Results 1 to 11 of 11

Thread: Weird habits

  1. #1
    Shlup's Retired Pimp Recognized Member Raistlin's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 1999
    Location
    Spying on Unne and BUO
    Posts
    20,583
    Articles
    101
    Blog Entries
    45
    Contributions
    • Former Cid's Knight
    • Former Editor

    Default Weird habits

    So between working on outlines and exams for what seems like an eternity, I am getting very used to using keyboard shortcuts to quickly save work. I realized that it had reached a new level when, after finishing a post on EoFF, I tried to use the Word keyboard shortcut to save it.

    Topic: is there anything you've done over and over and over again, so much that 1) you start thinking about it all the time, and/or 2) you start inappropriately using those habits in other settings.

    Alternatively, discuss weird habits in general, or things you really can't wait to be done with. Also discuss TERRIBLE HABITS that get in the way. I am an obsessive procrastinator, so this doesn't suit me well.

  2. #2
    Gobbledygook! Recognized Member Christmas's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Location
    Pious Moose's HQ
    Posts
    13,527
    Blog Entries
    6
    Contributions
    • Hosted the Ciddies

    Default

    I always scratch my armpit when I sees Raistlin's posts, no idea though.

    Is this terrible enough?

  3. #3
    Draw the Drapes Recognized Member rubah's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2004
    Location
    Now Destiny is done.
    Posts
    30,655
    Blog Entries
    21
    Contributions
    • Former Administrator
    • Former Cid's Knight

    Default

    sometimes I find myself doing force balances on objects I see. Or trying to find their natural frequencies.

    I'm pretty sure I've reached for ctrl+z when drawing (with a pencil), but that was a while back.

    I always reach down with one hand as I enter my house, but that's mostly to make sure my cat doesn't escape.

  4. #4
     Master of the Fork Cid's Knight Freya's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2004
    Location
    Yer pants
    Posts
    26,209
    Articles
    277
    Blog Entries
    34

    FFXIV Character

    Freya Meow (Sargatanas)

    Default

    I tend to spin things. Phones, pens, books. I just spin them. O.O it scratches my phones up.

    I've been so use to putting smilies after practically everything I say in IM that I forget that I don't need so many in places like forums.

  5. #5
    EoFF's Laundry Goddess ~*~Celes~*~'s Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2005
    Location
    Ohio =D
    Posts
    6,333
    Blog Entries
    2

    Default

    I tend to blush/giggle TONS when complimented and then I feel bad if I don't compliment back

  6. #6

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Freya View Post
    I tend to spin things. Phones, pens, books. I just spin them. O.O it scratches my phones up.
    Yeah, I do that a lot as well. For some reason I feel the need to throw things in the air as well.

    At my work, I often have to roll bundles of newsprint. I find I tend to roll napkins and other paper products when I'm not paying attention to what I'm doing.

  7. #7
    Shlup's Retired Pimp Recognized Member Raistlin's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 1999
    Location
    Spying on Unne and BUO
    Posts
    20,583
    Articles
    101
    Blog Entries
    45
    Contributions
    • Former Cid's Knight
    • Former Editor

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by rubah
    I'm pretty sure I've reached for ctrl+z when drawing (with a pencil), but that was a while back.
    Ok, that one's worse than mine.

    Anyway, Torts is over, so now instead of maintaining these habits from working so hard on it, I can instead, well, die.

  8. #8
    Draw the Drapes Recognized Member rubah's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2004
    Location
    Now Destiny is done.
    Posts
    30,655
    Blog Entries
    21
    Contributions
    • Former Administrator
    • Former Cid's Knight

    Default

    it was at the height of my drawing/photoshopping time, so I can understand why it would occur.

    Thinking on this topic again, reaching for my calculator regardless of the calculations (if there be any) I need to perform. Writing the mass flow rate? Calculator in hand. 2+2? Calculator. I don't necessarily press any buttons, but it helps me think

  9. #9
    Banned
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Columbus, OH
    Posts
    951

    Default

    Sometimes when I walk up stairs and get to the top I keep stepping like there's another step and almost fall down!

  10. #10
    programmed by NASIR Recognized Member black orb's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2000
    Location
    RIP Chavez 1954-2013
    Posts
    7,613
    Blog Entries
    1
    Contributions
    • Banner Design
    • Logo Design

    Default

    >>> This: >>>
    and this:
    >> The black orb glitters ominously... but nothing happens..

  11. #11
    Fragaria addict Recognized Member Momiji's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    On top of this frustrating world
    Posts
    10,543
    Contributions
    • Former Site Staff

    Default

    I spin things like pencils, pens, silverware, umbrellas, etc around my fingers a lot.

    I've also developed an annoying nervous habit of holding my pen in my mouth when I'm uncomfortable or thinking too hard.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •