Pet Peeve #56: When someone’s cell phone goes off during a staff meeting.

A staff meeting alone is a pet peeve. We are all adults. Why must your phone ring during the staff meeting? TURN YOUR PHONE OFF!!! The killer is when they return from taking their phone call and say, “What did I miss”? R U Serious!!!! You missed A LOT because you were in the hallway talking to your hairdresser. STOP IT! UGH!

Pet Peeve #55: People who block the box.

I shall begin with a confession. I do not have a criminal record, but I have dealt with my fair share of traffic court violations. My mother even taught me how to drive at the age of 14 so I consider myself very experienced in this area. When driving not only should you obey the written rules, but you also need to obey the “respect rules” on the road. Respect rule #1: DO NOT BLOCK THE BOX!!! As adults we all should not need a sign to tell everyone to not block the box. FYI- The box is that middle area in an intersection. Blocking the box does nothing, but delay traffic. More people go on the red light instead of the green light. It also starts a pattern of everyone blocking the block, because they do not want to miss the light. All this causes is road rage, and it adds to the travel time. Please, STOP IT! UGH!

Pet Peeve #54: People who wear powder around their neck.

I am finding adults mainly commit this crime. I do recall as a child taking a bath and having powder around my neck to keep cool during the summer, but I never left the house. Please understand it is OK to use powder, but it should not be noticeable. You should not be in the streets looking like you got in a fight with cocaine and lost. Yes, we understand it is hot outside, but you cannot walk out the house with powder around your neck. Please, STOP IT! UGH!

Pet Peeve #52: Grown People who suck their thumbs.

The older I become the more I understand the world is filled with interesting people. There is not much I can say about this pet peeve. Why? Why are you an adult and you are still sucking your thumb? I think the biggest problem about this is when someone does it in public. Really though? If anyone over 10 (I am being very understanding) still sucks their thumbs or finger that is not normal. FYI-Never say anything to someone who does this because they are very defensive. Just look at them and let your facial expressions say, “STOP IT! UGH”!

Pet Peeve #51: Uninvited Visitors!

I really do not understand why people show up to someone’s house unexpected and uninvited. I do know the people who tend to do this have no life, poor social skills and little to no friends. Call me or text me first before you come to my house. Give me time to work up a lie (forgive me Lord), so I can explain why now is not a good time to visit. When I am home, I am in my bag on super relax mode. If I wanted to see you, I would have visited, and if I wanted to talk, I would have called you on the telephone.

Why is it that uninvited visitors show up saying, “We thought you wanted company”. Did I say I wanted company? NO! That is just a dumb statement to justify your unexpected visit. When they come in your house they are always hungry, thirsty, or they always walk around the house. When my doorbell rings, I don’t come to the door, but I look out the window. I don’t do well with uninvited visitors and I do not have a problem with screaming from the window, “STOP IT! UGH”!

Pet Peeve #50: People who stink!

Celebrate Good Times Come on!!!!!!! Pet Peeve #50 is here!!! We have come a long way since Pet Peeve #1; therefore, I introduce Pet Peeve #50: People who stink!

Before writing this pet peeve, I had to check to see if I had discussed this topic with everyone. To my surprise I was shocked that I never discussed this matter. People who stink should have made the top ten list of pet peeves. Please understand I am aware that certain people have certain problems (sick, mental illness, homelessness, drug addictions and etc.) and their upkeep is affected. This pet peeve is not about those folks, but normal people who refuse to wash. I just do not understand how people can have foul body odor (BO). All of my friends smell good, so I do not know their thoughts. Someone needs to write a book called, “The Mind of Someone Who Smells”. Do you just not wash for a few days? Do you get wet, but not scrub? Do you only wash your arms and legs and neglect the vital body parts? I am having a hard time trying to understand why an able adult smells. Do you not smell yourself? What is going on? No matter what age you are, it is not kool to smell. Who said it was OK to wash once a month? Who made up that rule? Huh? SPEAK TO ME!!! Funk should not be your best friend. SAY NO TO FUNK! That is my new campaign! 1, 2, 3…… SAY NO TO FUNK! Here I go………….O to the M to the G!!!! Soap is so cheap!! How do you have a house with running water and you still come out the house rockin. That is just trifling on all levels! NO EXCUSES! Wash your funky butt and STOP IT! UGH!

Pet Peeve #49: People who wear tight clothing.

Before writing this pet peeve, I had to do some research because I had a feeling I wrote on this topic before. Yes, Pet Peeve #18 is “People who gain weight and wear tight clothing”, but I recently realized I have a problem with people who wear tight clothing in general. Is it too hard to find clothes that fit? Must you honestly force fabric to tear so you can wear something that is not even your size? Your buttons and zippers should not be on suicide watch! Do the fabric and buttons and zippers on your clothing some justice and find some clothes that fit. Denial will get you nowhere. Smh STOP IT! UGH!

Pet Peeve #48: When parents say their child is 25 months.

Before I begin, I must credit the frustration of my good friend Tiara for bringing this wrongdoing to my attention. The Pet Peeves are quite popular, and I usually get request to write on individual Pet Peeves. However, the request must be something that annoys me as well. So I must give a special thanks to Tiara for giving us Pet Peeve #48.

Tiara told me that she came across a father who said his child was 25 months. STOP IT!! He needs to have his man card revoked! I need pediatricians to please tell all parents to stop using months to describe their child’s age if they are over the age of 13 months. To be honest, you should stop once they are one. Really though? What is the point? Is your child 72 months or 6? No one should have to start doing math in their head to determine a child’s age. Sad thing is that parents teach their children years to explain their age while parents are still using months. Can we say confusion? When a parent tells me their child is any age between 14 months and over, I question the parental ability to raise that child. Not only do I doubt, but I also lose interest, and I begin to think, “STOP IT! UGH”!

Pet Peeve #47: When people look you in the eye and do not hold the elevator door.

Really though? You saw me coming, and you let the door close in my face. It is so rude knowing people are coming, and you let the door close in their face. UGH! If the doors are glass I just stand there with a blank look on my face that says, “Don’t let me catch you on the streets”. To be honest, I rather ride in the elevator alone. It is not my elevator but my personal preference. However, I know if I make eye contact with anyone trying to get the elevator I must try my best to hold the door for them. It is common courtesy. There have been occasions when I have hit the close door button 1,000 times, but no eye contact was ever made. That is the key. You can only be rude or selfish if you did not make any eye contact. So simple. If you are making contact and still letting the door close in people faces, STOP IT! UGH!