Living in the Scoot Utopia

Inspired by a post by Ken, here's a list of various superstitions/rituals/compulsive behaviors that I have.

• While walking, if either thumb accidently touches any any of my knuckles, I must then have it touch all of the other knuckles with the same pressure while simultaneously doing the same with the opposite hand. Once I finish the last finger I then reverse the process. The same thing also happens if a thumb touches any fingertip.

• If I am about to run a dishwasher that someone else loaded, I will unload it and reload it my way: No dishes or cups touching each other, everything facing the same direction, all silverware pointing down, spoons spread out in nearly-equal numbers among all silverware compartments with a knife or fork inserted between every pair of spoons.

• Unless it's my own kitchen, I always use the second plate from the top when selecting a plate from the cupboard.

• I cannot go to sleep without a cup of water next to my bed, even if I am not thirsty and even though I rarely actually take a drink from it.

• I prefer to drink water from plastic cups. I do not like to drink water from a glass. However I do not like to drink anything carbonated from plastic.

• If I step on a crack while walking, I must immediately find another similar crack for the opposite foot to step on.

• If I begin walking using my left foot first, I feel "unbalanced" and must make certain that I end the walk with a firm step by my right foot.

• I never set my alarm clock for any time ending with a 0 or a 5. Usually my alarm goes off at a time ending in a 2 or a 7.

• I always go into anything that I am about to do with an expecation that I will fail. I consider it bad luck to have confidence.

• If I am really worried about something, I believe that if I divulge that worry to someone else then it will not happen.

I'm sure I could go on and on, but that's a good start for now. How about you?