Pet Peeve #27: When people get gastric bypass surgery, keep it a secret and ask you if they lost weight.

Gastric bypass is a surgery that makes the stomach smaller and allows food to bypass part of the small intestine (webmd.com). This is typically an option for people who are overweight. A small stomach means less food a person can eat resulting in weight loss and in most cases, dramatic weight loss. Even with the great benefits, a person can die from this procedure, so candidates are scanned carefully.

I have family members and friends who had gastric bypass, so I have no problem with this procedure. For various reasons, a few have decided to keep it a secret, which is still not a problem. However, you can not have rapid considerable weight loss, and expect no one to notice. Since it is becoming quite popular, everyone will pretty much figure out you had gastric bypass.

1) Dropping 50 pounds in one month is extremely noticeable.

2) You took an unexplainable leave of absence, and you shockingly return 6 sizes smaller.

3) STOP asking people if you lost weight as if you don’t know you lost 50 pounds.

I mean………..it is just downright annoying. We know you lost weight and had gastric bypass surgery, but out of respect, no one will mention it so please, STOP IT! UGH!

Pet Peeve #25: People whose breath smells so bad you can smell it while their mouth is closed.

On several occasions, I have been enjoying life and minding my own business while I was attacked off guard by bad breath. It just smells as if someone is cooking dog crap in 100 degree weather. My initial response is nothing, but a sheer reaction of this unlawful smell. I immediately began looking to see if I stepped in dog crap while I am saying and thinking, “What the Duck is that”! Amazingly my eyes always single out one person in a crowd. Their mouth is closed so my eyes wander to find this “Bad Breath Attacker”, but my eyes return to the first person, Suspect #1. The problem with Suspect #1 is that their mouth is closed. After arguing with my eyes, I walk closer to Suspect #1 without knowing I am putting my life in danger. I never got face to face with Suspect #1 because the smell was so bad; however, I am able to draw the conclusion that Suspect #1 with the closed mouth is the “Bad Breath Attacker”. Why should everyone be able to smell your breath with your mouth closed? With a scent that awful, Suspect #1 knew their mouth was living a sinful life. That has unquestionably taken foul to the next level, and no matter what you do, you can’t hide your breath. I personally think the bad breath got so awful it decided to find other ways of escaping the closed mouth. People with bad breath and closed mouths worldwide, STOP IT! UGH!

Pet Peeve # 22: When people wash and reuse plastic utensils.

Plastic utensils differ from silverware, because they are disposable. Their usage is only intended to be used once and once you are done, they go in the trash. Unlike silverware, you do not need to put them in the sink or dishwasher, because they are disposable and that might explain why you can not buy one plastic fork, spoon or knife. Keyword: Disposable. I am so bothered when I see plastic utensils in the sink or dish rack. Are you serious? I have gotten into arguments with my mother, because I would throw away her reused plastic utensils. I even think people take it too far with the plastic containers they get from take-out restaurants. I will agree that some of the more sturdy higher quality containers are good to keep, but not all of them. When I see plastic utensils in the sink or dish rack I throw them away, but seeing take-out containers calls for a talk. Please, stop trying to save disposable things! STOP IT! UGH!

Pet Peeves #21: People who cause delays at public transportation turnstiles.

When I am getting ready for work in the morning, I am on the move. There is no time for foolishness or slow people with slow actions. I know what time I should be out of the shower, time I am done getting dressed and eating my breakfast along with the time I should get in my car. Everything is perfectly timed, and a one minute delay can throw off the whole morning. Needless to say, when it is time for me to get on the El (subway) time is of the essence, and there is no time for games. HOWEVER, I do not understand when I usually approach the turnstile to deposit my token the person in front of me causes a delay. This mainly happens once the El (subway) has pulled up and I know I have to run up the stairs. I am thinking, “WTDuck! You are going to make me miss the El”. I want people to have the token in their hand before they reach the turnstile. Who has time to stand behind a person who needs to find their token? I think the worst is when people just stop to have a conversation with someone else. I have to be at work, and I need someone to respect my time and GET OUT OF MY WAY! The more I think about this there needs to be a new law allowing passengers to throw people who cause delays at the turnstiles and one drop kick if the El (subway) just pulled up. STOP IT! Ugh!

Pet Peeve #18: People who are in denial about their size and wear tight clothing.

Through out the years, I have experienced weight gain and loss. With either side of the coin, I have learned all the tricks of wearing clothing that is too small or too big. However, I am no magician, so I understand I can only hide this problem temporarily and only with certain clothing. Keywords: No Magician, Temporarily and Certain Clothing. I just feel as those are certain words people who are gaining weight should consider every time they get dressed. I am so perturbed when I see people who are gaining weight or just people who wear small clothing.

1) It looks so uncomfortable.

2) It is not safe.

3) You are showing more than people want to see.

4) You are killing that poor fabric.

I can just hear the cotton say, “I can’t work under these conditions”! I am not talking about one size too small, but two or more sizes too tight. I encourage everyone to look in the mirror and make an honest assessment. I predict that a few people reading this blog will realize that it is time to buy new clothing that fits. I make a plea to the world to please not squeeze your body into tight clothing. You must STOP IT! Ugh!

