Unfortunately, this really is me...

[rhythmaning]

I was browsing XKCD - because I could - when I saw this...

Paths

http://xkcd.com/85/

I do this...

Comments

[jgracio.livejournal.com]

Who doesn't? :)

[girlyswot.livejournal.com]

I don't actually calculate the percentages in my head...

[kittenexploring.livejournal.com]

If grass is involved I usually include taking a different path to avoid contributing to wearing a path in the grass. If there's a low wall to walk on top of then that's a preferred course and will be followed until such time as the closest point to the destination is reached or slightly further if it's a fun wallwalk.