My unusual habit

There are times when we really appreciate some things in life. And that's when we need them most and the necessity becomes a matter of life and death.

My most important part of a house is the toilet. I consider it as my second bedroom because I need it every now and then. I do not know, but it seems hard for me to live without it.

One of the most important activities I do is disposing my waste, especially peeing. Perhaps it's a common need, but mine has eventually become a habit. I always feel the need to go. I already had a check-up, but the doctor said that I had no kidney trouble. Before I go anywhere, I make sure that I pee first before leaving, especially when I travel for more than an hour. It is always my problem and my fear that "nature might call" when I am still in the bus. It would really be a total disaster! Good thing I always have my mom with me who would ask the bus conductor to tell the driver to stop at a spot where I could pee. It used to happen when I was a kid until high school. And it was always so embarrassing. But now, it's a lot better because I've already adjusted to it, but the fear continues to haunt me.

Wherever I go - mall, restaurant, hotel and other establishments - what I look for first is the toilet. I make sure that I am safe whenever my condition "attacks". My classmates even call me "banyo queen" because I am the only one who is a toilet fanatic in our college batch. They would tease me at times, but I don't get offended because I know it's true. My world just turns upside down if I don't see a toilet in times when I badly need it.

My mom says it's just psychological because I always think that I would pee, even if in reality I am fine. I am not sure, but as far as I know, it just happens. But one thing is for sure - it is already part of my lifestyle and I treat it as one of the everyday challenges. And how do I overcome it? I always prepare, just like what I do in other things.