Habit Your Way …
“Habit is habit and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed downstairs a step at a time.” — Mark Twain
It’s been said that most people are creatures of habit. Like blogging, for me, used to be a habit. Even when I’m travelling like a fool, I always find some time during the day to either post something or read some of your posts (admittedly, lately it’s been more of the latter).
And I’m fine with that. Really, I am. *shoulder scratch*
I did a Go.ogle search over the weekend for some memes that I could post while I’m away, and came across the site www.iampariah.com/memeslist. Great site. The subjects they’ve come up with for inspiration aren’t necessarily original. However, they do serve as great fodder for bloggers like myself who may be bankrupt on ideas or, because of travel, don’t have time to plot out what they’re going to post next.
And that’s where I found this question. About habits.
I have a few. For instance, lately I’ve been in the habit of having tuna fish for lunch. Every day. Earlier this year, it was pizza. Every day. Seems that once I’m onto a certain food, I’m hooked for a while. Until I try something else.
I have many television habits, as you may have already assumed. LOL Grey’s Anatomy is a habit of mine, as is Boston Legal and Scrubs and Everybody Hates Chris. Oh, and American Idol. Seriously, I watch this show as much for the singing as I do for how rambling and zany Paula Abdul’s post-song commentary will be. It’s a mesmerizing experience. LOL
Enough about me, though. What about you? Do you have any habit (good or bad) that you do on a regular basis without fail? Like watch a television show, go a certain place at a certain time, etc.? If so, what? Why?
Nice to have you back Will! As for my habits:
Drinking: coffee every morning
Speaking: saying “The bottom line is…”
TV: American Idol, House, Ghost Whisperer, Medium
Music: As of late, I must listen to track #7 (Rocketship) of my Donnie CD (The Colored Section) as soon as I get in my car.
Internet: logging onto Blogger.com…don’t always post but I log in every day.
That’s about all I’ll bore you with!
Comment by Darbs — 04.27.06 @ 8:34 am
I was looking at that website the other day too!
Ummm…lemme see…like you I have this thing with food…Wednesdays at Cosi are my new habit. Their 3 bean chili & bread is to die for.
Dunkin Donuts on my way to work everyday has been my long standing habit for the past several months. Every morning I keep saying I’m going to break it but it’s not happening.
I hoarde (sp) quarters. I make change JUST to get quarters back! Hey I’m happy once laundry day comes! I don’t have to get change from the lady. Ohhh and if I do then I ALWAYS get extra because that way if I don’t accumulate enough throughout the week I have some left over from the last wash.
Taking the bus up to the train station has turned into a habit too. Which may explain why I can’t lose these 20lbs!
Ummmm I think thats enough.
Comment by Joann — 04.27.06 @ 9:11 am
Uh, I tap the ceiling in my car twice whenever I go through a yellow light. Oh and then there’s the wine and tiara evening. Anything on Bravo, E, Style, or VH1.
Comment by The Hostess — 04.27.06 @ 9:35 am
I make it a habit never to sit with my back to the door in a restaurant.
Comment by Nikki — 04.27.06 @ 9:56 am
1.I have to shower before bed. Doesn’t matter what time it is, before I go to bed I must shower.
2. I have at least two cups of coffee a day
3.I check my cell phone about every 20-30mins. I didn’t even realize I did that until Nicky pointed it out while on vacation
Comment by msnhim — 04.27.06 @ 10:11 am
i habitually check certain websites - haloscan, blogs, myspace, my 2 message boards. i habitually procrastinate on laundry and dishes, wake up late… i habitually have been saying what is and is not “the hotness.” *smh*
Comment by glory — 04.27.06 @ 10:19 am
Hi Will!!!
My habit is Notorious…almost ashamed to admit this here…those that have met me Instantly picked up on my habit!! It is so obvious, many people consider it to be RUDE and down right inconsiderate! It appears that I seem to unconsciously make it a habit to be LATE everywhere I go. I am NEVER on time for anything! It has been my curse but somehow, I think it has also been a blessing in disguise….Timing is everything.
Comment by Thykness — 04.27.06 @ 11:17 am
i’m habitually affectionate. i love to touch folk, which ain’t good when i’m trying to touch a stranger
i check my blog everyday as soon as i get into work, throughout the day, and when i get home.
i used to be habitually late for work but got out of that mode a few years back once i actually found a job i enjoyed.
i have a habit of playing songs on my fingers, like i’m playing the piano or something.
Comment by nikki — 04.27.06 @ 11:58 am
I have to play my piano when I first come in the house.
I guess I’m not much of an addict, huh?
Comment by Fave — 04.27.06 @ 1:04 pm
nikki reminded me of something. i have a habit of tapping out the percussion of songs that are playing in my head… with my teeth. all the time. like, all. the. time.
Comment by glory — 04.27.06 @ 4:13 pm
My “-isms” involve a lot of TV right now - aside from Grey’s Anatomy, it’s the Real Housewives of Orange County, Blowout (I’m so embarassed), 8th & Ocean (so bad it’s good), and Notorious. Even though I’ve seen every episode of Sex & the City, Will & Grace and The Simpsons, I have to stop and watch - just can’t help myself.
And lemondrops at Maggaino’s Santana Row - Wednesdays at 6:30.
Comment by Miss Ali D — 04.27.06 @ 7:16 pm
Mmm . . . my habits.
I write every day. Every-single-frickin’-day. I’m late for work every day. Every-single-frickin’-day. Oh, and I sleep, eat and shower. Every-single-frickin’-day. How’s that? hehehe
Comment by Yolanda — 04.27.06 @ 8:09 pm
I know I’m late on this, but mine are more like “routines” as opposed to habits I guess.
For instance, I check my email in the same order without fail every.day: gmail, yahoo, then syracuse. My shows are mostly the same as yours: Grey’s Anatomy, Everybody Hates Chris, Scrubs, Best Week Ever, and Top Model - all without fail. EVERY WEEK. I habitually neglect friggin AIM. I have the same routine in the mornings.
Dude, there are a LOT of things that are routine for me. lol! I guess we are habitual creatures. =)
Comment by Sunnchine — 04.29.06 @ 9:20 pm