Hats and Creatures of Habits

Yesterday I was talking about the cold of MN. But the truth is that it also gives you sledding, skiing, snowmen, and a good use for 4 wheel drive. Not to mention I get to put my super sweet collection of winter coats to use. And then there’s my hat. I wear it all the time. I’m wearing it right now in fact. It’s fuzzy and grey. And it’s my favorite- my absolute favorite- even though I have a LOT of hats just like it. It makes me realize I am a creature of habit. I have too many pairs of jeans to count. Yet more often than not I wear the same pair over and over again- for days at a time. I also have this pair of socks that I love. So I went and bought 6 other pairs of them. And I only wear that kind now. I will search for, try, and test run as many toothbrushes, shampoos, heels, flavors of ice cream, etc. until I find the one I love best. And then I only ever get that kind. When my toothbrush needs to be replaced I buy the same one I had before. I get the same thing at the coffee shop, the same exact sandwich at Subway, and go to the same websites in the same order all the time, every time. I am predictable and like to know what’s going to happen before it does. What a strange thing to realize as I’m writing a blog. I have to say though: Every day is on a different schedule for me. I never wake up at the same time, shower at the same time, or get to eat at the same time. So maybe that’s why I try to maintain a level of regularity everywhere else in my life. If I can count on a good toothbrush and my favorite pair of jeans to keep me comfortable in my world of craziness, then so be it. Having written about Subway makes me want a sandwich. And I’ll probably stop and get one on my way home from the coffee shop for lunch. And I will get the same thing I always do: A meatball marinara on wheat with American cheese and green peppers, toasted. But hey, at least I know I’m going to like it. DT