With myself.

• I’m constantly washing my hands and have to use perfumed soap, even though I can’t take the smell.  No, it’s not good for the skin to unnecessarily wash your hands.
• I can’t bring myself to use public toilets, and if I reluctantly do it feels as if I’m contracting germs.
• Everything in my room has to be aligned, and I’ll sit/stand there for a few minutes getting it to.  I can’t go to do anything else unless it’s sorted.
• Our bathroom looks dirty even though I cleaned it not long ago.  I’d clean it now but I have to work in a bit.
• I feel as if I need to wash again because I smell.
• My bedroom is a mess.

I won’t list any more but I need to stop being so uptight about things.  I need to take control of my habits.

Do you have any habits which annoy you?

On a completely different note I am thinking about getting a geek hoodie (not sure which colour though).   I think I’m finally going to start spending a bit of my birthday money.

If there’s one trait I dislike it’s confusion.  It’s not good for me nor anyone else.

Have any of you entered competitions?  If so, do you usually get a confirmation letter of application and then a letter/e-mail saying your application has been accepted?

Last week I made the most of my opportunities as the lecturer advised.  I asked work if I’d be able to have two days off (that’s the length of this competition), applied…blahblahblah but still haven’t heard anything from…well…anyone.  First I was given three days to decide on entering – I swear I was having a dumb moment.  Now I’m wondering what’s happening, am I an entrant?  Or was I deemed not good enough?  I need to know so I don’t waste petrol travelling to Birmingham.  The competition is next Thursday.  O.o

The site doesn’t say anything about when applicants will be notified of their acceptance, only “*Please note that the process of selecting and preparing competitors for a WorldSkills Competition is long and rigorous. Subject to eligibility, outstanding winners of relevant UK/National Finals will be long listed, after which they will be assessed alongside other contenders in accordance with our selection procedures.” – worldskillsuk.org.