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because my head has to at the part of the bed that has wall on the top and the side. if i put my head where my feet are now, i wouldn't have wall at the top of my head, only on the side of me. does that make sense?

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i don't like milk in my cereal. i eat it dry. i just don't like my cereal being wet.

and i won't ever eat cottage cheese, oatmeal or tapioca pudding because of the texture. just looking at it makes me wanna gag.

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Originally posted by sluggerina:
-I wear flip flops. All. year. round. I hate hate HATE wearing shoes. Except when it's rainy out, 'cause then my flip flops make me slip and fall. Not good.

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My dad does that too - he always wears sandals, even when it's snowing. Although he does have a pair of shoes that he wears for job interviews. Sometimes I think he's only stuck with his present job so long because he doesn't want to be forced to wear the shoes.

I have quite a few 'things'.

I'm yet another obsessive reader - I read juice cartons, cereal packets, the 'Terms and Conditions' on the back of train tickets - everything, really.

I can't spell anything unless I write it down. But in my writing I'm incredibly anal about typos - if I possibly have the time, then I'll go back and correct, especially gramatical errors.

When I (or other people) talk, I find my little finger twitches to the 'beat' of the syllables.

I count things. Well, everything. And I was very pleased when I moved house and found that it was the same number of steps from the bottom of the cellar steps to the fridge (which is the far end of the cellar) as there are cellar steps. And it's 25 steps, too - lovely and neat.

I don't really have a TP preference, though it's usually facing back in my house because there's a cat.

I carry a big thick notebook everywhere with me that I write down lyrics I love in. If I hear some great lyrics, then I feel out of sync unless I write them down. I'm already part way through my fourth notepad!

When I was younger, when I had coloured sweets I'd sort them out into piles by colour and then eat enough from each pile to make all the piles the same size. Then I'd go round eating one from each pile until i'd finished. That one seems to have gone now, though.

All my books and CD's are put together by author/artist but then the different authors/artists are sorted by whatever system I've devised that week. Oh, except for the pile of books that I haven't yet read are always on the really uncomfortable chair in my room, and always in order of preference, with the one I most want to read on the top.

I can't think of any others right now, but I probably will as soon as I go offline.

Edited to add: Remembered one! I hate cereal with milk. It just seems *wrong* to me for some reason. All mushy and ick.

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Originally posted by Schmennifer:
I don't know if this counts, but I hate feet. I hate my feet. I hate other people's feet. I can't look at them, can't be near them, can't have them touch me in any way, especially not when bare. The toes, in particular, really creep me out; and I resent people who wear flip-flops. (Sorry. It's my "thing." I can't help it.)

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Originally posted by dimsum:
I compulsively fold or compartmentalize my trash when eating out (wrappers, napkins, etc.) until I have one tidy unit that takes the staff less than 2 seconds to dispose of.

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I do this, but I think it's due to 7 years of waitressing...I must stack plates, gather utensils, fold trash. It's not just to be nice to the wait staff; it's partly just habit.

I sleep on my right side, unless that means I have my back to the door. Then i have to turn over so i'm facing the door. I'm not exactly sure where that comes from, i just hate knowing that the door's behind me.

I'm another 'don't-mix-metals' person - my sister sometimes goes out with a silver ring and gold earrings, and it just seems wrong to me. luckily I hardly ever wear gold so my watch is fine mostly.

edited: gah, typos

When I was little I slept in a sleeping bag for three years because I thought smething was going to come up from the foot of the bed and bite me or something. Why I thought that the sleeping bag would be adequate protection, I don't know...

I hate hate HATE people who don't recycle. Especially when there are recycling bins RIGHT next to the trash can and they still throw their can or bottle away. Grr!

I hate feet! Not to the point where I can't look at them, but having them close to me...especially when they're bare. *shudder*

All my money has to be kept facing the same way, with the heads all up and together. Also it has be be in order with the smallest bills on the front.

I trace things in my head. If I'm talking to someone, I'll trace the shape of their glasses, or the words on their shirt. I don't know why I do this.

Edited to add I can't get into bed with the lights out. I have to have a bedside lamp close enough that I can reach it. So I turn that on, turn the light off, get into bed, and then turn the lamp off. I also can't go to sleep unless I read first.

Don't lean on my chair when I'm at my computer. Somebody (even my wife) leans on my chair and bobbles it, it bothers me. My old boss used to do this, and it made me nuts. Oddly, it doesn't bother me when my cat jumps on the back of the chair.

Oh - toilet paper should go over the top, but I'm won't freak out if it isn't. Certainly not to the point of changing it in someone else's house.

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Originally posted by Mosquito:
I will not sleep with my feet exposed. They can't hang over the end of the bed, and they have to have blankets over them. But not just over them, the blankets have to be tucked under the feet, too. That way monsters can't get to them.

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Duh, didn't you see that movie Little Monsters with that horrible Savage child in it? And probably like 10,000 other movies where a monster grabs you by your feet? Superscary. I do your "thing" too, and i think a lot of other people do.

I have to drive barefoot. Otherwise i can't feel the pedals.

I wash my hands somewhat obsessively.

I can't have a meal unless many conditions are met - I have to pee, wash my hands, get all the condiments ready, etc. before i can take a bite. I like food a lot, so everything has to be perfect so I can fully enjoy it.

One. All the bills in my wallet must go from smallest to largest, with the heads facing up and in the front. If they are not facing the right way or are out of order, I feel odd.

Two. I must write all checks with black ink, and it must be a ballpoint pen. I have been known to charge things if the ballpoint pen is unavalible.

Three. All my cds are Alphabetical order, by last name of artist, and then subcategorized by date of release, starting with the earliest. Soundtracks are in a separate section, also organized alphabetically.

