Getting to know us - idiosyncratic habits

[Halibut]

What little patterns or habits do you have that maybe make no sense but you do them anyway?

We know Cyndy wipes her shower down after every use. ;)

I have a thing with toilet paper and kind of have to immediately run out to buy more if our stockpile gets down to less than four rolls. You never know!

I always sort the paper money in my wallet so that the portrait heads are up and front-facing, with denominations ordered from small to large.

There's an eating order for cans of deluxe mixed nuts -- pecans first, then Brazils, then cashews, then almonds. Ignore the hazelnuts.

[tippyclubb]

I have so many where do I start?

My money has to be folded neatly in correct denomination. My husband shoves money in his pocket all wrinkled up. It drives me nuts.

Every time I use a sink I'll wipe it dry along with the faucet. Like Cyndy I squeegee the shower after every use. Helps in keeping the mold down.

I will not cut onions, garlic or handle raw meat of any kind without wearing latex gloves.

I have plenty more but that's enough for now. If I continue everyone will think I'm nuts.

[TheVillageChicken]

I won't pass or take the salt shaker hand-to-hand. Must place it on the table first. Got it from my old man.

[Barefoot]

What little patterns or habits do you have that maybe make no sense but you do them anyway?
We know Cyndy wipes her shower down after every use.
I have a thing with toilet paper and kind of have to immediately run out to buy more if our stockpile gets down to less than four rolls. You never know!
I always sort the paper money in my wallet so that the portrait heads are up and front-facing, with denominations ordered from small to large.

There's an eating order for cans of deluxe mixed nuts -- pecans first, then Brazils, then cashews, then almonds. Ignore the hazelnuts.

I love light-hearted threads.
I think it brings out the best in us to laugh.

Most of the things you mentioned make perfect sense to me.
Except for the hazelnuts, who would ignore those!
Stockpiling toilet paper, I thought everyone did that. :laugh:

The silverware in the dishwasher has to be loaded half up and half down so it doesn't "spoon" together.
I read that in a dishwasher manual 100 years ago and it stuck with me.
The water and detergent must go in the clothes washing machine before the clothes, not after.

Fireboy could list another 30 weird patterns I'm sure.
But I told him this website had been discontinued. :evil6:

[Shimpy]

I always sort the paper money in my wallet so that the portrait heads are up and front-facing, with denominations ordered from small to large.


I learned that at my first job working at a stamp redemption store. (we used money for tax). It stuck with me all these years. I'm especially annoyed when an ATM machine gives me money upside down, backwards and however they threw it in there. You'd think a bank would know better.
I disagree about the nuts but would be courious about the order of eating M&M's and jelly beans.

[Patty55]

When I lived in NY I had a thing with Goya capers. At one time I had 34 jars. :ohdear:Don't do it anymore, they're a little harder to come by here. In Publix I have to special order them and feel a bit odd saying I want more than 2.

[Aandjmassage]

I put things in a different place every time I use them. Judy changes clothes 3or4 time before we go out.That is about all the outfits she has.

[Halibut]

I have plenty more but that's enough for now. If I continue everyone will think I'm nuts.

Not nuts! Just a little tippy.

In Publix I have to special order them and feel a bit odd saying I want more than 2.

I would never judge anyone's caper-hoarding habits, but ... Publix will do special orders? Whoa.

I disagree about the nuts but would be curious about the order of eating M&M's and jelly beans.

Totally haphazard for me! However, spice drops are (1) orange (2) red, (3) green, (4) black in a pinch. Ignore the puzzling white, lavender and yellow.

[graciegirl]

I have so many where do I start?

My money has to be folded neatly in correct denomination. My husband shoves money in his pocket all wrinkled up. It drives me nuts.

Every time I use a sink I'll wipe it dry along with the faucet. Like Cyndy I squeegee the shower after every use. Helps in keeping the mold down.

I will not cut onions, garlic or handle raw meat of any kind without wearing latex gloves.

I have plenty more but that's enough for now. If I continue everyone will think I'm nuts.


OMG....Tippy is coming to my house for dinner in about five minutes. I have to dry the sinks...oh dear ...the showers...........see ya........................

