For some reason I had a serious attitude problem today. I was just over at June Cleaver Nirvana and apparently I was not alone. These are some of the things I wanted to scream out loud today, but thankfully retained enough self-control to grit my teeth, bear it and develop a headache instead.
While driving to school at 80 mph on the 15 North (yes, Californians drive too fast--I was going with the flow). To the guy in the red Caddy giving me a dirty look as he passed me.
"What the ???! You want me to do 90 just so as not to inconvenience you?! I don't think so a*****le!
While attempting to climb the stairway to my class when the rest of the building had just gotten out of class.
"Have you idiots never heard of the custom of descending the stairs single-file, staying to the right?! Jerk-offs!
While being stuck in the designated right-turn lane, unable to make a right turn on a red light because the driver in front of me changed his mind and wanted to go straight, but couldn't be bothered to take note of the line of cars behind him and edge over.
"By all means do what you need to do to get where you need to go. Pay no attention to the rest of us who are anxious to get where we need to go. Idiot."
I'm thinking a good night's sleep is in order.
You mean you're not like this everyday?
Cuz I am and now I feel abnormal.
Posted by: San Diego Momma | April 14, 2009 at 12:56 AM
I'm like this all the time. I sort of feel abnormal, too, except that now Deb's declared herself this way everyday and suddenly we're one member short of a club.
Posted by: Da Goddess | April 14, 2009 at 04:23 AM
Can I join? I can't say I'm like this all the time - just most of the time ...
Posted by: annabanana | April 14, 2009 at 05:47 AM
I hope you got that good nights sleep too!
Posted by: gary | April 14, 2009 at 06:22 AM
Don't let the idiots get you down!
Sounds like you needed a nice relaxing drink and a foot massage last night.
Posted by: kcinnova | April 14, 2009 at 06:51 AM
Oh, so you had a bad day? Is that what you are trying to say?
;0
Posted by: Busy Bee Suz | April 14, 2009 at 08:08 AM
I could do a whole blog post about unheard conversations I have with dumb a** drivers.
Posted by: imom | April 14, 2009 at 08:24 AM
Oh crap! Does all that mean you're crabby?
'Cause this is the stuff going on in my head constantly and now I'm worried that I might not really have the warm, fuzzy disposition that I thought I had.
Posted by: blognut | April 14, 2009 at 09:16 AM
On my last trip to the store (all of 2 miles) there were 4 crazy driver incidents I had to mentally swear at.
Posted by: Smalltown Mom | April 14, 2009 at 10:16 AM
OK. I really don't think like this all of the time. Usually I don't let things like this get to me. But when I do? Ohhhh, I feel the hair standing up on my head and my heart beats fast and every single thing makes me CROTCHETY! Then I wonder why the hell I'm feeling that way, and why can't I just get an attitude adjustment. It is very hard to turn that stuff off if it's coming at you.
Posted by: Jason | April 14, 2009 at 10:48 AM
ahhh y'all drive like we massholes do!
Posted by: Janet | April 14, 2009 at 11:02 AM
You keep those thoughts to yourself? Most of the time I just let mine fly out of my mouth.
Except when I'm at work. Then I keep them to myself. Stoned Customer in the VERY sparkly makeup and giant neon green tongue piercing who asked for a job application...
I wanted to say "WHAAAA? Are you on crack??"
Posted by: Little Miss Sunshine State | April 14, 2009 at 12:11 PM
Maybe you're tired, but it sounds like you're also in need of some folks demonstrating old fashioned human kindness and polite behavior!
Posted by: green girl | April 14, 2009 at 12:43 PM
Blech! I hate days like that.
Posted by: Fannie | April 14, 2009 at 01:17 PM
Oh yeah. Yesterday morning (Monday morning), I was on a crowded train, next to two old ladies who glared at me when I sat next to them because they had to move their many bags and who then talked petulant gossip all the way into town. All. The. Way.
I actually put on my headphones to try and block them out, which didn't really even work.
Posted by: magpie | April 14, 2009 at 01:56 PM
I had that kind of day Friday when 3 people in Target made comments on my pregnancy size and I bought a 40$ cake.
And I would LOVE to have lunch if I manage to stow away in my hubby's luggage! Whether or not I come will depend on my Nana's condition, but if I do come, I would love to meet up for lunch! I will keep you posted :)
Posted by: Leslie | April 14, 2009 at 03:09 PM
Just another day behind the wheel in scenic Boston, Mass...
I'm having that kind of a day today, too.
Posted by: Manic Mommy | April 14, 2009 at 05:35 PM
I am so glad that many of my thoughts remain in my head for none to hear. It's a blessing really. :o)
Posted by: Swankymama | April 14, 2009 at 07:31 PM
I'm apparently in the bitchy- in- the- car- all -the -time club with the above members. When is my membership fee due?
Posted by: jenrantsraves | April 14, 2009 at 08:12 PM
If you only knew some of the things that go through MY head on a regular basis.
KEEP BELIEVING
Posted by: Angie @ KEEP BELIEVING | April 14, 2009 at 11:51 PM
On the freeway that I drive on to get to work, a small portion has a steep incline. My car makes it up going at a pretty good pace, however, at least 2 or 3 times a week, there is one person whose car slows way down. AND THEY REFUSE TO MOVE OVER!
grumble, grumble, grumble . . .
Posted by: ms_teacher | April 15, 2009 at 07:18 PM
No dues (we've already paid them by putting up with these yahoos who like to act like idiots), but each member must show up at meetings with plenty of beverages for all.
I suddenly feel much more normal and not quite so alone.
Posted by: Da Goddess | April 16, 2009 at 01:11 AM
Yeah, I pretty much just say all of that out loud! :-(
Posted by: she | April 17, 2009 at 01:18 AM