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Also: wet jeans from rain.

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Jan 16, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

going to a new place for the first time and not having any idea of the parking situation

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This is my #1 anxiety trigger, I fear parking!

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Jan 16, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

Stepping in water with socks on. Especially right next to the dogs’ water bowl.

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This happened to me yesterday!!

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Quickly trying to wash a couple of dishes and the end of your sleeve gets wet

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Yes this one!! 🤮

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Jan 16, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

Groups of 2+ people who take up the whole sidewalk

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Thisssss. Ugh. The worst.

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Jan 16, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

When I have a picture in my mind of what I want to bake and it doesn't turn out the way I wanted it to. I don't care if it still "looks great" or "tastes wonderful" I had a vision!!

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I feel this soooo hard

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Jan 16, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

Having the doctor yet again tell you, “Welp, that’s all we can do.”

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Yeah, like getting a blood test or other test result back when you have clear symptoms that something is happening, but the test comes back fine, and the doctor tells you that you're all clear as if that's a good thing! It technically IS a good thing, in a way, but it doesn't explain your symptoms and that's SO frustrating. Happens to me multiple times a year so I feel ya.

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Omg yes. My life! And I’m so sorry. It’s so frustrating. Intersectionality matters deeply in this too. Me as a white, cis guy, there’s a difference for a person of color or even just the gaslighting that happens for women in medical spaces. And so on! The whole system is bleh.

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Absolutely agree, and I'm sorry for your experiences too. There are different levels of privilege within the medical system, which is ridiculous. I'm in Australia and our healthcare system has some huge positives, but we still have the same issues where the medical gaslighting is appalling if you're not cis, white and wealthy. It's so frustrating!

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So frustrating. 💙

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Something that you ordered from a restaurant not being what you expected from the description... but you have to eat it anyway cause you paid for it.

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Sitting next to someone who will not stop jiggling their leg or foot. I have to block them from my vision.

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Jan 16, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

LOL I'm usually the one jiggling the leg. I CAN'T HELP IT! haha! Sorry!!

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I know it's a normal human response but it totally bugs me for some reason.

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TOTALLY! lol ironically, it bothers me when other people do it 😂🤣

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Jan 16, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

Glasses fogging up in the winter 😭

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And glasses fogging up when wearing a mask! I didn't mind wearing a mask during the pandemic (still wear one if I'm not feeling well), but the fogginess all the time really irritated me.

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Jan 16, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

A family member eating the snacks you bought for yourself

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Jan 16, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

People who have to one-up every story/special experience you share with them

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Jan 16, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

Having to get up during a cold season(or any for that matter lol) adulting is hard

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Jan 16, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

That annoying back itch you just. can’t. reach!!

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Jan 16, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

Going to a mechanic shop

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Jan 16, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

Waiting for medical test results

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Jan 17, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

Ordering coffee from a coffee shop and it’s just a smidge hotter than luke warm

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This should be a crime

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Jan 16, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

Being completely overwhelmed by college.

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Jan 16, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

When people stand on the left side of the escalator

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Jan 16, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

The hiccups.

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Jan 16, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

None of your grocery needs are on sale 🥲

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Not using a turn signal in the car (blinker, whatever you call it), when turning!!! It is a courtesy to those drivers around you and costs you nothing!

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People replying all on a company wide email

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Jan 16, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

Standing on a piece of Lego.

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Jan 16, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

Waiting in lines!

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Currently in a long line for a burrito!!

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Jan 16, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

peeling sunburn

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As someone who commutes 2 hrs a day, people in left lane that do not move for other drivers but speed up so you cant pass.. then slow down again once I know you’re trapped.

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Jan 16, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

Waiting 45 minutes for my virtual dr. appointment to begin.

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Jan 16, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

A friend who habitually throws themed parties. Lots of games with teams that don't allow you to spend time with the person you came with. Relay races in the summer...

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Relay races at a party? 😭

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Omg, thanks for commiserating 😮‍💨

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Jan 17, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

When I place my hands at not-the-right intuitive spot for the washing hands moment and experience equal vexation when the soap dispenser also can't see my outstretched at-last wet palms.

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Jan 17, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

I swear I am invisible when trying to wash my hands in a public restroom. WHY are they like that!?

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Jan 17, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

My mother-in-law folds my laundry. Thank you, but I hate how you do it.

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Jan 17, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

A runny nose while being outside in the winter with no tissue!

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Overly helpful coworkers

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Jan 17, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

Having food stuck in between two of your back teeth, but you can't get it out and you don't have floss with you.

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Jan 16, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

Supermarket multibuy specials when you live in a small household with limited storage.

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Jan 16, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

Your swim cap ripping when you try and put it on before a swim. Guess I’ll just go home (happened yesterday morn 🥲)

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😂 always a bad omen. happened to me today!

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From my friend: "Getting stuck behind a log truck on the highway"

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Jan 16, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

Setting realistic sexual expectations/boundaries for my teenager. It’s HARD!

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Jan 16, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

Also, people who don't return their library books on time.

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Jan 16, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

Work clients that need a lot of hand-holding. Nobody walks me gently through any of my responsibilities, so having to baby full grown adults bothers me.

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Jan 16, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

when someone you're playing a game with will shout out answers when they're not on your team

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Jan 17, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

Sitting by the window on a plane but needing to get up and pee

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Jan 17, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

Being woken up in the middle of the night by the sound of my dog retching.

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Jan 16, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

being stared at in public

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Jan 16, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

Writing essays all night because of procrastination, getting sick of not sleeping enough

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Jan 16, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

Kidney stones. The pain is so intense, but they don’t actually cause any damage.

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Jan 16, 2023Liked by Becca Rea-Tucker

Taking allergy meds so you are not a snot monster only to end up sleeping half the day because they are too strong and being thought of as lazy :(

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or just napping in general and being seen as lazy! napping is one of my favorite activities tho

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any mouth sound...ever...all the time😤

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