[Madelaine Amee]

I HAVE to go through the house closing drawers and closet doors that the otherhalf leaves open - ALL THE TIME (screech) - I think he does it just to drive me up the wall!

Almonds first, then hazelnuts.

I HAVE to plump up the cushions as soon as someone gets out of a chair!

Toilet paper has to be hung with the loose end to the front of the roll.

Oh dear, stop now, I think I have one of those undiagnosed "OD" problems!

[RErmer]

I HAVE to go through the house closing drawers and closet doors that the otherhalf leaves open - ALL THE TIME (screech) - I think he does it just to drive me up the wall!

Almonds first, then hazelnuts.

I HAVE to plump up the cushions as soon as someone gets out of a chair!

Toilet paper has to be hung with the loose end to the front of the roll.

Oh dear, stop now, I think I have one of those undiagnosed "OD" problems!

No no no - loose end of the toilet paper MUST be in tha back. Then again, if you don't have cats, you might be excused for not knowing this.:a040:

[Medtrans]

My paper money has to be in order of their domination, largest to smallest, and all facing the same way. My K-cups in,y little spin-around all have to be straight, not upside down or the names sideways. I have to make the bed as soon as I get out of it. There are certainly more.

[tomwed]

I count out loud when I'm cleaning. I must be done before I reach 100.
[don't tell anyone!]

[Patty55]

I would never judge anyone's caper-hoarding habits, but ... Publix will do special orders? Whoa.



Yep, just go to customer service, they call when they get it in, usually just a few days.

[Madelaine Amee]

When I lived in NY I had a thing with Goya capers. At one time I had 34 jars. :ohdear:Don't do it anymore, they're a little harder to come by here. In Publix I have to special order them and feel a bit odd saying I want more than 2.

We get my otherhalf's cookies by the case - no kidding - Fresh Market gets them for us and has never, ever asked why we have to have the whole case - a class act! I cannot imagine what my kids will say when they have to come and empty the house and find a case of cookies in the closet ....................

[OCsun]

I am another one who makes the bed as soon as we get up. Actually, hubby sleeps later then me so, the bed is made as soon as he gets out. The other morning, he got up went into the bathroom, came out and the bed was made. He just looked at me and rolled his eyes. What can I say? :)

[lovsthosebigdogs]

I don't have anything quirky about me. Nope, just a long, long list of things that have to be done the 'right' way. Like the way I put the toilet paper on the roll (long end in the back), the way I throw the newspapers into recycle the moment I'm done reading them, the way I also dry the shower so it doesn't get moldy, or that I like things put back exactly where you found them. See, no quirks, just those and several more things that are the RIGHT way to do things. Ask my husband who has to deal with me <wink>.

[Deseylou]

When I have pasta with any toppings, I eat all the pasta 1st, then the veggies, then the meat

[jimmemac]

When eating, my different foods can't touch each other, and I eat one food at a time-meat first as I like it hot the best!

[kittygilchrist]

I like to have a visual reminder out in view of everything I am trying to remember to do. Only papers that need filing can be in a stack.

[RickdeMasi]

Honestly I don't know where to start. Too many to list before my bedtime.:MOJE_whot:

[Patty55]

We get my otherhalf's cookies by the case - no kidding - Fresh Market gets them for us and has never, ever asked why we have to have the whole case - a class act! I cannot imagine what my kids will say when they have to come and empty the house and find a case of cookies in the closet ....................

Sounds normal to me, I usually buy a case of the girl scout mint cookies.

This week I'm anticipating Yodels in the mail and in the past I've had bbq sauce from Spicy's Chicken (Bellport & Riverhead LI):icon_hungry:mailed to me.

[Madelaine Amee]

Sounds normal to me, I usually buy a case of the girl scout mint cookies.

This week I'm anticipating Yodels in the mail and in the past I've had bbq sauce from Spicy's Chicken (Bellport & Riverhead LI):icon_hungry:mailed to me.

Luv it, luv it .........................

[Schaumburger]

What little patterns or habits do you have that maybe make no sense but you do them anyway?

We know Cyndy wipes her shower down after every use. ;)

I have a thing with toilet paper and kind of have to immediately run out to buy more if our stockpile gets down to less than four rolls. You never know!

