Pet Peeves

Grr.. I wonder why we have pet peeves. It annoys me that I have them, and they're everywhere you go. I'm sure many of you have the basics just as I; chewing with your mouth open, not turning off the light when you're not in the room, and not washing your hands. 

Although, those are only a few that drive me crazy.  I won't tell you to (not)do them, but I bite my tongue, and gripe about it in my head.    

I decided to research a little, and found a website that has voting on your own pet peeves.  I wasn't surprised to see open mouth chewing #1, and not washing hands #2. 

I probably won't find a cure for my annoying little vexation, but I am not alone.

Good day all.

AZ

California Schools

Image by Getty Images via Daylife

It is a shame to see how in debt our schools have become. Our school district has been cutting teaching positions for the last few years. The current meetings have entailed cutting more jobs, teachers taking pay cuts, and closing schools.  That was until yesterday when cutting sports from the high schools was brought up.

What in the world is our Government doing to keep our children off the streets, and receive a proper education? To cut the salary of a teacher who already uses their own money in their own classrooms is ridiculous. Not to mention closing schools hmm... Does that mean more students will be shoved into a small classroom for a teacher to control, and attempt to teach multi-level students?

Sports is next on the list of cuts due to the lack of money. The parents now run boosters and fundraise for each sport. The parents pay for uniforms, insurance, and concessions. It is very sad to see this happen to our own children.

Times have sure changed since I was a kid. My parents never paid for anything while I was in high school sports. Even when I was a coach at a high school, I made sure my team would fundraise.

I hope my children are able to enjoy life, and experience every possible sport and club before they must grow up, and become a working adult.

AZ

Warning... Don't lock your knees

Do not stand on a slope with a cracked tailbone, and lock your knees. You will find yourself down on that slope. 


This happened to me at my great aunts funeral just two weeks ago. It is very difficult to stand on a hill with a cracked tailbone. I began to feel hot, then I became light headed almost instantly. I leaned on my dad and told him I was going to pass out. Then I did just that. 


Lucky for me a doctor and paramedic were there, and their medical instincts kicked in immediately. I was fine after ten minutes, although it seemed much longer than just ten minutes.


My cousin told me a few days later that my aunt would pass out at all major family events. She chose me to be the one to pass out at her funeral. I am honored to be the chosen one.


RIP Aunt Edna.


AZ

Crack Kills...

...and I don't mean the drug, which obviously can kill you. I am talking about a crack in your bone. I went sledding on January 2nd of this year. I landed hard on the sled and snow after we hit a small bump. I knew the minute we hit that I had hurt myself. I could hardly walk back up the steps to get to my husband who slowly walked me back to the truck. 

Long story short, I cracked my tailbone. The hospital and my doctor said not to come in because they couldn't do anything for me. I sat on my donut, and put a snow filled ziplock bag on my bum(which by the way I would recommend to everyone who has an injury). 

Now three weeks later I am still sitting on a U pillow, and I'm still in pain. Did you know you use your tailbone for everything? Walking, sitting, leaning, bending, and just about everything in between. I've learned to squat as if I have a back brace on. It is difficult to say the least.

I will admit that I still laugh at the situation. I have absolutely no reason to be upset, and I had a great time until that moment. I can't say that I will ever sled again, but I'll watch.

Take care out there, and sled, shred, & have fun.

AZ

What I'm reading...

Cover of Here's the Deal: Don't Touch Me

Last month I downloaded Howie Mandels "Here's the Deal: Don't Touch Me" onto my Kindle. This is the first time reading a biography about a celebrity. I have enjoyed Howie's comedy, so I thought I'd let him enlighten me on how he  deals with OCD and ADHD. The book took me to places in Howie's life that is down right sad.

I am not finished reading his story since it is not my typical YA or Fantasy. Yet, I will finish it to learn how an adult deals with such struggles.

I agree with his hand germ phobias, and I love anti bacterial gels.