Today multiple things happened that made me think about my pet peeves. So I complied a list with a little explanation for your personal enjoyment. I titled it 'Marika's Pet Peeves'. I thought about naming it after a segment done on Family Guy called 'You Know What Really Grinds My Gears' by Peter Griffin, but that title was too long and unoriginal. This post may be one of those posts that continues to grow longer as time progresses because I'm sure as I experience the world more, things will grind my gears.
Marika's Pet Peeves
1. Other drivers - first of all, I love driving, I love music and I love dancing. If I am singing and dancing to my music at a stop light, consider yourself blessed to have witnessed my talent! Don't frown at me and don't glare at me. Just because you're having a bad day doesn't mean you need to spread hate with your eyes, join in, release that stress, you might just feel better! Secondly, do not stop at a green light. Green means go!! If you're using your breaks at a green light, you're doing it wrong! Do not stop because you think the light might-just-maybe-possibly turn yellow.
2. Pedestrians - you do not own the road! You have a side walk and you're own special lights to tell you when you can cross the road. When that countdown is over and the solid orange hand is no longer blinking, it's my turn. Don't get in the way. Don't cross in front of me when I have a green light; I will run you down. Accidentally of course, but seriously. If I drove like you walk we would all be dead.
3. People that love their pets like people - First, if your prioritize your dog over humans you, my friend, are doing it wrong. You and your dog do not need matching outfits, I'm sure people know that he's yours because your hair matches and you're carrying him in your purse. Your dog also does not need a new bed every two weeks. How often do you buy a bed for yourself? My dog plays with the same stick she found in the river 3 weeks ago, but your dog has a toy box. Secondly - your pet might as well have it's own social media accounts. You have more pictures of your dog on Instagram than you do yourself. And last but not least - I do not love your dog or cat even half as much as you do. Don't expect me to cuddle up to it on the couch or pet it enthusiastically. I will not move over so your very hairy cat can sit on the couch. Sorry not sorry. I'm incredibly allergic so, how about no?! (Side note: if you are a pet owner, I do not in fact hate you! There are some pet owners out there that are great. I, myself own a dog, and love her to bits; I just know the difference between pet and human. If I see the occasional picture of you holding your kitten and walking your dog, it's great. Just don't expect me to follow you on Instagram if that's all you post.)
The list is shorter than I had anticipated it being, which is probably for the better. I do want to stress to the pet owners out there however, I love you but your pet is not a person! I am also aware that I probably do things to annoy people. Maybe I am your pet peeve. That's okay. Leave a comment below and tell me what your pet peeves are.
Happy Friday, er... Early Saturday Morning.
