10 Things I Am Anal About
1. The Foods I Eat – I have an Excel spreadsheet in which I list all the foods I eat for each day, with corresponding nutritional value, so I know if I need more of any nutrient. I read the nutritional labels and list of ingredients on everything – food and body products. I avoid certain chemicals. I eat organic produce.
2. My Bank Book – I am meticulous about keeping my bank book balanced every day.
3. English Spelling and Grammar – Because I learned English as a second language, I approach it with a certain technical proficiency comparable to math or science skills. In speech, I used to enunciate really clearly. Now after living in the US for over 10 years, I’ve learned to ease up on that and try to sound like everyone else.
4. Drinking Water – I read our local community’s water treatment reports every year, and add more process to the water we get on tap, based on which step I think the community water is lacking. Then I make sure I get 2 liters a day, count how many glasses I drink each day, and get annoyed when Jay drinks out of my glass.
5. Wiping My Butt – I use up quite a bit of toilet paper in this process. I also have a magnifying mirror in the bathroom so I can see if I’ve missed a spot.
6. Washing My Hands – I am a compulsive hand washer, and I expect my lover/s to wash their hands before they touch my mucus membranes. Unromantic… but at least I’m realistic. I don’t freak out over handshakes, but if someone intends to stick their fingers in my cunt, I demand a hand washing first.
7. HTML – Some of you may know that if your code has one character wrong, the damn thing won’t work. HTML and any hand coding definitely attracts only the most anal of all web designers. Sure, I use Dreamweaver just like everyone else, but I always check my HTML for redundant tags.
8. Numerology, Astrology, and All That Crap – I have favored numbers, and I follow the moon’s position. I plan events, body care and life decisions based on the moon’s placement and on certain calculations of date. I also consult the I Ching when I’m at a major decision making point.
9. My Medical Records – The receptionist at my doctor’s office hates me, because I request a copy of every lab report ever generated on me. It’s not that I think my doctor is incompetent. It’s just that I think every one is human and has the possibility of making mistakes. My doc sees many patients a day, while I only have to look out for my one singular sensation. So I need to look out for myself in these huge cattle calls.
10. Recycling – Jay thinks I’m trying to singlehandedly save the world. I’m not that deluded. I do it for me.
a little kooky, but at least you acknowledge your foibles.
Btw, glad to see you’re updating your blog again.
Yeah, yeah… I am a little kooky