The rules of this Sharpie are somewhat limiting.

I wonder what sort of debate went into deciding what the Sharpie could and could not be used for:

• poster inscribing — yes
• letter writing — no
• Converse sneaker embellishing — sure, why not?
• temporary tattooing of your brother’s forehead — absolutely yes
• writing on clothes — just as long as your mother doesn’t find out

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I’m getting my hair trimmed up this afternoon.

As I was walking to work this morning, an odd sensation of familiarity hit me and I realized that when I last got my hair cut a couple of months ago, I wore the exact same outfit. Down to the socks. I felt as if I’d been caught with something between my teeth, apparent to those around me, but initially escaping my notice.

Now I’m curious to see if this fashion rut extends to other areas of appointment. The next time I get my eyes examined, will I don the same duds? How about teeth cleaning and routine doctor checkups?

I’m not sure what this says about me, but I’m pretty sure it confirms that we truly are creatures of habit.