The Short List

Three things I hate the most right now.

1. Reading comp.

2. Pressing 1 to speak with a customer service representative.

3.

I can't actually muster enough hate to list a third item. All my contempt is being directed at the first two. I get speechless trying to describe how much I hate them because my rage occludes all rational thought and I just want to punch things instead of verbalize my feelings. But for continuity's sake, I will list a third but far more distant hate. It's more an annoyance than anything:


1. Reading comp.

2. Pressing 1 to speak with a customer service representative.

3. Knowing I can do a better job than someone else but not having the chance to prove it.