This is what happens when...

....I'm stressed-out!

....I end up listing down things that piss the hell of out me. Yes, apparently this is a channel for me to ease my annoyance at whatever it is that's irritating me at this point of time..

20 things that annoy me beyond imaginable:

1.    Stupid drivers on the road who drive a tad (NOT!) bit too slow on the right lane. And hit on the brakes every 5 seconds. And change lanes without indicating and took all the time in the world to change lanes. And then very, very slowly, found a parking space..and park crooked.

2.   People who are too lazy to think. And expect to be spoon-fed with information all the time. Your brain is there for a reason, people.

3.   People who take credit over someone else’s success & claims all the limelight. If it’s not your effort, not your sweat & blood – then it’s not ok for you to bask in the limelight.

4.   Bad combination of clothes – be it on me, or anybody else.

5.   Bad hair day. There is always that day when nothing goes right. It could be that one strand that kept sticking out no matter how religiously I waxed it down (my short-haired days); or how messed-up my hair becomes when I wear them long. It’s never a win-win situation.

6.   Ugly clothes in posh upscale boutiques. Seriously. I’m not an expert when it comes to defining the true art of fashion, but honestly not all collections available in these expensive boutiques are nice to look at. Somehow I think the expensive labels justify the ridiculously over-priced ugly pieces.  

7.    ‘Friends’ who backstab. In any imaginable way.  

8.   People who never say thank you for anything. You’re not God, your parents are supposed to teach you manners. Whatever good stuff that you get now are all based on God’s will, so be thankful. And say your thank yous when it’s due.

9.   Annoying, obnoxious, rude people who speak loudly anytime, anywhere, and oblivious of surroundings – and apparently thought that they are entertaining.

10. Socially inept people. When you make small talks, please ensure that you don’t offend the other party. I’ve known people who absolutely have no idea how to make jokes, attempted a few and ended up offending others. The sad thing is they absolutely have no idea that they’re acting offensive.

11. Squareheads that score the average of 4.0 in your university years and expect that everything in life is managed based on textbook theories. Go down the street and get a lil street-smart will you please.

12. People who prefer to stand too near to you, and intrude your ‘safe zone’ – eg when you’re queuing up for something, you can practically feel the person behind you breathing down your neck. I mean, is that really necessary? Are you familiar with the term ‘space’?

13. People who can’t sing or are tone deaf, literally – but love to display their ‘talent’ in public. Think public karaoke sessions. With off-tuned vocals. Sigh.  

14. Busybodies.

15. People who gatecrash. There is a reason why people invent invitations. And there is a reason why you’re either invited or not invited. If you are, yay! If you’re not, you can either choose to take offence, or accept the fact that you’re just not wanted there. Learn to understand that.

16. Bad host/ hostess. If you plan to host a party, a get-together, or a kenduri – please ensure that you’re capable of smiling and putting a face that actually shows that you’re happy to receive your guests. Pretend all you want but please make that attempt. It really is pointless if you invite the whole town, and yet when these poor people make the effort to come to your party, they are greeted with your unpleasant façade.

17.  Poyo-ness. That is my term for people who think that they are God’s best creations and are just too good to be true. With display of arrogance at its maximum in all imaginable ways. But with very, very minimal substance. If none at all.

18.  Insecure people who think that they are the center of the universe. Get a grip.

19. Foolish parents who never supervise their children in parties, get-togethers, or whatever social gatherings that require you to at least know where your children are and if they are behaving and not stamping on other children. You are responsible to ensure that your child knows how to behave, not other people's.

20. Dirty toilets. Unfortunately almost all public toilets in the country are unbearable. I will reserve the most crucial moment when I really can’t hold it in any longer, only then I will resolve to make a quick suicidal visit. Hold my breath and do the business real quick.

There. I feel much better now. Now let's get back to work.