I hate routine

Routines bother me. They make me antsy and itching to break them. I have always been like this. I don't know the reason, but when things become routine and predictable I want to change them right away. I'm sure a psychologist could analyse this into something horrible about my personality but it is just how I am.

When I find myself at the grocery store on the same day each week, find myself pulling into the same parking space each day at work or even stop and realize that I am literally brushing my hair at the exact same time each night while I am using the other hand to grab my conditioner out of the drawer I often think....it is just SO weird how our lives are so predictable at times. I am thankful that I have a simple, predictable life. However, I still think it is odd at times how routine humans really are!

The thing is, I am content person and can be happy in most all situations. However, I love to change things. I love to rearrange the furniture, or change my hair color. I even like to switch the side of the bed I sleep on every week or so. I don't like many things to become a "routine" if I can control it. (and I know children need routine...don't worry I won't be forcing my babies to switch rooms each week or anything)

But I had a cheesy light bulb moment last night. (And like I have said before, this blog is for me so if this makes you cringe I'm sorry)

As I was crawling into bed, with my 2 fans going, and my soaking wet hair drenching my pillow, I leaned over and heard "goodnight K" to which I say "goodnight L". Then this morning I hear a little whispering voice say "coffee is in the kitchen" while tucking me in a little, which is translating: "Even though you need to be at work in 30 minutes, I am not judging you for pressing snooze." I finally get up and grab my mug and head off to work. I get to my desk and wait until about 10am and have an email from Lance. Nothing important. Just wanting to say hello and tell me he can't wait to see me at the end of the day.

These are things I can count on everyday. A routine that I NEVER want to change. Ever! So my "I hate routines" mindset must not include Lance. I count on his predictability to make me smile each day!! :) And believe me, when Lance is not around for some reason and I don't have my email and coffee and nice encouraging morning send offs it's not a pretty picture! Well, its $5.00 wasted at Starbucks and me being late to work. :)