Hello there, fellow humans of this wonderfully chaotic world!
It’s time to write do the daily prompt of today, day #2 in a row, yayyy.
Today, I want to dive into a topic that we can all relate to on some level: the things that bother me. And let’s be honest, when it comes to bothersome things, the list can feel never-ending. So buckle up and get ready for an exploration of all those little annoyances that make us go, “Argh!”
So, what bothers me and why.
The Short Answer: “Everything” and the Long Answer: “Every Freakin’ Thing in This Whole Darn World”
First off, the short answer to what bothers me? Everything.
Yes, you heard it right. Everything has the uncanny ability to get on my nerves at some point. From the annoyingly slow elevator to the way people chew their food with their mouths wide open—every little thing seems to conspire against my inner peace.
Now, for the long answer. Picture this: I’m walking upstairs to go to the office, minding my own business and open the door, and someone else walks in the door. Or, I’m just walking, and suddenly someone cuts in front of me without so much as a “sorry.” Cue the eye-roll and the internal monologue of many unspeakable things, and some poignant questions:
Did they not see me?
Am I invisible?
Is there some secret ‘I don’t care about others’ club that I’m unaware of?
And let’s not forget the perplexing phenomenon of “stubbing your toe on the corner of my work table, or my office chair, or my bed, and everything else in general. ” Seriously, why do my toes have a secret vendetta against inanimate objects? It’s like they’re conspiring to make sure I experience that excruciating pain at least once a day.
Then there’s the infamous technological glitches that always seem to happen at the most inconvenient times. Just when I’m about to send a crucial update, my computer decides to freeze, leaving me frantically staring at the screen while pleading, “Please, for the love of all things digital, just cooperate!” Or, the call disconnecting during a call with boss. Argh!
Oh, and don’t even get me started on the struggle of pairing my headphones. he bluebooth one fails to connect more often than not. And the wired headphones, oh, the little evil things. It’s like they have a mind of their own, twisting and knotting themselves up in a gleeful act of rebellion. I swear, there should be an Olympic event for “Untangling Earphones,” and I’d win gold medals in frustration.
And let’s not forget about the infuriatingly loud chewers or the dreaded “reply-all” email mishaps. Seriously, do you really need to hit “reply all” to inform the entire department that you’re willing to come to the office-party? Just let us enjoy the feast without the inbox overload!
So, my dear readers, as we navigate through this world filled with little irritations, remember that sometimes laughter is the best antidote to frustration. Embrace the quirks and annoyances, because they are an integral part of our wonderfully imperfect existence.
In the grand scheme of things, my frustrations and pet peeves may seem trivial, but they also serve as reminders of my helplessness. A note to self: the next time I find myself rolling my eyes at life’s little annoyances, I vow to take a deep breath, find humor in the absurdity, and remember that things happen as per Allah’s will.
I now bid you farewell until our next humorous exploration of life’s quirks and quibbles and daily prompts of course. May your days be filled with laughter and your bothers be nothing more than fleeting moments of comedic relief. Stay cheeky, my friends!
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Shabana Mukhtar