32. Being Sick

Whether it’s a cold, bronchitis, a fever, a sinus infection, or just good old fashioned cramps with diarrhea, one thing is certain: being sick sucks.
Plus, beyond the scope of basic physical pain or discomfort, being sick is annoying for these reasons:
1. When you’re sick at home, there is never [...] Continue Reading…

31. Facebook

Despite its undisputed dominance as the most popular social networking site on the planet, Facebook is still highly annoying for these reasons:
1. You may receive friend requests from people who are not your “friends” in real life
No, you haven’t seen Danny Rogers or Sarah Kesselman since the tenth grade, [...] Continue Reading…

30. Negative Thinking

The main problem with negative thinking is that your brain becomes programmed to find the bad in all people, places, and things.
This is annoying because your productivity halts as your mind plays over scenarios whereby every action you take is a waste of time and energy. In other words, [...] Continue Reading…

29. Quotes and Sayings

One great way to communicate a piece of popular wisdom or a belief is through an old saying or quotes. The compact nature of quotes and sayings makes them a convenient way to deliver a message, even if the saying doesn’t necessarily fit the occasion.
Of course, it was Voltaire [...] Continue Reading…

28. Depressing Music

Music has the power to set or inspire a mood for any number of settings. Whether it is a celebration or a more laid-back get-together, the right music can enhance any occasion.
However, certain pieces of music can provide the perfect soundtrack to someone who is down in the dumps.
While [...] Continue Reading…

Category: Relationships

31. Facebook

Posted 06 Apr 2010 in Human Behavior, Relationships, Technology

Despite its undisputed dominance as the most popular social networking site on the planet, Facebook is still highly annoying for these reasons:
1. You may receive friend requests from people who are not your “friends” in real life
No, you haven’t seen Danny Rogers or Sarah Kesselman since the tenth grade, but they have already friended you on Facebook. Sure, you can accept their request, but when a few whatcha up to? [...]

30. Negative Thinking

Posted 25 Mar 2010 in Human Behavior, Relationships

The main problem with negative thinking is that your brain becomes programmed to find the bad in all people, places, and things.
This is annoying because your productivity halts as your mind plays over scenarios whereby every action you take is a waste of time and energy. In other words, being in this state is the polar opposite state to that of having fun.
Also, negative thinking is annoying for these reasons:
1. [...]

27. Sleep Troubles

Posted 22 Feb 2010 in Human Behavior, Relationships

One of life’s great pleasures involves laying down in your bed after a long, tiring day. Another of life’s pleasures is to stay in your bed just a little too long on the weekends (just because you can).
Still, the rejuvenating process of nightly sleep is generally flanked or invaded by several annoying elements. These elements are as follows:
1. The # 1 thought that prevents you from falling asleep is usually [...]

20. Texting

Posted 20 Dec 2009 in Relationships, Technology

Text messaging on today’s cell phones is a great convenience that allows simple communication without the added hassle of having to engage someone in a real conversation.
Still, this modern convenience can be annoying for the following reasons:
1. Not getting a text from a person you really want makes getting one from someone you don’t want highly frustrating
Before the advent of modern telecommunications, letter correspondence was an agonizing-yet-effective tool for amplifying [...]

19. Lying

Posted 17 Dec 2009 in Human Behavior, Relationships

One of the simplest ways to manage another person’s perception about a person, place, or thing is to “bend” the truth. More importantly, a simple lie can be a handy little tool to get one’s self out of any type of jam.
These types of jams can include being late for work, getting pulled over for speeding, or explaining to a Customs Agent why you are keister-muling ten balloons of Black Tar [...]

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