I always sort the paper money in my wallet so that the portrait heads are up and front-facing, with denominations ordered from small to large.
There's an eating order for cans of deluxe mixed nuts -- pecans first, then Brazils, then cashews, then almonds. Ignore the hazelnuts.

I also put the paper money in my wallet the same way. And before I leave for work in the morning to make the money, I double check my cat's food & water bowls for the day...wet food, dry food, water. Then I give my cat her instructions for the day..."Watch the house and don't let anyone park in my driveway." Then I can leave for work.

[asianthree]

I have to arrange or rearrange everything in order, and if some one changes it I do it all over again.

[CFrance]

What little patterns or habits do you have that maybe make no sense but you do them anyway?

We know Cyndy wipes her shower down after every use. ;)

I have a thing with toilet paper and kind of have to immediately run out to buy more if our stockpile gets down to less than four rolls. You never know!

I always sort the paper money in my wallet so that the portrait heads are up and front-facing, with denominations ordered from small to large.

There's an eating order for cans of deluxe mixed nuts -- pecans first, then Brazils, then cashews, then almonds. Ignore the hazelnuts.
Ha-ha... You have a great memory!

Can I have your hazelnuts?

[CFrance]

No no no - loose end of the toilet paper MUST be in tha back. Then again, if you don't have cats, you might be excused for not knowing this.:a040:
No, No, NO! Must be in the front. Seven cats didn't mind! And the puppy grew out of it.

[2newyorkers]

Sounds normal to me, I usually buy a case of the girl scout mint cookies.

This week I'm anticipating Yodels in the mail and in the past I've had bbq sauce from Spicy's Chicken (Bellport & Riverhead LI):icon_hungry:mailed to me.
Went passed Spicy's in Riverhead this summer and the dumpy diner look has not improved but it is still a favorite of Suffolk County residents.

[Laurie2]

Post-It Notes: I heard Post-It Notes were invented accidentally. Don't know if that's true. I think Post-It Notes are a great concept, but unless I am using them between pages in a book, I tape them. :o

[CFrance]

I take my pillow everywhere. Even overseas.

[Patty55]

Went passed Spicy's in Riverhead this summer and the dumpy diner look has not improved but it is still a favorite of Suffolk County residents.

Yes, that would be the place, I'd hit it whenever I went to the outlets.

Also on my list of fine dining establishments are Tara's in Pt Jeff for the $7.50 lobster dinner and Ralph's Fishing Station.

[Halibut]

Honestly I don't know where to start. Too many to list before my bedtime.

RickdeMasi, sounds like Kitty and Laurie can help with your lists.

Then I give my cat her instructions for the day..."Watch the house and don't let anyone park in my driveway." Then I can leave for work.

Ha! I do that, too -- "Bye! Guard the house, now." They never do.

Guess I need to have a cocktail reception and serve hazelnuts and lavender spice drops.

[Loudoll]

Post-It Notes: I heard Post-It Notes were invented accidentally. Don't know if that's true. I think Post-It Notes are a great concept, but unless I am using them between pages in a book, I tape them. :o
Post it notes are great for books because you can place it right where you left off reading...the very line. You don't have to start reading at the beginning of the page . This leads me into one of my odd behaviors. I HAVE to have something to read in the bathroom. I don't care if I'm in there less than a minute, or brushing my teeth, etc. I feel kind of lost without reading material.
On bedmaking...I insist on turning down the bedding neatly before we go to bed. I like to turn it down"just right," fluff the pillows, and feel "off" if I don't get to do this.
I like to dry the sink after each use also but don't wipe the shower down. Maybe I'll start that.:agree:

[Didiwinbob]

Shimpy- Re M&M's: Red is always first, yellow, blue, orange, brown is always last. I never waiver but then here comes the holiday season-- can't decide!

[DigitalGranny]

Ok, I will admit it. I do alphabetize my spices!

