Things that make me go, grrrrrrrrrr

Hello Cherubs, 

So I thought it's time to be a grump, well not really a grump so much, just gonna tell you about the things that wind me up.

Yes, yes, I know. If you've read what I had to say on Tuesday, I do still stand by what I said. I fully accept that I allow really mundane, everyday tings to wind me up. Why? I dunno, makes life more interesting. My mind would be a boring place to be if I only ever thought about rainbows and butterflies. A little bit of tame anger spices things up a bit.

Right then, my top ten Pet Hates (why do we call them Pet Hates?...it's not like I hate my pets. Answers on a postcard please.)

10) Invasions of my personal space - Now, compared to a lot of people I know, I think I'm quite a tactile person. I like hugs, holding the hubbies hand, a little knee rub to show support etc. What I object to is strangers getting too close to me, like in a queue or whatever. Also, I hate anyone standing behind me or looking over my shoulder. Yep, I can feel my blood pressure increasing steadily. Also, if I'm hot then I'm generally bothered too, so anyone's body heat is unwelcome - just stand back or you'll hear me growl.

9) Spoilers - Why do people like to tell you what they've read or heard happens in next weeks Hollyoaks or that film I haven't seen yet? All those people who read the magazines with spoilers in, why can't you just keep it to yourself. Also, I know they've got to attract an audience, but adverts for the upcoming shows do my head in. In fact, if I just watched the adverts, I wouldn't need to watch the programmes so a lot of time is saved. Hm, nah, then I'd have to get a life and I quite like being a saddo soap addict.

8) Same words / different meanings - I don't even know why I let this get to me. I know it's silly and I accept that we all have different abilities when it comes to the English language - it's a minefield. I don't know what gets to me more, the fact that we have so many words that are the same or similar with different meanings or when people don't get them right. You know the ones; There, Their & They're, To & Too. When people say "I wouldn't of minded" instead of "I wouldn't have minded". This is really shallow of me and I know I might offend some people with this. But, this is my truth.

7) Closed minded people - Yep, people who express an opinion without considering the views of others. If you open your mind to at least respect what others have to say you might just learn something - if not about the subject or yourself then certainly about the person. Some people are so transfixed on their own opinions and believing they're right that they disregard everything but. I believe this is so self-centred and small minded. Please, if you are one of these people, just try seeing things from another angle - you might be surprised.

6) Telling people how to live their lives - I know, we all have opinions on how others live their lives and I'm probably the worst person for having an opinion, but really, how much do we know about them and their situation? Even those we close to have secrets and privacy. We might not always understand why people do things or live the way they do, but that's their choice. I don't know anyone who has a perfect life with a right to comment on anyone elses. I'm gonna try a bit harder to to stick with this myself - feel free to point it out if I fall off the wagon in your company.

5) Shouting in public - Especially at children. In my hometown, going through the town centre, all you seem to hear is Mum's screaming at their children, usually swearing at them and general young people shouting at each other, usually obscene things. Now, I'll not lie to you, my sweet reader, I can turn the air blue with some of the things I say, I'm not against swearing in general, but why feel the need to shout it in public? It's not right when there's children around for them to hear.

4) Piercings - I mean seriously. Not only do I not like the look of them, I just don't see the point. Ear's I can just about understand, unless you have those big gaping holes with silly things poked through, why would you do it? Anything on the face, urgh. I think it looks so cheap and nasty. Body piercings, why? It doesn't look nice, it can get infected and the thought of getting in caught on clothing etc just turns my stomach. Bleugh. Then those random piercings in weird places, like the bit that connects your top lip to your gum - eugh. Don't you get food stuck in it? We saw a girl the other day with a piercing in that bit of skin between your thumb and forefinger - gross!! Another girl had a jewel sticking out of her skin just above her cleavage. What's wrong with these people? Making random holes in your skin that have no need to be there. I also have this strange childhood fear that if there's any holes in your skin, then your skin can unravel and expose all your insides. The rational side of me says that's stupid, but there's still that part of me that thinks "It could happen".

3) Tattoos - Just like with piercings - what is the point? One day your skin will be old and baggy and wrinkled and shrivelled and you'll look daft. I do have levels of dislike too. Little, black tattoos where they can't be seen daily are okay. Large or coloured pictures or patterns - no. It's so permanent, there aren't many things in this life that can't be undone. Why would you want to stain your beautiful skin with ink? I'm sure that there will come a day when you regret it. And then there's the symbols, names, initials, dates etc. So cringey. We're going to love and lose many people throughout our life - we don't need permanent reminders of them when they meant so much. We carry them with us in our hearts and memories - displaying them says to me - "Look, I've lost someone, feel sad for me". I'll probably get a load of hate for saying this. Chill out, it's just my opinion. I think tattoos look cheap, I don't see the point and I think you'll regret it. If you wanna comment, go ahead. If you want to try to change my mind, go ahead, but you need a good argument to do so.

2) Peas - Yes, these little blighters come near to the top of my list. I know it's irrational but they wind me up. They hide under other things on your plate and they roll around your plate and they fall off your fork. I have checked this out with myself and come to the conclusion that it's a control issue - I dunno though, I don't have a problem with other things I can't control. If they're in rice or something that keeps them still, that's fine but just rolling around or floating in gravy is too much to take. My darling, long suffering, husband has even learned to pop my peas in a little ramekin on the side of my plate, bless him. I love that man, muchness. What i don't love however, is when we're out and he either hides a pea or pretends to hide a pea on my plate - it drives me crazy. And he'll do stupid things to wind me up like swizzle his peas all around his plate. Only in public though, to make me look crazy. (Or, even more crazy I should say!)

1) Lies / Liars - I don't know what winds me up more, the actual lie itself, the fact that someone felt the need to be dishonest to me or that they think I'm stupid enough to believe what they say. Especially the silly, petty lie that there's no need for. If you can't be honest, keep quiet. I tend not to respond to blatant lies, just go along with them and think "You idiot!"

So, that's me and my grumblings. I will say again, these are only my opinions and although I believe in what I say, it doesn't make me right. 

I'm sure there are many other things that get to me and I'm sure I'll write about them another day, but for now I'm signing off to do some more crochet before watching Hollyoaks. 

Thanks for reading :-)