annoyances and explanations from this evening

text messages
Texts should only be used to send funny/flirty messages while in class or in another place where phoning is not possible. They are not a correct mean of communication. These costly and annoying messages are so often sent by people wanting to have a real discussion, however, this is not the vehicle to do so. They force the receiver to respond (paying!) and figure out all the stupid buttons which is impossible/dangerous to do anytime and especially while driving. So, in closing, no texts unless I will laugh, be very touched or slightly turned on.

my new car stereo
I totally appreciate that you offer music in what was formerly a silent car, however, why must you be so complicated. Are all these buttons and contraptions necessary? Why do I feel so old asking a question like that? All I want to do is listen to a little Clap Your Hands and Say Yeah or Bob Dylan, is that so difficult? Apparently, yes.

ex-boyfriends
Yes, it's lovely that we can go out to dinner together but please do not spend the whole time discussing just how wonderful your new girlfriend is. I'm not jealous (trust me, remember I broke up with you) but let's be polite here, how many times can I say, "wow, that's just so cool"?

gas pumps
I am twenty years old people, meaning I have been driving for four years. Three (okay, maybe two) of which I have been pumping my own gas. So why couldn't I figure out the funky pump today? Trying to fill up I only managed about 8 dollars worth of gas, which got me home, but left me feeling a bit pathetic and my hands smelt a bit of gasoline. Not a proud moment, my friend.

the alcohol policy
At my apartment the booze, it flows steadily. Home, not so much. Could I please, pretty please, have a gin and tonic mother? The answer was an unfortunate no. I am definitely feeling a bit parched.