Thursday Thirteen v.3
Thirteen Little QuirksDon't Judge
1. Shaking Hands. I'm starting to get a little goofy about shaking hands. When a stranger shakes my hand, I am uneasy until I can find a chance to wash.
2. Door Handles. Likewise. I usually grip the handle someplace where I think others aren't. When I can, I push with my elbow or closed fist. I don't get sick much, either.
3. I trim my underarm hair. I think that's good for everyone involved.
4. Change. I almost never use change. If something is $1.01 and I have a nickel, they're not getting it. Take a penny, leave a penny? Go ahead, I have a change jar to maintain.
5. Penmanship and spelling. A high priority. If you saw my handwriting, you would know what I mean. Strangers compliment me on it. I look at it as both artwork and a courtesy to the people I'm communicating with that they can read and comprehend whan I'm doing. The downside is that I can never get away with anything based on not being able to read my handwriting.
6. Peeing in public. I can't stand at a urinal and pee if there's someone next to me. The whole ordeal strikes me as a bit odd - peeing against a wall a foot from another guy peeing against a wall. I use the stall.
7. I can go to concerts alone, but not movies. I suppose it's because movies can be viewed multiple times, but if I miss a concert, I can't see it again.
8. Wasting Food. I follow the buffet rule: Take what you want, eat what you take. I guess it's that "starving kids in Africa" trauma of my childhood, but I hate throwing food away.
9. Leftovers. But I never eat leftovers. Go figure.
10. The newspaper. I'm lost without my daily newspaper. Neither rain, sleet nor gloom of night ... It's old-school, but I still enjoy the written word on paper.
11. I have "gym sneakers" and "dress sneakers". Doesn't everyone? When the dress sneakers get ratty, they move to "gym" status, and are replaced. Maybe that's not a quirk, you tell me.
12. I iron T-Shirts. I use this odd Fabric Sizing product that is kind of like starch but not as starchy. I don't like the wrinkled look.
13. I walk fast. Faster than most, which makes it difficult to do the mall thing. I'm forever running up on people.
Charming or creepy? You make the call.
2. Door Handles. Likewise. I usually grip the handle someplace where I think others aren't. When I can, I push with my elbow or closed fist. I don't get sick much, either.
3. I trim my underarm hair. I think that's good for everyone involved.
4. Change. I almost never use change. If something is $1.01 and I have a nickel, they're not getting it. Take a penny, leave a penny? Go ahead, I have a change jar to maintain.
5. Penmanship and spelling. A high priority. If you saw my handwriting, you would know what I mean. Strangers compliment me on it. I look at it as both artwork and a courtesy to the people I'm communicating with that they can read and comprehend whan I'm doing. The downside is that I can never get away with anything based on not being able to read my handwriting.
6. Peeing in public. I can't stand at a urinal and pee if there's someone next to me. The whole ordeal strikes me as a bit odd - peeing against a wall a foot from another guy peeing against a wall. I use the stall.
7. I can go to concerts alone, but not movies. I suppose it's because movies can be viewed multiple times, but if I miss a concert, I can't see it again.
8. Wasting Food. I follow the buffet rule: Take what you want, eat what you take. I guess it's that "starving kids in Africa" trauma of my childhood, but I hate throwing food away.
9. Leftovers. But I never eat leftovers. Go figure.
10. The newspaper. I'm lost without my daily newspaper. Neither rain, sleet nor gloom of night ... It's old-school, but I still enjoy the written word on paper.
11. I have "gym sneakers" and "dress sneakers". Doesn't everyone? When the dress sneakers get ratty, they move to "gym" status, and are replaced. Maybe that's not a quirk, you tell me.
12. I iron T-Shirts. I use this odd Fabric Sizing product that is kind of like starch but not as starchy. I don't like the wrinkled look.
13. I walk fast. Faster than most, which makes it difficult to do the mall thing. I'm forever running up on people.
Charming or creepy? You make the call.
Comments
Ok Now I need to see your handwritting!! If I give you my address would you send me something?....Hmmm but can I trust you? lol....
I think they're all very charming!!
I fall way short of being OCD though. It's just the odd feeling that creeps me out.
You could have posted the Thursday One-Hundred.
Trim your arm pit hair huh? Interesting. Anything else?
We save food here too but never eat leftovers. I hate that we do that. Or don't do that really.
BTW, I think that's best for everyone involved, too. ;)
Mine's up - Happy TT!
but I refuse to iron :-)
Thanks for stopping by
I can't "go" in public, either, especially #2!
I need to invest on anti-bacteria cleaning fluid and put one small bottle in my handbag! You're not alone! :)
Happy Thursday!
Happy TT!
And, I have to say... I saw that TT banner on the thursdaythirteen.com site and thought "who would use that?" but OMG... it WORKS!
too cute of a list! LOVE IT!
happy thursday!
Happy TT !
I love love this list. I agree completely...although my handwriting can go off on tangents, it really changes with my moods and attention span, but I do admire beautiful/and /or/distintive handwriting.
Hey I am having an art gallery opneing over at my blog. It's my 300th post, and week #9 of Thursday Thirteen.
Hope you can stop by for a visit!
Everyone welcome!
Candy
http://gnosticminx.blogspot.com/2006/09/gallery-for-day-little-party.html
:) Nice TT. Been to Yahoo Answers yet? I haven't been all week so I might make my appearance sometime today if I get time.
My TT is up too. 13 Things not to do while driving.
Good list. My TT is up.
I would never have the patience to iron t-shirts. I don't even iron my work clothes.
My first one is up, stop by.
Happy Thursday. Mine's up as well.
happy TT!
I linked to you from TT -13 reasons you know it's 2006
I do it with jeans: nice jeans vs. "dirty" jeans. I write the word "Dirty" on the pocket onthe inside with magic marker oI know which ones I can get dirty inand which ones need to stay nice looking.
Happy TT!
i'm the same with door handles and handshking - on the handshaking tip, i tend to go for the hug, which really wierds people out! you'll have to have a shower after you meet me! lol!
I'll go to a movie alone (heaven!!) but not a concert. But I haven't been to either in years.
I also carry disinfectant in my purse ;-).
great list.
my tt is up.
have a great day
It's not creepy. Everyone has his/her own quirks. :P Happy Thursday!
I think it's a good list. Great to learn more about you.
Happy weekend!
Happy TT.
Andrea
http://doamw.blogspot.com
Thanks for visiting my TT!
Nice list, and no I don't think you're creepy. Wouldn't life be boring if we were all the same?
Mandy
Happy TT!