The Rules of My Neurosis (aka: the reason why you all love me):

I have touched on a few of these in some of my entries, as well as my 100 things list, but I thought, just for fun, that I would list some of the ones you may not already know.

• I have a thing with labels. In cupboards, on shelves, in closets, etc. all labels must be facing out. This makes things easy to identify, plus it’s just neater. If that is not possible (for example cereal boxes the “spine” faces out) the side with the nutritional label must never be seen.
• Everything has an order: Books must all be stacked in descending order, tallest on the left.
• All cds and movies are stored alphabetically.
• Clothes are hung in the closet (all facing the same direction) organized by type (tank tops, short sleeve, long sleeve, long sleeve w/collar, jackets, skirts, pants) and then by color (ROYGBP). An organized wardrobe is a happy wardrobe.
• Coasters are to be parallel to the tables edge. There is no need for things to be disheveled.
• Magazines are to be stacked. There will be no fanning allowed.
• Towels will be hung on the towel rack so that all hems are in a line. And why wouldn’t they be?
• I make a list for everything: grocery list, to-do’s, wish list, guest list, home improvements, etc. You see the trend? Write it down. (You think this fuels my love for Post-its?)
• Everything in my fridge or freezer that is unidentifiable it labeled–name and date, thankyouverymuch. Hence the love for Sharpies.
• There is a place for everything. I will know if it has been moved. And if you don’t know where it goes, please just hand it to me.
• There is a difference between kitchen towels and bathroom towels. Recognize.
• It is completely and totally necessary to fold underwear. And yes, there is a right way to do it.

And that is just what I can think of off the cuff!

(You all respect my husband just a little bit more now dontcha?)