*Negative statements alert
The morning talk show that I listen to, Radio From Hell on X96, does a weekly segment called "Things That Must Go". Every other week the DJs list stuff they think must go and the other weeks they read emails from listeners who state what they think must go. Since it is one of my favorite segments and I am feeling a little perturbed right now I figured I would share my list of Things That Must Go.
1. Crossing the street before the walk sign shows. You can wait a few seconds to allow cars to turn left. Or in one particular intersection that is a T intersection it allows cars to turn right before an onslaught of pedestrians block their path. But it doesn't matter anyway because people almost always cross anyway if the opposite streetlight is red.
2. Slowing down before you get into a turning lane to turn left. That is what the turning lane is for. So you can get out of the way and not block traffic still going straight. So use the turning lane to turn and SIGNAL for crying out loud.
3. Guilt Trips (in general but mostly those of a spiritual nature)(geared mainly toward one person). Yes I probably should go to Institute instead of getting things ready for my trip to Europe that is only 3 DAYS AWAY! I really don't want to wait until the last minute. Saying "I have things to do too, but we must make time for the Lord" will not help. So you are more spirtually inclined than I am. Good for you. You get to go to heaven, right now in fact. Can we get a Transfigurer over here. So I miss a class here or there. Institute attendance is not a commandment otherwise there would be tons of people with that sin on their heads. And any other guilt trips I have had to suffer through of this nature and any other.
4. Fighting over instant messenger or email. You can't convey emotion very well and things get misconstrued. Its a dangerous thing.
5. Runs in your nylons. I have to wear nylons everyday and it is really irritating when they get runs in them. Soon I'm down to one or two pairs and then its back to the store. I'm gonna have to start putting nylon expense in my budget.
6. General irritations too numerous to list.
Sorry folks. Needed to vent a little. What are your things that must go?
9 comments:
I hate it when someone tries to tell me that I should be going to Institute. I don't agree. Honestly! Sure, it's a good thing; you learn more about the scriptures/gospel. The thing is...it's a CHOICE! Sigh.
Hey, have a fabulous time in Europe! I expect you to take lots of pictures then spend hours going over each one of them with me when I visit. I'm serious. I love looking at other people's pictures, so I'm excited to see your pics. And, if you decide to send me a postcard, that would be cool, too. :)
That nylon thing is a real pain in the neck and they do get expensive. Youch! If that spiritually inclined person lives very close to you than you have things to hold over that person's head that are worse than missing institute.
Have a really fun trip. Don't take more than 700 pictures. Get enough sleep. (I know that this sounds like Mom advise, but it's really aunt advise - there's not that much difference!) Sure was good seeing you this weekend.
I would love to send you a postcard. Of course you'll probably get it after I come home. No matter how early I mail it. That's what happened last time. Email me your address.
I'm with you on the slowing down before turning. Also, something that must go is not speeding up to merge. I hate it when I'm trying to enter the highway and the person in front of my is going to slow. You have to match the speed of traffic to merge! Speed up, timids of the world!
Don't take more than 700 pictures? Why not?
My List:
-When people go to Europe and blog about it and I am not going. :)
-"Not to be rude, but..."
-People who tell me to move out.
-etc.
I didn't know you are going to Europe. I wanna ask where and how long but I'm betting if I read more of your blog I'll find those answers.
Anyway have a great trip!
My biggest thing that should go.... is people exiting a crowded room that are eager to get through the door and then once out they have absolutely no need to move away so those behind have a place to step into.
So when you get off the plane in Europe, just for fun. Walk to the end of the jetway, put your luggage down and start rummaging through your purse and see how many languages you can recognize swear words in behind you.
If you are landing in France and have a bunch of French folks coming along behind you pause a bit longer. I think they'll understand it best.
:)
I'd be most interested if you hear the word ilibav.
I love the Transfigurer comment. I would like to wish that on a few myself. Your friend obviously doesn't understand the WIIFM concept. It works much better than guilt.
Hmmm, things that must go. How about the braying donkey down the street? Or being tagged for a 5-food meme when I only cook about two things. Jeez, Book. (I'm getting an inspiration for that. Tune in later) My CD drive. The song, "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer." I could go on and on, but I'll spare you.
By the way, I buy my nylons online from OneHanesPlace.com and they ar much cheaper than in the store. I don't buy Hanes, I buy the other brand (can't remember right now) but you buy like 12 pair at a time. Because they are seconds, they seem to last forever. I swear, I very seldom run my nylons, they just wear out.
Have fun in Europe. I will miss you.
One more piece of advice, don't take the guilt trip with you to Europe. You two are spending two weeks together. It would be nice to get along. Or while visiting a cathedral in Paris, you could tell her that you are considering converting to Catholicism so you can feel even more guilt. j/k
My wavy word is budwoefs. Just seemed appropriate for the occasion.
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