[mgm4444]

When buying in TV, after looking at the first few houses, I found could NOT live in a house with the garage on the right hand side. I would get dizzy, nauseous, felt like I was totally off-balance. My sales agent had to whittle down his list of homes, pronto! - Maybe he was trying to be nice, but he said there were 2 or 3 other clients with the same "symptoms". We became fast friends due to my quirkiness. My home? Yup, it's lovely, with the garage on the left side of the house! All is good!

[RickeyD]

When buying in TV, after looking at the first few houses, I found could NOT live in a house with the garage on the right hand side. I would get dizzy, nauseous, felt like I was totally off-balance. My sales agent had to whittle down his list of homes, pronto! - Maybe he was trying to be nice, but he said there were 2 or 3 other clients with the same "symptoms". We became fast friends due to my quirkiness. My home? Yup, it's lovely, with the garage on the left side of the house! All is good!


Have the same problem but, my garage needs to be on the right side. If it's not, I feel disoriented and nervous... Growing up in a house with the garage on the right is probably the reason.

[redwitch]

Another spice alphabetizer.

My CDs have to be in categories and alphabetized. Ditto the albums I've kept. Windows and I have a constant fight about my desktop icons. I want them one way, it wants them bunched together.

Also have to have something to read wherever I go, including the bathroom.

I talk a lot naturally. When I'm in a group of people, I can never shut up, no matter how much I try.

I can't look you in the eye. I will however, look right above your eyes so you think I'm looking into your eyes.

Food has to be eaten in a circle. A bite of meat, then veggie, then starch. Salad is eaten with the main course and is always the last bite in my circle. I really hate when foods touch each other. And I really dislike soft foods like Jello, mashed potatoes, oatmeal. Took me forty years to learn how to swallow mashed potatoes. Still haven't found a way to get Jello or hot cereals down my throat.

[buzzy]

For me, it's analysis paralysis. I do extensive research and agonize over the choice of alternatives before making a purchase, whether big or small.

[jblum315]

Ok, I will admit it. I do alphabetize my spices!

I used to but have too many. Now I just try to organize them by category

[jblum315]

I have to munch two M&Ms of two different colors.

[Taltarzac725]

Who me? Idiosyncrasies. :laugh: My secret(s).

[jebartle]

I bet it is safe to assume that you don't have a front load washer...Ha!...
As for me, I'm perfect!..giggle....Don't ask the ole boy!:ohdear::ohdear:





I love light-hearted threads.
I think it brings out the best in us to laugh.

Most of the things you mentioned make perfect sense to me.
Except for the hazelnuts, who would ignore those!
Stockpiling toilet paper, I thought everyone did that. :laugh:

The silverware in the dishwasher has to be loaded half up and half down so it doesn't "spoon" together.
I read that in a dishwasher manual 100 years ago and it stuck with me.
The water and detergent must go in the clothes washing machine before the clothes, not after.

Fireboy could list another 30 weird patterns I'm sure.
But I told him this website had been discontinued. :evil6:

[mixsonci]

When eating, my different foods can't touch each other, and I eat one food at a time-meat first as I like it hot the best!

I do this also, but just the opposite, I save the best part for the end. I don't eat onions nor most vegetables.

[LI SNOWBIRD]

I perseverate "To repeat or prolong an action, thought, or utterance after the stimulus that prompted it has ceased"
This drives my long suffering wife, siblings and children crazy. I know it does but I can't help it. UGH!

[Barefoot]

For me, it's analysis paralysis. I do extensive research and agonize over the choice of alternatives before making a purchase, whether big or small.

I do like your description of analysis paralysis.
That is another idiosyncrasy of mine ... I like things that flow or rhyme, like "snug as a bug in a rug" or "cotton headed ninny muggins".

Anyway, reading your post, I realized I also suffer from analysis paralysis.
Except that I am very indecisive about small purchases only.
I can buy a house or a car with little analysis because I rely totally on intuition.
However it takes me days to buy something small like a blender or towels.
Is idiosyncratic the root of the word idiot? :laugh:

[Ecuadog]

For me, it's analysis paralysis. I do extensive research and agonize over the choice of alternatives before making a purchase, whether big or small.

On top of being afflicted with analysis paralysis, I am a world class procrastinator. My motto is, "Thank God for the last minute. Without it, I'd never get anything done."

