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Addictions
Have you ever met an addict? Or perhaps you are one and don't even realize it. I suppose that when you read the title addictions the first words that jump into your mind is drugs or alcohol or gambling. Well, although these are truly addictions that we read about -- too often -- those are not the addictions I am referring to.
I always read blogs and try to pay attention to the time of day the writer posted. I don't know why, that must be the part of my brain that wants to know what another person is doing at the time of the day. Like me, for instane. It is a little after 6:30 AM on a Friday morning. Most people would say, "What the heck (I know that's not the word you'd use) is she doing writing a blog that early (and on a Friday!)? Which brings me full circle back to the subject...addictions.
I guess I could say I'm addicted to coffee. I absolutely cannot function until I've had my morning coffee. Now I'm not talking about Starbucks or McCoffee. I drink simple home made coffee. (Who can afford anything else anymore?). But I'm not even moving like a human being until I've had at least 2 cups! Now when did all of this happen? I didn't drink coffee as a kid! I don't even remember needing coffee when I was in college studying all night. So this is not an addiction I was born with. It is an addiction I acquired. And honestly, it is not really one I'd like to give up. I do have another character flaw - THAT'S IT! I'm no longer going to call my coffee addiction an addiction - it will be my character flaw. So on to my other 'addiction.' I must have at least 7 hours sleep, or my head feels like it will explode. So is that an addiction too? I do know that there are some people who NEED to have sex 4 times a week - is that an addiction? How about food addictions? Is that a character flaw or a NEED?
The real reason I started this blog was because I find that I am constantly trying to help those in need. The homeless, those who are in situations that could use a bit of assistance. I am always willing to lend a helping hand, even if it means settling for something less for myself. So does that make me a charity addict? I was told that I should go talk to someone to see why I am always taking in 'strays.' But honestly, that if that is an addiction, that is another one I don't choose to give up.
What are your addictions?
Sorrowed Souls
I always read blogs and try to pay attention to the time of day the writer posted. I don't know why, that must be the part of my brain that wants to know what another person is doing at the time of the day. Like me, for instane. It is a little after 6:30 AM on a Friday morning. Most people would say, "What the heck (I know that's not the word you'd use) is she doing writing a blog that early (and on a Friday!)? Which brings me full circle back to the subject...addictions.
I guess I could say I'm addicted to coffee. I absolutely cannot function until I've had my morning coffee. Now I'm not talking about Starbucks or McCoffee. I drink simple home made coffee. (Who can afford anything else anymore?). But I'm not even moving like a human being until I've had at least 2 cups! Now when did all of this happen? I didn't drink coffee as a kid! I don't even remember needing coffee when I was in college studying all night. So this is not an addiction I was born with. It is an addiction I acquired. And honestly, it is not really one I'd like to give up. I do have another character flaw - THAT'S IT! I'm no longer going to call my coffee addiction an addiction - it will be my character flaw. So on to my other 'addiction.' I must have at least 7 hours sleep, or my head feels like it will explode. So is that an addiction too? I do know that there are some people who NEED to have sex 4 times a week - is that an addiction? How about food addictions? Is that a character flaw or a NEED?
The real reason I started this blog was because I find that I am constantly trying to help those in need. The homeless, those who are in situations that could use a bit of assistance. I am always willing to lend a helping hand, even if it means settling for something less for myself. So does that make me a charity addict? I was told that I should go talk to someone to see why I am always taking in 'strays.' But honestly, that if that is an addiction, that is another one I don't choose to give up.
What are your addictions?
Sorrowed Souls
