My family has always told me I was odd-- the “odd ball” they called me. I’ve spent some time examining this and it makes me laugh because on the spectrum of normal to strange, I think I fall a lot closer to normal, maybe even a little boring. I’m quiet, reserved, cautious and very particular about certain things. I’m VERY different from the rest of my family and even my closest friends. But odd, well I don’t know. I say I’m a creative and with that comes intricacies to my day to day. To name a few...
Fat Filled Coffee: I start my day with a cup of coffee filled with fat. It’s not so much the caffeine that I need but the experience. My husband and I brew freshly ground coffee in a French Press to make what is known as Bullet Proof Coffee (BPC) with an added shot of expresso. I’m 5’4” and usually weigh no more than 115lbs but I start almost every day with a delicious cup of high fat coffee every morning and I never add sweeteners. I know I'm not alone in this, look it up, it's a real thing, it's a staple to the Ketogenic way of eating. Consuming lots of (good) fat is apparently a great way to stay skinny. Weird huh?
I LOVE Harry Potter: As of writing this, I’m working my way through the Harry Potter series (all 7 books) on Audible for the 5th time in 2 years. Secrets out… Maybe I’ve got a Harry Potter problem? I just really love listening to the stories! J.K. Rowling is a phenomenal writer and Jim Dale narrates the series with perfection. It's like listening to a good album- never gets old! Anyone else with me on this one?
Stay out of my seat: In my house, I have certain spots where I sit and no one else can sit there. If we’re sitting down to dinner and someone is in my seat I get really antsy. My husband thinks it’s hilarious, especially if the person who’s sitting in my seat is someone new who’s visiting and in an attempt to be polite I don’t ask them to move.
There’s more to add I’m sure, but really, in my opinion, none of these things are that odd, it’s just me and the things I do. I’m a creative, I feel like that gives me a pass to be a little particular.
You- reading this… what’s your thing? I’m sure you’ve got something odd about you too!
