversely, I need to wake slowly and be given a chance to get my bearings in the morning. Doesn’t help that I am married to Mr. Sunshine himself in the morning. Nor does it help that my oldest took after him. These two can wake up out of a dead sleep. Plus, they both immediately start talking non-stop.
Then, there is my younger daughter. Like me, she could make a sport out of sleeping. Plus, she needs to ease her way into the new day just like her mom.
Because I mean mornings are not meant to be a race to see how much can we can get done in that first hour of being awake. Just me, but still.
2. No coffee in the morning equals this girl being grumpy.
Along the lines of not being a morning lover, comes the sheer fact that coffee at least helps me. Without that first cup of coffee, I truly am not a fun person to be around. Once I have indeed conquered that first cup of Joe, I more likely to be easier to be around. I also can then fully embrace the day ahead and all that comes with it.
3. The gas is on the right.
Now I am not a reckless driver by any means. But still when the speed limit clearly is listed and/or the driver in front of me is sitting on the break, while driving I am less than patient. And I usually get stuck behind these people when I am running late or I clearly have to be somewhere like yesterday! Still don’t get me wrong. I get there are times that require going at a snail’s pace. These include, but aren’t limited to sitting in traffic. But still while sitting in traffic isn’t any fun at least there is a reason for slow driving.
4. Press play and repeat in my brain.
You know the moment. See it is when you hear an annoying song. The next thing you know you are humming it hours later and there is no sign of you forgetting it anytime soon. Worst of all it probably isn’t even a good song that you keeps replaying in your own head. Like this oldie, but goodie…
5. Repetition is NOT the mother of all learning.
See you only need to tell me once. And OK, I may be forgetful. Yes I have admitted that HERE. But still, there is no need for anyone to repeat themselves to me nonstop. Therefore, one of my pet peeves is hearing the same thing over and over. Certain people in my own life sometimes do this and actually obsess over things to the point of repetition. (If you are reading his, you know who you are. Enough said!) And while I get it is just in their DNA and their nature, still is honestly grates on my nerves. Sorry but as patient a person as I am, this is something I have trouble reminding patient or calm for.
6. Just one more page or NOT.
I love to read. I have confessed to it over and over. But sometimes even I will be reading and have trouble keeping my eyes open. One time, I was reading on my iPad only to be awoken so rudely by said iPad hitting me square in the nose. Yup, a hazard of reading on a a mobile device. Books, therefore, are less dangerous in that way I suppose. But either way I have felt my eyes drifting and my head heavily falling my fair share from reading books, especially before bedtime.
7. Did I ask you?
That’s right, didn’t think so. Over the course of my tenure as a mom, I have gotten my fair share of unsolicited parenting advice. From the early days about breast feeding to recent times about state testing and opting out or not. Trust me, if I didn’t ask you than I most likely don’t want to hear your thoughts on it. So, as my mother always said, “If you don’t have anything nice, then don’t say anything at all!” Plus, so far my kids are just fine even if I didn’t do it the way you would…
8. Just don’t do it!
OK, I am a woman clearly. And yes I still a reproducing one at that still. And not that is anyone’s business. But still, I then experience “That time of the month”. So, why anyone would even think it was OK to tell me that my moods or attitude or emotions are due in part to this is beyond me. Again as I said in #7, just keep your thoughts and opinion on this to yourself, too.
9. Say what?
There is a clear generation gap between myself and my kids. I mean I am over 40 years old and they aren’t double digits. But when I find myself quoting a famous movie or song I know and they are literally Clueless, then I clearly know I am just getting older. Which while I know is the inevitable, still no fun when they can’t share in my memory.
10. Blogger beware.
If you aren’t a blogger or website owner, this one may go over your head. But if you are indeed a blogger, then I assume you get similar emails. You know the ones I am getting at here. The email starts off benign enough. But somewhere in said email, you are asked to have another person write, guest or add a link to a new or pre-existing article. All this clearly is for the sole purpose of buying links on website. Which clearly goes against Google’s policy on buying links on sites. I will save you the trouble. If you are in the market to boldly ask me to code a link “Do Follow” to buy page ranking, just don’t!
Maybe the overall theme for all the things, I hate or despise is in fact, “Just Don’t. That said, there are probably a few more now that I think about it that could still be added to my list of things I hate. But on second thought, I will leave it here for now.
**Of course, linking up with Kenya and Kristi for another round of Finish the Sentence Friday (FTSF) for 10 Things I Hate…
Kenya G. Johnson says
I did not click on Ice Ice baby but I know it’s going to come up later. Thanks. LOL! #6 I’ve dropped my phone and Kindle on my face. I have an older iPad so it’s too heavy to hold up in bed. But yeah even the phone hurts.
Janine says
LOL!! I just couldn’t resist π And yes the phone hurts, too!!
Kerri says
Yes to #7….especially from the non-parent. I always want to respond, let’s revisit your views when you have a two-year old hanging off your back π And wow when did your girls get so grown up?
Janine says
Exactly and anyone who doesn’t have children truly couldn’t get it even if they tried. And I have been asking that same question more often than not here lately, too!
Dara says
I’m not a morning person either. And agreed on number 8! No one should say that, it’s rude!
Janine says
Oh god, mornings are seriously my kryptonite. And exactly to #8, too!!
Meredith Spidel says
You had me at coffee and mornings! But I had to laugh with the book falling on your nose–I do this all the time! Haha!!
Janine says
Again, I love that we are indeed so much alike!! <3
William Holland says
That was a fun read. I was laughing from the get-go when you said your “inner cranky.” LOL We share several things on the list…un-asked for advice drives me crazy!!!!!
Happy Weekend, Janine! We survived another work week!
Janine says
Bill, every once in a while I have to let my “inner cranky” loose LOL! That said glad you enjoyed reading and Happy Weekend to you, too now π
Kristi Campbell says
Great list! The iPad reading really can be a hazard when you’re tired, I know. It’s happened to Tucker, too. I’m so not a morning person. I don’t know how many times I have to tell my husband to not talk to me AT ALL when he gets up all chipper in spite of how much or how little sleep he’s had. I need quiet and slow mornings. Tucker seems to be more like me that way (yay). Oh and the emails of “would you be interested in high quality content” and it’s not high quality at all. Glad I figured that out back in the day.
Janine says
Aw, poor Tucker, too! And as for the sleep thing at least I got one of my kids, too π Those emails glad I also know. But still so frustrating that they still exist!
J. Ivy Boyter says
I hate being behind people when I’m driving …
I am a good driver and definitely not your average mini-van driver, so getting stuck behind people who can’t do the speed limit, or WORSE, when I get cut-off by someone who ends up going slower than I was … yeah, I have ZERO patience for that crap.
I agree with many of your items in this list
Janine says
I am completely with you on this and couldnβt agree more as this is exactly how I feel, too!
clark says
# 3 and # 4 totally
# 3 somehow ties into my own, ‘maybe I’m getting old post’. The other day it occurred to me to call a friend I haven’t talk to in a while. Didn’t have his number and am not able to drive and search for a listing in my phone, so I waited until I came to a stop sign. My god! I left the planet while I looked for the number… must have sat at the stop sign for two minutes without a car anywhere else insight.. I’ll try to remember that, next time I’m in line when the light turns green and no one moves.
# 4 four days of ‘Shine on You Crazy Diamond’ in my head. Only got rid of it by replacing it with another catchy tune. aiyee
‘cellent FTSF
Janine says
And now I have that stuck in my own head, too LOL!! π
Tamara says
haha, I had the Paw Patrol song in my head all day. Total ear worm. And I saw a great quote today that everyone is an expert on parenting, except if they actually have kids.
So true!
Janine says
Aw, man that is a doozy to have in your head and would have love to seen that quote, too!
Lisa@TheGoldenSpoons says
Slow drivers make me crazy! Sometimes, I like to think God put them in my path to slow me down and keep me safe. That helps me deal with it a little better. My kids think I’m just nuts! π Mornings were also on my list -yuck!!
Janine says
I love that thought and am going to keep it in mind the next time I find myself behind a slow driver now!
Pat B says
It seems that some children come into this world with morning person tendencies, or the reverse and although these characteristics can be altered somewhat, it isn’t easy to do.
It would be nice if there were not those big generation gaps, but there are. At some point in your life, if you are like so many of my generation, you will not know about or understand those things that will become part of your children’s lives even though you think that can’t possibly happen.
π
Janine says
Pat, I don’t look forward to that and honestly try my best to spend all the time I can now with my girls while they are still young enough to be with me here.
Vickie says
I am so clearly not a morning person. I am up, I am at work but just don’t talk to me yet. I remember a work friend of mine saying to me when I was pregnant with my son “You know, you’re going to have to talk to him in the morning, right?” – I am a little better at it now, but still I need time to just sit with my coffee. Rushing ruins the whole day.
Janine says
Rushing totally ruins the whole morning at the very least and couldn’t agree more!
Emily says
Me too — NOT a morning person!! I was just talking about this today with my husband. He’s always chipper after his coffee and I don’t drink coffee and take a while to wake up. I don’t want excessive chatter in the morning!
Janine says
Emily, sounds like a similar conversation my husband and I have had, too!
Mary says
My Mother didnβt let us say hate when I was growing up and that was great when I was under 18 but now at 35 I can officially say I hate a few things. Super excited to dive into your list. I donβt hate morning but I think they hate me lol. Lol my boyfriend is Mr. Sunshine too, itβs adorableβ¦ sometimes. LOL The gas is on the right hahahaha iβve been there. The older I get the more surprised that young kids think Iβm cool, because I am not cool.
Janine says
Aw, Mary I most definitely think you are so cool, my friend π
AnnMarie John says
That last one is my biggest pet peeve. I get them ALL the time!! Or the ones saying they’ll pay $40 for a do-follow link. Are you kidding me? I hate driving behind someone in the fast lane going way under the speed limit and I hate hearing people chew their foods. While I’m not a big fan of the word hate, those are truly things I despise.
Janine says
I knew you’d totally get the do-follow link! And I am like you with this word, but still ended up being somewhat fun to vent to put together nonetheless!
Cynthia says
Haa, I’ve gotten some of those emails you speak of. Puh-lease.
LOL. Your other points here cracked me up. It takes me three days to wake up in the mornings. And unsolicited advice? Leave me alone, thank you very much. lol.
Slow driving…yeah, I get that. Although we had to go slow when we were lugging the camper. I felt sorry for all the other drivers. Teehee.
Hope you’ve been well! xo
Janine says
Aw, I know, right?!! I hope you are doing well, too. Many Monday hugs, my friend xoxo <3
Dana says
I laughed at the one about getting hit in the face when you fall asleep reading! When I read in bed, I lay on my side so if I fall asleep my face is safe. π Sometimes my book or Kindle falls off the bed though!
Janine says
Dana, I would be afraid if immune fell on the floor that Iβd break it. Knowing me that would so be my luck!
Jen says
Haha! I am one of those morning people. My husband does not appreciate that either π
And seriously, I get like 10 solicitations a day for do follow links???!!
Janine says
Glad it isn’t just me on both counts though!
Catherine Gacad says
So many of these are mine too. I can’t tell you how many speeding tickets I’ve gotten!
Janine says
Glad we have a few in common, too π