1. We're particular about everything

It's not that you do things wrong, it's just that my way is the only right way, and you're not doing it my way.

2. We're really competitive.

Even if it's something we suck at. Each person displays competitive tendencies in a different way. I tend to be a yeller. Especially when I'm losing. I'm a nightmare to play Monopoly with, or so I've been told.

3. There's usually one thing that's not Type A about us at all.

Like, laundry... I do it around once a month or so. I separate colors and delicates and beyond that I stick everything in the washer and then once everything's done I categorize and iron all of my pajama tops and... okay laundry was a bad example. Umm...I hate planners and refuse to use them.

There. That's one thing I'm not Type A about.

4. We're usually really intense (about everything) and are always "on".

For instance: one night my sister and I were house sitting, and apparently in my sleep I gave her directions for what I expected her to do with the animals while I was gone the next morning. While I was asleep. That is not healthy.

5. We're really loud.

I'm an introvert. I generally dislike being noticed or having attention on me, but when it comes to situations where I'm in charge, doing something I enjoy, or someone is doing something wrong... I'm loud. I yell. I direct. I suggest changes in high volume. My nonverbal gestures increase in both size and frequency by 80 percent.

6. Downtime is nonexistent.

My friends mock me for having my homework done weeks in advance, but it's usually done that early because of how busy I am, and often times, weeks early is the only chance I have to get it done. I've worked two jobs through college (last semester it was three and I have only just begun picking up the shards of my mental health from that time of life), and have taken a minimum of 17 credits a semester, with the highest amount of credits I've taken at a time reaching 22. Don't do it kids. It's bad for your health.

7. We make lists all of the time.

Yes, I get that this is a list. Anyway...

Post-it sticky notes are my best friend. Generally my desk has anywhere from 5-15 of them posted around my computer monitors with checkboxes for what I need to accomplish. I can't do digital lists like Evernote, it has to be pen and paper, and it has to be placed where I can see it.

8. There's usually a few compulsive oddities about us.

I only like numbers ending in 0 or 5, food is not allowed in my car, and I can't wear wrinkled T-Shirts. My pantry is alphebetized and organized by the function of the ingredient, and I have a specific seat I sit in for every scenario. Classroom, Doctor's Office, Library...

9. We don't do especially well with unforeseen changes.

I like change, but in a controlled fashion. I do not do well with surprises, even good ones. Even if it's just a few hours*, give me a heads up. If plans change, I can deal, but at least give me a second to readjust my mental schedule before proceeding.

*I'm a lot better with this than I used to be. Previously I needed to know things in advance. Now as long as I have a quick heads up, I'm normally okay.

10. There can only be one of us in a group.

This might just be a Mira thing, but I don't really do well around other people like me. In a group, I tend to surround myself with people who are incredibly chill, who don't try to tell me how to organize my plans, and who aren't like me. Two of me in the same group is overwhelming, irritating, and frankly, quite terrifying.