[patfla06]

We get my otherhalf's cookies by the case - no kidding - Fresh Market gets them for us and has never, ever asked why we have to have the whole case - a class act! I cannot imagine what my kids will say when they have to come and empty the house and find a case of cookies in the closet ....................

You can order a case? What kind of cookies?

I would get into major trouble with that many cookies in
my house! ;)

[patfla06]

I also have to have money by denomination and all facing up
in my wallet.
I can only drink tea in my Pooh mug.
Have favorite glasses I drink from.
Love to make lists, never on a computer, must be with
paper and pen (gel only).
Won't touch meat without gloves.
There are many more...

My husband just laughs and shakes his head.

[Halibut]

A college roommate kept one sponge to wash dishes and a different one to wipe the countertops or scrub the stove, and two dishtowels for the same functions. As you can imagine, I would always use the opposite ones when he wasn't there.

[Shimpy]

Food has to be eaten in a circle.


That's called a "well rounded diet".

[Madelaine Amee]

I got another one - big one - I absolutely HATE change especially to my schedule. The otherhalf does something where the hours change seasonally and it drives me crazy. I just get used to the new hours and it changes again ....................

[buzzy]

On top of being afflicted with analysis paralysis, I am a world class procrastinator. My motto is, "Thank God for the last minute. Without it, I'd never get anything done."

Another motto: Never put off until tomorrow, that which can be gotten out of altogether.

[cattywampus]

Another motto: Never put off until tomorrow, that which can be gotten out of altogether.


WELL DONE !!!

The family reunion is always Third Sunday in July.

PARTY HARDY !!!!!!!!

Save the date, looks like we have another sibling.

Have a family motto: If you can't hire someone to do it for You>> tu hell wid dit

[CFrance]

For me, it's analysis paralysis. I do extensive research and agonize over the choice of alternatives before making a purchase, whether big or small.
Me too. I get so bogged down in researching details that I can't see the forest for the trees.

I will do tons of research when planning a trip, only to be lost as to where to start. My husband will reach into all the facts I've amassed, pull one out and say, "Start here." It always works.

[2newyorkers]

We are snowbirds and the house we are leaving has to be immaculately clean before we leave. Drives the husband crazy.

[LI SNOWBIRD]

I perseverate which means that I "repeat or prolong an action, thought, or utterance after the stimulus that prompted it has ceased." This drives my long suffering wife crazy as well as other family members.
I can't help it but am learning to curb it.

[Barefoot]

I also have to have money by denomination and all facing up in my wallet.
Have favorite glasses I drink from.
Love to make lists, never on a computer, must be with paper and pen (gel only).

Like Pat, I do all of the above. I thought everyone did. :laugh:

[Meddick]

Here are a few of mine:

Food can't touch on the plate.
Pillowcases must be arranged with the opening away from the door (left over from my days working in a hospital)
Bills in money clip sorted by denomination (smaller ones outside) and facing the same direction
Plates and bowls in dishwasher must have upside facing to the left.
Shoes and socks go on in a specific order - right sock, left sock, left shoe then right shoe. Reverse the order to remove. This one may be a definite sign of OCD issues.

One thing I noticed when we bought our house - the screws in all of the switch plates have the slot arranged almost perfectly vertical. So, I am adding this if I replace any switches.

[TNLAKEPANDA]

I do the same three things every morning and in a certain order.

Money in order by denominations.

Put kitchen items back in the exact same place.

Never put my seatbelt on until after I am under way... this is a bad one.

[Shimpy]

One thing I noticed when we bought our house - the screws in all of the switch plates have the slot arranged almost perfectly vertical.

You must have had the same electriction I had. On very expensive custom rifles and shotguns this is the practice but I've never heard of this on light switches.

[patfla06]

Like Pat, I do all of the above. I thought everyone did. :laugh:

Me too!
Writing lists is so relaxing...

[Halibut]

I always set the volume on the TV in increments of five -- it has to be 25 or 30, never 27.

[Lizbth8]

I have too many to count.

[mac9]

the vegetables in vegetable soup must be eaten in alphabetical order.

[CFrance]

the vegetables in vegetable soup must be eaten in alphabetical order.
You made that up!!!:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl: