Jan 31 2006
Weird Habits
I was tagged quite a while ago by Ji-in, tasked to detail my five weirdest habits. Initially, I had a difficult time pinpointing them despite assurances from Hubby (who often lovingly calls me “OCD”) and friends who like to poke fun at my eccentric tendencies. However, when I sat down to think about it, I really do have some strange habits and phobias. So, leave me a comment and tell me about yours. If you blog it, be sure to leave me a comment and let me know!
#1 - Food should not be allowed to touch. Dishes are carefully prepared with certain herbs and spices, concocted to taste a certain way when served. When sauces or dressings from other foods are allowed to intermingle with it, its destiny to become all that it was meant to be is thwarted. Therefore, I zealously preserve its intended flavor by carefully segregating my food, using multiple plates/bowls when given a choice or building makeshift partitions with starches such as rice or mashed potatoes when attending a buffet. After all, starches are neutral and are the only type of food that I deem acceptable to associate with other fare.
#2 - I am a germophobe. Being stuck in an airplane, bus, train, elevator, or small room with someone who is hacking up a lung is extremely unnerving to me. Having someone double-dip their eggroll into my hot sauce will cause me to immediately forsake it. I carry antibacterial hand sanitizer in my purse.
#3 - I indiscriminately toss anything that is past its expiration date. This is especially true of dairy products. I have a phobia about eating anything spoiled and will throw anything away that looks questionable or is past its “best before” date. When shopping, I will choose a similar product over another simply because one has a date stamped on it and the other didn’t.
#4 - How rude! I sniff my food. Before eating something unfamiliar or questionable, I’ll sniff it. If I’m in public, I try to be discreet about it. I also do a sniff check of dairy products (cheese, cottage cheese, cream cheese, etc.) before eating it. See #3.
#5 - I must fall asleep lying on my back. I simply cannot fall asleep unless I am lying flat on my back. Throughout the night, I may move around or awaken to find myself sleeping on my side, but in order to get back to sleep I must assume the proper position: flat on my back.
Your turn! Tell me about your weirdest habits.
A 30-something Christian girl, blissfully wedded to her perfect match (the yang to her yin) of 14 years. Living life in Hawaii, less than 5 miles from her hometown, a slave to her mortgage payment, but seeking balance in her pursuit of family, faith, recreation, and rest.
I do #1, too! My sister, on the other hand, likes to scoop a little bit of everything on her plate together on her fork or spoon. I have to have everything in its own little spot.
Thanks for playing!
oh my gosh … I knew your # 1 was gonna be the first on your list
1. i peel my lips. i guess it’s a nervous habit!yuk!
2. i like cool sheets when i get into bed. like the 3 bears, i don’t like someone sleeping in my bed before i get in there ..haha! I’m such a ‘hot mama’ i like it cool!
3. if some nice driver lets me cut in or merge into their lane, i have to wave my thank you twice (sometimes 3 times). once from my side window, when they let me in, and another time when i can see them in my rear view mirror and i know they can see me.
sorry, have to think about #4 & #5
i am so with you on number 4. and i can’t remember how many times i’ve been scolded for sniffing my food. i still get in trouble for that!
Ooh, can I play?
1. Bladder Performance Anxiety
I absolutely cannot use the restroom if I think anyone is within earshot. Public or private, doesn’t matter. This was quite an ordeal at work, until we got a new coworker who shared this trait and was very open about it. So everyone else knew to let us be and not follow us in.
2. Dessert Ceremony
Dessert is governed by certain rules. It should not be comprised of other standalone desserts (eg cheesecake ice cream) and must be served in a bowl with a SPOON ONLY, unless of course it is a finger food. Ideally it should also contain chocolate for maximum satisfaction.
3. Lucky Clothes
If I buy a new outfit, the pieces must be worn separately before being worn together so as to avoid the bad luck caused by wearing all new clothes.
4. Phone Avoidance
Whenever possible I avoid the telephone. I have a slight phobia, and if I have to make a call I will often write down what I am going to say. Sometimes I pace around for 5 minutes with a flipping stomach before I can force myself to dial. The only two people I regularly call are V at work and my mom.
5. Marsupial
I carry my son everywhere. He’s never in a stroller or shopping cart- if we leave the house I’ve got him strapped on me. It’s actually much more convenient and he is happier.
hi donna! =) i thought you’d might like this site in light of this post: http://www.expiredfoods.net/blog.html
oh, & marukai and daiei aren’t very conscientious about pulling expired stuff (esp. japanese items) from their shelves, so i always check the dates on products before i buy them.
yesssss! food will not be allowed to touch except under very specific circumstances.
finally someone who see’s the light!
We are kindred spirits. I sniff everything before I eat it and am unable to eat food that has touched other foods. You should see me eat a sandwich. Bread, greens, and meats all separate. Shh… do not tell anyone. I am trying to pass as well adjusted.