It's the Little Things

Perhaps one can relate to my need to commit to the idea that if I'm going to do something, I'm going to do it 100%. If not, why do it? Am I right? (Can I get an "Amen!" from my fellow perfectionists?). However, if you don't fall under this general OCD/perfectionism/anal-retentive category -- say, for example, you do not untie your tennis shoes in the car so that you save time and can slip right out of them when you walk in the door (plus, then they're untied for the next wearing) -- then you may find this posting a little...nuts (as if I haven't already established that with the aforementioned example).

My Green habits extend far beyond what is probably normal and necessary. For example:
* I chew gum anytime I'm in my car (that's not the green part). I separate the inside gum tray, which is plastic and cannot be recycled, from the outer carton, which is cardboard and can.
* I tear my paper towels (recycled, of course) into quarters. I use half of a half of a paper towel at a time.
* I rewash and reuse plastic baggies until they are literally the texture of facial tissue
* I am so obsessive about unplugging an appliance that is not being used that I even challenged my husband about whether it was really necessary to have the bedside alarm clock plugged in while we're gone at work.
* I turn off the water in the shower while I'm shaving my legs.

But with all these silly little things, I know I can do more! Being green is definitely a work in progress. For example, I drive too much. I'm struggling with this one. Anyone got an idea about how I can balance my obsession for saving the earth with my obsession for stylish heels?