Burrs under my saddle

I have been tagged to write down things that annoy me. How many things? Was it five? I am supposed to narrow this list down to FIVE? Can I start with the fact that I don't like to be told what to do?

1. People who eat with their mouths open. Corollary: wide open yawns in public without covering the mouth with a hand. I do not want to hear people eat or see what is inside their mouths. They can save that view for their dentist.

2. Drivers who have to get there first. Corollary: drivers who see there is one car on the road besides them, and they have to cut in front of that car. They can cut in behind, but have to risk killing everyone for a two-mile radius to get there first. They must have self-esteem issues or small equipment.

3. Pets left to run loose because their owners either don't care or believe their dogs won't go off their property. Come on, I get chased when I walk my dogs at least once a week by another dog. Some threaten us, some are friendly. I have scooped up smaller dogs and returned them home, I have had to kick dogs (which I really, really hate to do) who try to bite me or my dogs. Corollary: people who get mad at me because I am walking my dogs on leashes on the sidewalk and their dog charges us. It's my fault their dog was loose?

4. Morning people. OK, they only bother me if they are in bed with me, and they only bother me from the time they wake up until I want to wake up. I have enough trouble sleeping. Anything will wake me up, but I go to bed late. Give me a break. Corollary: neighbors who work late hours and come home and argue in their driveways. Loudly. Thanks for sharing your personal business in detail at 3 am.

5. People who are chronically late. Do they really think their time is more valuable? Corollary: people who make excuses once they show up, but continue to be late and not ever call to say they are running behind. I could have started and finished a few chores too, but I agreed to be some place, so I go.

6. Woodpeckers. The top floor of my house is wood. They get up early. I don't. My bedroom is sided on 3 sides with wood. I designed it, so it's my own fault.