Here is the list of my 20 'bugs':
1. When I go outside and the temperature is over 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
This bug exists because I live in Gainesville, FL and global warming is at an all-time high. The temperature gets to be above 90 for most of the summer days in Gainesville.
2. When I stand in my shower/tub and turn it on, and the water comes out through the shower-head first, instead of the faucet.
This bug exists because I usually forget to switch the water from the shower-head to the faucet after I'm done showering. When I get in the shower, I always assume that I did.
3. When I'm too cold to sleep without a blanket, but too hot to sleep with one.
This bug exists because my fan only has 3 settings and they all are very different from one another. The medium setting is too slow, but the high setting is too high.
4. When the internet goes out on my phone and I have to use data.
This bug exists because the internet in my house is very weak. Usually if I try using it in my room, it'll flicker on an off.
5. When I'm driving my scooter without eye protection and it starts raining.
This bug exists because I do not prepare in advance. A lot of times, I get on my scooter and it is sunny and clear out. However, I always seem to be caught mid-ride in a storm.
6. When I try making a really nice meal and end up burning it.
This bug exists because I always get worried that I will undercook my food and get sick. It is an irrational fear but I can't seem to shake it off.
7. When the hot water heater is used up and there is no more hot water coming from the shower.
This bug exists because the hot water heater in my house is very small. If anyone takes a hot shower before me, there is a good chance I won't have hot water.
8. When I go to book a study room at UF libraries and all of them are already full.
This bug exists because I usually wait until the last second to book study rooms. Usually I go to the library during busy times as well.
9. When I go to academic advising and the line is 2+ hours long.
This bug exists because of the same reason as bug 8. I wait last minute to get advising too. Also, the business school always has lines out the door for advising.
10. When I set me alarm really early and it ends up not going off.
This bug exists because, depending on how early I set it, I usually end up sleeping through it. However, when I wake up naturally afterward I always doubt the fact that I slept through it.
11. When I'm playing catch with a football and the football is dropped into a puddle/mud and no longer is able to be gripped.
This bug exists because I don't play with NFL footballs and the grips are manufactured with less quality.
12. When people don't say thank you after I hold the door for them.
This bug exists because some people may be too busy to say thank you. Other people might just be rude. Other people might just not have been raised right.
13. When I'm low on laundry and have to wear two different socks.
This bug exists because I usually don't get to doing laundry as often as I want to. This bugs me because I usually feel the difference in the material of the socks while they're on my feet.
14. When my phone/computer dies right after I plug in the charger.
This bug exists because I just have bad luck. The only time my laptop/phone dies is when I'm sprinting over to the charger. I also don't notice that I'm about to die right until it's about to happen.
15. When I use the restroom and find out afterward that there was no toilet paper to being with.
This bug exists because I usually fail to check beforehand. I always think through steps one thought at a time. I usually don't look for toilet paper until after I need it already.
16. When I pull headphones out of my pocket and they are completely tangled.
This bug exists because I walk a lot and the headphones move around a lot in my pocket. However, sometimes I wonder how such little movement can cause the headphones to be absolutely tangled into a ball.
17. When I chew a piece of gum and it loses flavor within minutes.
This bug exists because a lot of cheap gum don't have the long-lasting flavor preservatives that other gums have. I always chew my gum a lot so I probably also contribute to the loss of flavor.
18. When I lose my phone, but I can't call it to find it because I am on silent.
This bug exists because I always leave my phone on silent. Anytime I lose my phone, I immediately lose hope because I know that I am most likely unable to find it by calling it.
19. When people stop at a stop sign and go before their right-of-way.
This bug exists because some people do not know how to drive. It is either for this reason, or because someone is trying to be malicious and skip their turn in the order of right-of-way. I never get too upset though, because I never know the legitimacy of their rushed behavior.
20. When I carry my clothes all the way to use the laundry in my building and all of the machines are used.
This bug exists because there are only 2 washers and 2 dryers for my whole building. As I stated in bug 13, I do not get to laundry as often as I want to. Even when I do, there is usually not enough space.
Reflection:
At first, this list was easy to come up with as I just recalled everything that really bugged me recently. As I went on, I found it harder and harder to some up with each scenario. I realized that from the point I am bugged, it is very clear what it is that bothers me. As time goes on and I try to recall the issue, it gets harder and harder to remember. I assume this is because it only matters to me at the time it is causing the inconvenience.
Another thing I realized about the bugs were that a lot of them were my fault. Not many of the things that bug me are actually luck, most are because of a fault of mine. It seems like I like to avoid blame for the things that bother me.
