I graduated college after a severe traumatic brain injury.

Things We Forget

By Gentle Witch

Graduated college with a double major

Former federal government employee

  • “We need to talk,” Crumbs, and Slow WiFi

    Pet peeves: when someone says “we need to talk,” people who leave crumbs everywhere, and slow internet at the worst moment.

  • Clicking, Clutter, and Unsolicited Advice

    My top three irritations are repetitive clicking noises, clutter piles on every surface, and unsolicited advice.

  • I cannot handle: one-uppers, drivers who tailgate, and people who refuse to apologize even when they’re clearly wrong.

  • Dishes, Emails, and Clappers

    My pet peeves: dishes left “to soak,” passive-aggressive emails, and people who clap when the plane lands.

  • Interrupters

    Top three: people who interrupt constantly, when my name is spelled wrong even while reading it, and tangled headphones (still happens!).

  • I hate when someone leaves grocery carts in parking spaces, talks during movies, or ghosts people without explanation.

  • When people chew with their mouths open, when the Wi-Fi lags mid-task, and when someone starts drama for fun.

  • Slow Walkers, Public Video Watchers, and Wet Socks

    My top annoyances: slow walkers taking up the whole sidewalk, people who blast videos in public, and wet socks. Tragic.

  • Chaos!

    I cannot stand when someone talks over me, leaves cupboard doors open, or forgets to return borrowed items. Chaos!

  • Loud Chewers, Impolite People, and Bad Drivers

    My top three pet peeves? Loud chewers, people who don’t say thank you, and drivers who never use their blinkers. Instant irritation every time.