Annoyances

Who doesn't like a cheery burst of whistling while trapped in an elevator or walking down an endless corridor?  The answer is... everyone but the whistler.  It's a little uncomfortable to be the pail of cold water that actually shares this universal truth but I'm here to say what others dare to only think.  There is no such thing as a great whistler.  That's not to say that there aren't people out there who have spent a great deal of time refining this specialty.  I'm sure there are...Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Annoyances". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article!Read Full Story

It was definitely interesting. Awkward questions all around! This is my first Thanksgiving OUT of my parents house. It was strange to be asked whether or not I would attend Thanksgiving dinner. “Of course!” I said, the concept of being away from family on such a huge holiday still foreign. There are a few family issues that are still being worked out, so the atmosphere at the table wasn’t completely pleasant. But it certainly wasn’t bad. The food probably helped to ease the pressured vibe a...Read Full Story

What not to wear do [while at a food establishment] 1. Do not walk up to the counter talking on your cell phone. I don’t care if you can still order while carrying on a conversation. It makes it difficult for the person taking your order, aside from being flat out RUDE. 2.If you don’t know what you want, step aside. Let the people behind you go first. Do not look at the menu for a full 2 minutes and keep saying “ummmm, ummm.” That’s not progress. 3. If your food is made incorrectly, REMAIN...Read Full Story