Four. All books are alphabetical by last name, then subcategorized by date of publication.

Five. I can't leave for the day if my bed is not made. Or there are clothes on the floor.

Six. I must always use directionals. Even if I am the only person on the road.

Seven. When listening to the radio, I cannot listen to commercials. I must station surf. And it must be at a lightening speed that drives everyone else batty.

Eight. When driving, regardless of weather, I must have the window open. Even if it is just a crack.

Word on the feet over the bed/monsters thing. And WORD on the TP thing.

Eleven. Everything must be spelled correctly.

Twelve. The shower curtain must remain closed. At all times. Especially when wet.

Thirteen. Lots of light, natural preferred.

Fourteen. All things must be even numbered.

That is all for now.

(edited because I forgot just how strange I really am)

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Originally posted by Kinipela6:
Another weird thing I do is in the car...

When I am flipping through the radio stations using my pre-set buttons, I [b]have to press EVERY ONE. Even if number 2 has a song I like on it that I want to hear, I have to push the rest of the buttons anyway... even if just really quick, then they all have been pushed and I can listen to number 2 with peace of mind.

Sigh.

Anyone else do this?[/B]

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All. The. Time.

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Originally posted by Kinipela6:
Another weird thing I do is in the car...

When I am flipping through the radio stations using my pre-set buttons, I have to press EVERY ONE. Even if number 2 has a song I like on it that I want to hear, I have to push the rest of the buttons anyway... even if just really quick, then they all have been pushed and I can listen to number 2 with peace of mind.

Sigh.

Anyone else do this?

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As previously mentioned, all my money has to be faced. I have early cashiering days to thank for that.

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Originally posted by Kinipela6:
Another thing with me...

I cannot stand to eat sandwiches unless BOTH pieces of bread have a layer of spread... like there HAS to be mayo on both pieces of bread, or its just too dry. I don't care if the other side has loads... there has to be SOME mayo on both pieces... or I won't eat it.

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Originally posted by Heathyrre:
one more thing i have.

i must read something while i eat. not picky as to what it is. must read something. even if it just an ingredients label. must... read.. until... i... am... done... eating.

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Originally posted by Heathyrre:
One. All the bills in my wallet must go from smallest to largest, with the heads facing up and in the front. If they are not facing the right way or are out of order, I feel odd . . .

Three. All my cds are Alphabetical order, by last name of artist, and then subcategorized by date of release, starting with the earliest. Soundtracks are in a separate section, also organized alphabetically . . .

Six. I must always use directionals. Even if I am the only person on the road.

Twelve. The shower curtain must remain closed. At all times. Especially when wet.

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Same, same, same, same!

The water pitcher must be refilled after every use. I would rather add ice to water that isn't cold enough than wait for it to drip through the Brita filter.

TP: It's *gotta* roll forward, away from the wall!

Books must be read before seeing the movie version, or I will never read the book.

The bathroom mirror and kitchen cabinet doors must be closed immediately after use.

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Originally posted by *Gemini*:
If someone was to slap me or pinch me on one arm(or leg or any other body part) I make them hit me in the same spot on my other arm, because if they don't it feels uneven. Usually it amuses people to watch me writhe in agony at the unevenness of it all, so I end up having to hit myself. Yup, I need help.

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I must set up a "nose block" everynight in order to sleep. The blanket has to lay over my nose and mouth to keep my nose from getting stuffy.

I can't wear brown and black together.

I can't wear tan pantyhose. Pantyhose must always be worn with underwear.

My bra and panties must match at all times. Red bra, red panties. Yellow bra, yellow panties.

I actually later, rinse, repeat.

MUST have reading material at all times. Sometimes I grab magazines out of the recycling bin when I take my recycling in. If I bought as many magazines as I actually need to feed my habit, I'd be perpetually broke.

I've also read labels, warnings, disclaimers, and stuff like that when trapped in someone else's bathroom with nothing else to read.

I can't stand hearing other people in the bathroom, or having them hear me. I'll wait for a public restroom to clear out before going. At home, the fan or water has to be on. If someone else is in there, I turn music on or something.

I have no opinion about the TP issue. Honest.

I won't patronize businesses that use cutesy mispellings in their names. I mentally edit everything I see.

I won't eat slimy foods. I loathe condiments. Ordering anything at a restaurant is a major production.

I do the math thing with the digits on my clock, too.

I can't just talk on the phone. At work, I usually play Minesweeper while talkign on the phone.

I hate, hate, hate shoes. I'd spend my whole life barefoot if I could. Socks on when sleeping? Definitely bad juju.

I have different sports bras for different activities (running, climbing, gym, biking, etc.), and I feel a little "off" if I wear the wrong one.

Lipstick must go with me everywhere. Same with sunglasses.

I hate talk radio in the car. It makes me feel claustrophobic.

I can't just watch TV. I need to be reading or writing or doing something. Sometimes I sew or draw or do calligraphy. I don't have a TV myself, and I really don't have the attention span to watch it and not go a little crazy. I keep a book of crosswords in my bag to keep myself from going nuts. Exception: I can watch sports on TV.

I LOVE to pop bubble wrap. I also like to peel things, like tape on counters or flaking paint.

My house is messy, but my gear room (where I keep all my outdoor toys) is always in order.

I hate it when strangers call me pet names. I am not "hon!" And if you call me that, it will probably affect your tip.

I can't fall asleep unless I cross my big toe over the next toe. (yes, I have a lot of toe issues)

TP - over the back along the wall. Anyone with small children or cats knows this. Please don't change it on us!

Misspellings on public signs send me over the edge.

I separate colored candies into piles according to color, and then eat them in rotation so as to never eat two of the same color in a row.