Mannion did it.  So did Shakepeare’s Sister.  So will I.

MY FIVE HABITS THAT COULD BE CONSIDERED WEIRD:

(1)  When reading or considering something, I stroke my goatee just like scientists in the 19th century did.  Except I don’t have a goatee.  I just stroke my chin in an affected way.  Except that I’m usually not aware that I’m doing it.

(2)  I can’t accept a compliment unless I solicit it.  Don’t know why — I just get embarrassed.

(3)  I speak in cartoon-ese.  Yup, I might occationally "boink" someone on the head.  Or, if I get "boinked" on the head, I’ll let out an angry: "Aarrrrrgh!".  Then, of course, I’m always saying the word "Yikes!".

(4)  I rarely tie my shoes, unless I’m going to be around people for a while (and even then…).  Don’t know why.  I have weird feet anyway, and never feel comfortable in tied shoes.

(5) I idiot-check my pockets, even when I don’t need to.  Guys know what I’m talking about.  It’s the macarana-like dance you do, where you place your hand on the outside of each of your pockets to make sure you have your wallet, keys, etc. before you go out.  The thing is, I do it even when I take the trash to the curb (something for which I do not need my wallet or keys).