53 Daily Frustrations From my Friends:

  1. Opening an ibuprofen bottle takes an eternity — it doesn’t just childproof the medicine, it seems to adult-proof it as well.

  2. Mechanical pencil leads always leave that tiny last piece you can’t use.

  3. I lock myself out all the time..

  4. Light switch way too far from the bed.

  5. Shower head is stupidly low.

  6. Elevators take forever.

  7. Wish you could edit WeChat messages after sending.

  8. Washer/dryer combos never actually dry properly.

  9. I want tampons that actually don’t leak.

  10. Auto-refueling at gas stations.

  11. Don’t wanna get in the shower… but then never wanna get out.

  12. Walking to class sucks, but buses are unreliable too.

  13. Picking an outfit is a nightmare.

  14. Picking gifts is worse.

  15. Cooking just for one person is depressing.

  16. AC that’s quieter so you can actually sleep.

  17. AC that won’t freeze you but still feels cool all night.

  18. Sofa that adjusts temperature to your vibe.

  19. A cup that turns lukewarm water into ice-cold instantly.

  20. My cat needs her litter cleaned but I don’t have time.

  21. She also needs to go outside for allergy exposure — but traditional cat carriers feel like a prison.

  22. Laying in bed scrolling and phone keeps smacking your face.

  23. Pillows that are comfy flat or on your side — why is it one or the other?

  24. Apple’s stock alarm app is actually garbage.

  25. Blow-drying my hair makes stray hairs go everywhere and it’s gross.

  26. No time for breakfast and then I’m starving all day.

  27. I like cute heels but they destroy your feet.

  28. Wanna eat everything without getting fat.

  29. My wrist always hurts under pressure — can’t even lift properly.

  30. Pillows are either too flat or too tall — no in-between.

  31. No idea what shampoo actually works for your hair type.

  32. Shopping apps that don’t actually recommend specific enough stuff.

  33. An ergonomic bed — like the Herman Miller of beds.

  34. Cooking three meals a day every day is exhausting.

  35. Tiny steps + ramps are a hazard.

  36. Plane chargers always falling out mid-flight.

  37. I want my socks to magically pair up after laundry

  38. Fish tanks are annoying to clean/feed when you’re away for a while.

  39. Smart trash can that auto-changes the bag and doesn’t jam when you pull it out.

  40. There’s no headphone jack anymore so you can’t charge and listen at the same time.

  41. You’re in a rush but the app forces an update popup you can’t skip.

  42. Rentable power banks are impossible to return — kiosks are either full or offline.

  43. US iPhones are eSIM now but China Mobile doesn’t even support it — now I have to carry a separate hotspot.

  44. Everyone says go green but I still can’t tell which trash is which. What if the trash can just scanned and sorted itself?

  45. Mosquito nets have impossible zippers and no way to run a charging cable inside.

  46. Mechanical keyboards get gross and dusty — impossible to clean.

  47. Desk is a mess when I’m drawing — pens everywhere.

  48. Pillows are never the right height for me.

  49. Can’t wash my back properly in the shower — need a longer scrubber.

  50. Eyebrow razors don’t have guards and always cut me.

  51. False eyelashes should come pre-glued — why are we still messing with glue?

  52. My AirPods always slip out of my pocket and the case pops open — they just scatter everywhere.

  53. Those push-to-run water taps are useless.