Airing of Greivances

A Festivus for the rest-of-us!

In tradition of Festivus I have decided to do a little airing of my grievances. They aren't aimed at any particular person, they are just what is bugging me at this moment in time.

(And in tradition of this month's posts, it is in list form)

1. Bad Teeth - 2008 is officially known as the year of bad teeth. Not only did we pay gobs of money to the dentist for Chris's teeth. To round out the year we have to pay for a cavity that I HAVE! I don't even believe it! I take good care of my teeth. I go to the dentist EVERY 6 MONTHS, brush regularly, and even floss way more then I used to (which used to be like never). Even if my cavity is a "small" one the dentist will probably charge me the same amount as a massive one. Takes the same time, equipment, Novocaine. I am thoroughly irritated. What more do I have to do? I swear my teeth must be soft as marshmallows and cavity prone because I work so hard. I know people who don't go to the dentist for years and have maybe one. I wonder if there is an out of pocket max on Dental Insurance? (Sorry, that felt good to let out!)

2. Cough Attacks. Some people I have talked to have never experienced this. However, I hate it when you have a cold, have already been sick for a week, and then this horrible cough starts up. Have you ever been somewhere and you get an incredibly irritating tickle in your throat. The more you try to refrain from coughing the more severe it gets, until you explode in a coughing fit with tears running down your face. It usually happens in the most inconvenient times and places such as in church during a prayer, when you are giving a speech, or sitting in the dentist office chair with tools in your mouth (to name a few). Why can't that nasty little tickle go away!

3. Old Lady Perfume. Who decided that this type of scent was appealing? I hate it when you are waiting in line to check out and you smell this strong aroma coming from the lady in front of you. You can barely breath and are estimating the time it will take to wait and then check out so you can get out into the frigid, yet fresh air. Then looking down at your purchase and seeing if that time is worth it. (K... maybe I am exaggerating a little) But I really don't like the smell of old lady perfume!

4. Ugg boots - the originals. I'm sorry to those who like these (Sara), but UGH! I don't care if they are "comfortable". So are these:

but you don't see me wearing them around town (maybe to the hospital, but that is different). And apparently you can't wear socks with them. That sort of brings them to the slipper status of ickiness. No socks + No air = sweaty smelly feet!

5. People who text and drive. NOT SAFE people!

6. Doddlers/Slow People. I really hate it when you are walking somewhere (with a purpose) and you get stuck behind a group of people who are slowly meandering, but there is NO way of getting around them without physically pushing them aside. So you slow down your pace, and then they stop in the middle of the walkway to try to figure out where they are going. So you either A. Run right into them or B. Have to say "excuse me" or "sorry", but it always comes out with such irritated undertones that it is obvious that you are not sincere. If I am lost, I try to move to the side or in an aisle, so I don't block the whole walkway.

Sheesh... that felt good to get off my chest.

Now... on to the Feats of Strength!