Ten Things That Make Me Go Yikes!
Here’s my list in no particular order
Misty Rae I couldn’t come up with thirty things, so I stuck with ten things that make me feel gross.
- Spit. I can't stand it. Can’t handle the word, the action, the thought. It was an Edward James Olmos flick that made me this way. I blame him.
- Spiders. Maybe one killed me in a past life, but in no way shape or form, do we get along. Now that one of my girls is big enough, we scream, she arrives and deals with Mr. or Ms. spider. Like I said before, I value all life. But, mum, if you’ve chosen a spider, choose better.
- Tesla. Every one of my neighbours drives a Tesla. Ok. Not everyone, but close enough. I know they all think they’re doing great helping the world through Tesla. But read my article here on Why I won’t be buying a Tesla. And on the biggest racial discrimination suit in California history and you’ll understand why Tesla is a no-no and a red flag for me.
- No. Your Tesla doesn’t make me swoon. You need more than a car for me to date you. See number 3. That Tesla is not cool.
- Stop just accidentally being where I am for the dozenth time in this store. I’m not stealing from you and hate the implication that I’d be so obvious. The second you turned your head. I already lowered my make-shift vagina pocket and stuck your stolen loot inside before my body sucked it back up and out of sight. That’s a joke.
- The Canadian Flag outside all y’all houses. I know I’m in Canada, do you need a reminder? Or, are you trying to make sure I know your house isn’t safe for me and mine? I got it. Thanks for the warning.
- The Confederate flag. Yes, we recognize it. I believe what it tells me about the folks who fly it — you’re hateful, inward-looking, and fearful. We know to stay far away from your brand of evil. And yes, people fly this flag in Canada.
- Weak Egos. People who have this flaw where they desperately crave outside validation to feel good are dangerous. Trump was obvious, but those with this covert character flaw are deadly. They’ll do anything to feed their own egos to feel good and they’ll justify their evil with every excuse.
- Greed. I think unchecked greed has been the root cause of suffering and distress on this planet. That greed combined with
- Narcissism. Has been the greatest cause of destruction on this planet. We have weak, fragile egos who believe only they know what’s best for the world and they’re always wrong.
- Plus a few more:
- Whataboutism. Not familiar with this precious little concept? White people use it when they want permission to use the “n” word. “Well, Donna, Brad, Peter, June, Paul, and Martha just used it. Whatabout me? Why can’t I use it? Well, go right ahead. but first look at Donna, Brad, Peter, June, Paul, and Martha, see how they all about to get dey asses kicked? So, yay. You go right ahead and use that word.
- Lack of understanding of complexity. Sometimes a smile isn’t all it takes. Of my two girls, one likes to order food every day. I can’t afford that, I tell her 80% of the time. But her sister rarely treats herself to anything. If she asks me for something, I try to do it 90% of the time. Why the difference? Each daughter’s different. And that difference has to be taken into account. One size doesn’t and shouldn’t fit all. Humans and life are complex. That’s cool.
I compiled my list in response to an article by Misty Rae.
Make up your own list and tag Misty and me. Good Luck!
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