What things do you have to have just so?

[Betty]

Being left handed, I must sit on the corner where my left arm is on the edge so I don't have to battle elbows with the righty sitting next to me.

I hate using ball point pens and buy my own pens for work so I can use the Uniball Vision Elite in BOLD. Fine point pens also bother me.

The top sheet MUST be tucked in - on my side anyway. My husband MUST have his top sheet not tucked in on his side because it's never long enough for him to pull up as much as he likes (usually causing my side to come undone and I'll have to get up in the middle of the night and tuck it back in. We got sheets for Christmas that have the top and bottom attached at the bottom and they also have an extra long/wide top sheet on them. I love them except that they are white.

I always have my purse on the seat next to me in the car. If I have someone with me and have to put it in the back seat, I check over and over again for it with a momentary panicky feeling that I've lost it.

[bewitched]

Originally Posted by Betty

The top sheet MUST be tucked in - on my side anyway. My husband MUST have his top sheet not tucked in on his side because it's never long enough for him to pull up as much as he likes (usually causing my side to come undone and I'll have to get up in the middle of the night and tuck it back in. We got sheets for Christmas that have the top and bottom attached at the bottom and they also have an extra long/wide top sheet on them. I love them except that they are white.

May I suggest 2 twin sized top sheets (blanket too if that's a problem) instead of one full/queen/king? It will improve your night exponentially.

[Betty]

Originally Posted by bewitched

May I suggest 2 twin sized top sheets (blanket too if that's a problem) instead of one full/queen/king? It will improve your night exponentially.

Wow! What a great idea. I never considered doing this. Thanks!

[alphabassettgrrl]

Wallet in back left pocket; frequently check to make sure it's still there. Cell phone generally on the right in the front; keys either hanging on a belt loop or in front right pocket. Little camera in back right pocket; check it frequently, too.

[scaeagles]

I also sort my trail mix because certain tastes do not go well together for me, such as chocolate and raisins.

[scaeagles]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who obsesses about his keys, wallet (money clip for me), and cell. My kids know not to even think about touching them. My wife moves them from where i store them at home to mess with me. I must also constantly verify i have them.

[alphabassettgrrl]

If I start developing a fixed ritual, I tend to try and break it up. I hate feeling at the mercy of my routines, so once I break the habit, I can go back to doing the ritual, only now it's not a required ritual.

[Gn2Dlnd]

Upon arising, start coffee. Then pee, shave, vitamins, brush teeth, shower - shampoo, face, everything else, wipe down glass shower doors, apply unguents and salves, dress, hair. Drink coffee.

Phone, left front pocket, NOTHING ELSE MAY GO INTO PHONE POCKET. Keys, chapstick, moneyclip, right front pocket, pennies in little watch pocket. Wallet, back right.

My farmer's market table is a testament to OCD, although my bedroom is a disaster.

My food may touch, although I have a set of divided camp plates that I like to use for hot wings cause the blue cheese dressing can go there and the bones can go over there.

If there's gravy it can go on everything.

[wendybeth]

I was wrong. Salt, Tequila, lemon- always in that order. Dishes must be really well rinsed (preferably in warm soapy water) before loading into the dishwasher, and TP must be loaded with lead square up. Oh- and pictures! Pictures cannot be askew- I can handle gallery style hanging, but they must be evenly aligned. Eric hangs things bass ackwards and they drive me crazy, like shelves and such- can't stand to even look at them.

Other than that, I'm pretty easygoing.

[lashbear]

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

When you click this button --> located immediately to the left of the thread name, it should take you right to the first unread post

Darn - now I have to rethink my whole routine. *sigh*

Originally Posted by Scrooge McSam

Many times I'll scold myself at the front door: "Do NOT stick your hand in your pocket again. You KNOW your keys are in your pocket... YOU JUST PUT THEM THERE!!!!"

I never have to do this. I simply ensure that I have locked the door using the keys, then put the keys in my pocket and then leave for the scooter chanting the mantra: "Checked de door, locked de door" It also works to reassure myself that I haven't left the car unlocked. I used to go back a dozen times to reassure myself the car was locked.

Originally Posted by wendybeth

I'm a little OCD about leaving things plugged in- even if they are off, they can still start a fire.

Did you ever find the 6 Glade Plug-Ins, the Electric Blanket and the Curling Tongs that I left plugged in and turned on in the "IASW Suite" for you? You know I'm only joking, right? No need at all to go and check that Room right now, because I'm only joking, aren't I ?....