Random Observation/Comment #346: If I had a cat, I’d name it “Peeve.” Then I can say, “Hey, guys. This is my pet Peeve.”
In general, I am usually very happy and overly optimistic about life. I like to follow Barney’s motto: “Do you know what I do when I’m sad? I stop being sad and be awesome instead.” Positive thinking has surprising positive results on many aspects of life. There are, however, a few things that can easily piss me off. Here’s a short list:
- Wet socks
- The sound of a mosquito flying next to my ear at 3AM
- The piece of hair that sticks up at the back of my head and does not stay flat no matter how much gel or water I use
- When people cut in front of me while hailing a taxi
- When I’m waiting on someone and they say they’re nearby, but they are realistically very far away
- When people are forgetful of things that should not be forgotten (e.g. forgot a passport when half way to the airport)
- When the turnstile for the subway doesn’t read my metrocard and I run into it full speed
- The TSA in general
- When an old lady cuts in front of me at the post office, but I’m too nice to say anything
- When my phone runs out of battery right before I really need to take a crap
I think it’s healthy to get those short bursts of rage. I rather feel the anger seethe through me than let it pent up and burst sometime later in my life. Here’s a short list of things I think about to counter the murderous thoughts:
- Cute puppies running towards me and licking my face
- The sound of a crackling fire, some light thunderstorms, and smooth jazz – http://www.reddit.com/r/reddit.com/comments/ca4bl/time_to_get_classy/
- The feeling of hitting a perfect forehand or backhand table tennis shot
- The feeling of taking off your ski boots after a full day of skiing
- The smell of thanksgiving dinner being prepared at noon
- The sound of stepping into freshly fallen snow
- The feeling of hugging a friend when they need it most
- The feeling of your godson holding your thumb and smiling because life is so happy when it’s simple
- The feeling of being heard
- The taste of my mom’s home cooked meals
- The sound of silence
If you ever do feel angry, sad, or unhappy in anyway, transport yourself into your own happy place. Write a list of things that will always calm you down and think about them. Mmm… mashed potatoes.
~See Lemons UnPeeved
