That's awkward....

I constantly tell Joe about all the awkward thing's I read/hear about during my day.
Normally it is via Facebook or blogs.


Like, reading a post about a new "fur baby" and getting confused because the children have dog names. Really?

Or when people cut you off, but wave. Like that just made the whole thing ok. I bet they don't do that when they cut off a police officer. 

Or when your wonderful husband forgets the dog leashes at the dog park one night, and when you go back the next day- they are gone. (Note the awkward part). Then a week later, you see a person at the same dog park- with your leash (and you KNOW it is yours because you MADE them yourself), just dragging on the ground, still connected to their dog. Awkward and irritating.

When you are checking out, and are buying gum/candy, but not for yourself- or not to be consumed soon, but the checked sets it on the counter for you anyways. And as nice as the thought is, you wish they had asked- like the used to. Then you just have to take it and awkwardly place it in a bag yourself.

(Ok, so far I have realized that only one of these things was actually on a blog/Facebook.)


Like when you see people post a normal statement as their Facebook status, and then ruin it with an ellipsis (You know, the dots, like these ones: ...). Such as: "My aunt gave me the new Wii..." or "I made the best quesadilla for lunch..." or another, "My daughter just woke up and said "World Domination" as her first word so I will go to Disney Land today..."
These are awkward. Can people not see that? (Of course, they are more awkward when I read them, but I can't remember how to make them awkward right now).

This picture really doesn't apply to much, but it is really super amazing. 

When people are like, "I'm Pregnant! I am due in 9 1/2 months!".
I gotta admit, when I first found I was pregnant with Sariah- I knew nothing about it all, and announced at being about 6-7 weeks pregnant. I soon learned better and wish I had waited till I was in the 2nd trimester.
And I love that so many people are pregnant- I really do, and I don't mean to discourage anyone, it is just kinda funny. You are just so darn excited you don't want to hold it in- you want everyone to know and celebrate, and I get that.






So, yes. I of course wish I could remember all those awkward encounters I had, but, alas, I do not.

What are some of your favorite awkward moments this week?

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It isn't just courtesy, it's the LAW

First off, I am an English major- NOT a grammar major. I like to write. But, I kinda didn't know how to spell courtesy for this post. Oops.

Second off, I HATE driving.
And ever since Joe and I got in a car accident 2 years ago, I have hated being in cars.
It freaks me out, and I am constantly worrying about what accident we will get in next.

So, that being said- it is horrible adapting to new drivers in new areas.
Rexburg was bad, but Nebraska isn't shaping up to be much better.

Case in point #1:
Last week I was picking Joe up from school. The route I take crosses a train track, and my journey is stopped by the occasional train. Like this day. As I came up to the line of cars stopped I realized that there wouldn't be enough room behind the truck in front of me to fit unless I blocked the intersection. But, like a GOOD, LAW ABIDING CITIZEN that I am, I waited, and left the intersection clear. A few cars came up on my left in the turn lane and turned into the street that I left open- I had done good! I was proud.
THEN! A stupid ford decided that waiting in line is too old-school for them, drove around me, and cut in front of me, waiting behind the truck and blocking the intersection now.

Seriously, how rude is that?

Case in point #2:
Yesterday I was driving home from the store, and I came up to a red light. It was a 3 lane road, and I was in the far right side. A BIG semi-truck was attempting to make a left hand turn, blocking the entire intersection. I sat through a whole green light because that truck took up the road!
Didn't make me a happy camper.

Case in point #3:
This.
Can you tell?
Again- people jus do not understand to KEEP THE INTERSECTION CLEAR. It is common courtesy, and I thought the law.

So, people, let's just be nice- and remember that we arn't the ONLY ONES ON THE ROAD.

(By the way all those cars on the left are stopped, not moving.

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