Understanding oneself

I discovered today that two secrets can help you understand me.  One: I like to excel at everything I do.  Two: I think my way is the best way and am offended if my way isn't chosen or doesn't work out.
I really am a very independent person.  How come I am just now writing this out?  This epiphany could have helped me through many a situation before.  I am a firm believer that understanding yourself is the key to getting along with others and doing well in life.  
For example, I know that I get restless and cranky if I do not have chap stick and water on me at all times, and if I do not eat at regular hours.  Derrick knows this (especially the last) and so reminds me to stop and eat before we go someplace or something like that.
I also think that I have anger management issues.  I can control my anger and frustration only to a point, and then I snap.

But knowing these few things about myself helps me to to control them and watch out for triggers and such.
I feel like I could be on the Autism spectrum--actually, I think all of us could.  I mean, don't you get a little upset if something planned falls through?  Maybe we don't throw a tantrum and most of us have okay social skills, but I think that there are still things to learn and watch out for.

So here's to (yes we are toasting over a glass of ginger ale)the quest in understanding oneself.

Next post:  trying to understand one's spouse.  (Actually...I'm not sure I want to go there.  I am completely incompetent.)