Creatures of Habit

Why are we such creatures of habit?  Sure, I have a certain routine in the morning, I like to take the same route when I run, and I usually buy the same brands at the grocery store.  Actually, I buy whatever brand is on sale, but that's because my habit is being cheap.

What I find interesting is that I often cross paths with the same people, in their same routines.  There is a woman who lives in my condo building who I often see outside in the evenings.  She sits in the same spot near the loading dock.  She smokes a cigarette and talks on her cell phone.  While she sits, there is a 20 oz bottle of diet coke next to her.  I notice these small details just by walking by.  It would feel weird to walk by and see her drinking Sprite, or not there at all.  This woman - who I don't even know - and her habits are part of my routine.