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14 of My Quirkiest Travel Habits and Preferences

written by Parita 19 Comments

Are you a quirky person?

If you answered no to that question, you’re lying!  I believe that every single one of us is quirky in our own ways.  It may be more evident in some people [like myself], but if we dig deep, we all have little things that are very “us.”

And there’s nothing like a little travel to bring out the quirky in a person.  During my flight to London, I sat down and made a list of all my quirky travel habits and preferences…just for fun.  I’m hoping some of you can relate (and tell me if you do in the comments!).

Without further ado, here are 14 of my most prevalent quirks and preferences!

  1. As much as I hate sitting and waiting at the airport, I like/need to arrive at least 1.5 hours before boarding time.
  2. I’m not a Starbuck’s person in my day-to-day life, but when I travel, there’s a 95% chance I’ll buy a fancy drink.
  3. Without fail, I grab the armrests the minute the plane touches the ground.
  4. I like to sleep. Correction – I LOVE the sleep.  And I can pretty much sleep anywhere, including on planes which is what you’ll find me doing 99% of the time.
  5. I will do absolutely anything to avoid having to use the bathroom on the plane.
  6. I don’t drink liquids when flying if I can avoid it [see #5].
  7. I [used to] sneak my way in one boarding group early…every time I flew.
  8. I did #7 because I like being the first one in my row so I can get situated.
  9. #8 includes claiming my space and putting my armrest down [you would be surprised by how many people think they can take over my seat space because I’m on the smaller side].
  10. A new habit of mine is using hand sanitizer three separate times during a flight. Don’t want to get sick.
  11. One of my favorite things to do is pull out the in-flight magazine and tackle the crossword puzzle and all the Sudoku puzzles. And if my magazine doesn’t have untouched puzzles, I’m not above stealing my neighbor’s magazine!
  12. Turbulence = prayer time.
  13. Despite knowing how I can be when I’m hangry, I almost always forget to pack snacks when travelling.
  14. Comfort over style is the name of my game when travelling. With that being said, my travel uniform [99% of the time] is a pair of leggings and a big comfy sweater/long sleeve tee/sweatshirt.  It really bugs Vishnu when I essentially wear my PJs outside of the house.  So naturally I’m not going to change…just to get on his nerves!

Now tell me I’m not the only admittedly quirky one around here! 

Written on December 16, 2015 Related:Humor, Self, Travel, Uncategorized

What I Eat for Lunch 99% of the Time and Other Random Habits

written by Parita 18 Comments

When I talked about being a creature of habit and not disrupting my default all that often, I wasn’t kidding! It actually takes a lot of effort for me to change my ways. And while there are some habits I definitely want to disrupt, some will remain as is. Take lunch as an example.

It may come as a surprise, but breakfast and lunch are on repeat 99% of time, while what we eat for dinner changes on an almost daily basis. Hey, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!

With that being said, I thought I would share my lunch “recipe” because it’s simple, quick, and obviously delicious since I eat it every day!

The first thing to take note of is that for this to be as good as possible you have to use your favorite kind of bread. We love the Publix seeded whole wheat bread. If you have a Publix nearby, try to find it – made with a few simple ingredients and so good!

Favorite Lunch

Ok, the first thing you do is crack an egg into a small frying pan sprayed with a little cooking spray. Then flatten out the yolk with a fork, sprinkle on a little salt and pepper, and let it cook for 2-3 minutes on medium high heat. While the egg is cooking, spread one slice of bread with your favorite hummus and top with slices of avocado. Flip the egg over, cook for an additional minute, cut in half, and place on top of avocado.

Favorite Lunch 2

If you’re feeling a little crazy, top the egg with sriracha for an extra kick.

Most days, I’ll eat one of my open faced sandwiches, fruit, and some nuts. I mean, when something is this good, how can I quit it!

Other random habits/quirks!

  • I call my mom every morning on my way to work. And I call my parents every night after dinner.
  • As soon as I get to the office in the morning, I turn my laptop on and make a cup of coffee. Every single day. Without fail (unless I have an 8 am meeting).
  • When cleaning the apartment, the order is always – kitchen, dusting, vacuum, bathroom.
  • Not sure why this is, but whenever I’m talking to people, I ball my hands up into fists without even realizing it.
  • When I say “knock on wood,” I actually knock on my head…even if there’s something made of wood nearby.
  • The first thing I do when I get home from work is change into my PJs.  And on the weekends I try to stay in my PJs for as long as possible.
  • I have a very specific way of arranging the dishes in the dishwasher.  If Vishnu gets to it first, I rearrange everything (my way) and then and only then do I start it.

And the list could go on and on…

Have a wonderful weekend!

Please tell me I’m not the only weirdo by sharing some of your random/quirky habits!

Written on March 13, 2015 Related:Food, Life, Recipe

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