Your favourite place and way to play?

No idea why I thought of this, but thought it might make a good thread. I was playing FM 09 on my laptop, on my own, in my bedroom. Thing is, I just couldn't get into it.

The reasons?

a) I like playing in a well lit area. My room only has a lamp (ceiling light is bust) and it's just not bright enough.

b) I don't like playing while I'm by myself. I prefer to have people around so I can tell them and talk to them about all of my managerial exploits!

c) I prefer sitting on a couch/chair rather than on my bed lying down. I just find it awkward and feel less lethargic and more into my game when I'm sitting up.

Now these may seem silly, but surely I'm not the only one who has a particular way and setting that they like to play the game in?