Pet Peeve #17: When people use the bathroom, only do a #1 and it smells.

Public bathrooms are always a mystery, because you never know what to expect. Opening the door to any public bathroom provides a risk. Things that can attack in a public bathroom come in three forms: invisible germs, unsightly waste and horrible smells. I am able to somewhat cope when the smell comes from someone doing a #2 to 10.5. I just do not understand how people can light up a bathroom by just doing a #1. I know what you are thinking. The smell is different which allows me to jump to the conclusion. To be honest, I think the smell is worst than a #2 to 10.5 smell, because it contains something extra that kills your lungs at the first smell of contact. I have been in some bathrooms where peeing on myself seemed like a better suggestion than staying in the bathroom and face possible death. What is going on with the hygiene of others? You should not have a #1 smell that is considered a deadly weapon. I need people with this foul smell to STOP IT! Ugh!

Pet Peeve #15: People who keep their Christmas lights on months after Christmas.

Across the world many people celebrate Christmas on December 25. It is not precisely the exact day Christ was born, but it is the day we celebrate His birth. Christmas is considered the most wonderful time of the year; however, it is only one day. Christmas season seems to extend to attract shoppers, but it is all over after January 1. For some reason, people never let go of Christmas and keep their Christmas decorations on and up for weeks after the holiday season. I understand not taking the lights down, but keeping them on every night needs to be a city ordinance and come with a fine. It is Martin Luther King Day and your house is lit with Christmas lights. What are you celebrating? It is not cute! Public Service Announcement: You can not turn on any holiday lights after January 1. Thank-you for your cooperation in advance and STOP IT! Ugh!

Pet Peeve #14: Text message forwards.

Unless it is a public service announcement, text message forwards are sooooooooooooooooo pointless. People do not even like email forwards so the need of text message forwards is ridiculous. Some people do not even have an unlimited text message plan, and they are wasted on these stupid forwards. I have unlimited text messaging, but I do not need chain letters sent via text message. STOP IT! Ugh!

Pet Peeve #13: People who get on the bus with large boxes.

Public transportation is a terrific way to help people reach their destinations along with helping protect the planet by reducing emissions. It helps you reach your destination. People take advantage of the system and act as if public transportation is private transportation. Why would you get on the bus with a large box? Where are you going to put this large box? In the aisle, or on the seat (s)? Either way normal people like me are standing because you are on the bus with this crazy large box. Then they always have the courage to get an attitude if someone hits the box by mistake. Are you serious? Go somewhere with that and STOP IT! Ugh!

Pet Peeve #11: When people rap or sing aloud in public places.

Really though? Are you serious? No one wants to hear you………SHUT UP! I think that is one of the top ten most inconsiderate and selfish things a person can do. No matter the person or the song it is always a horrible experience. They are always without fail off key or do not know the words. After a long day of work you are going home on what was a peaceful ride home until someone breaks out singing in the key of Z Flat. I want you to not try to be like Tyrese singing in the Coca-Cola commercial on the back of the bus. You do it no justice. STOP IT! Ugh!

Pet Peeve #9: People who get in line at the super market with 1,000 items knowing they have no money on their public assistance card.

Out of the various task life contains going to the supermarket is not always the most favourable task. You spend time trying to find the best prices, because you realized the prizes went up. You maneuver your cart through the crowded aisle with people who just randomly stop without warning, and you listen to the horrible sounds of children screaming, “I WANT ________”. With most people, your goal when visiting the market is simply to get in and get out. I am not sure why this will always happen, but a problem will always occur in the check-out line. I have a few pet peeves about the check-out line, but it kills me when people get in line with a lot of items try to pay with their public assistance card and it gets denied. At first, I would feel sorry for the person thinking it was something they could not control, but a lot of people do this on purpose! I am only talking about the people who knew they only had $5.00 on their card, but got in line with $75.00 worth of food and no money. Is it too much to check your balance before you go shopping? To add fire to the flame, they want to talk to the manager. Are you serious? You are wrong! You knew you had no money on the card before you left the house! But wait………It gets worst………The line is really on hold, because the person is now trying to figure out what items they are going to keep. Oh the foolishness on so many levels!!! STOP IT! Ugh!

Pet Peeve #6: When people sit next to me on the bus and there are 15 open available seats.

I would take the bus to work and my stop was one of the first stops, so seating was always abundant. There was a particular window seat I preferred and my stop would allow me to sit there every day. I am sitting on the bus getting my mind right for a day of work. Everything is peaceful until someone sits next to me on the bus. It is 7:15 in the morning and someone has just tested my gangster! Are YOU Serious?! This person just walked by 15 open available seats and walks to the back of the bus to sit next to me. Not a guy trying to talk to me, but it is always some random lady in her middle 50’s. Foolishness on all levels! I gave her a few minutes thinking she will realize sitting next to me is pointless, but she does not move. Watching more people get off the bus is adding fuel to the fire and the lady does not move. Eventually I gave the lady the 3 second stare and just got up and sat at another seat. I just do not feel like people respect the personal space of other people these days. STOP IT! Ugh!