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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?
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Raymond Mallette says:
Exact match on the coffee thing
I'm sitting here reading these blogs at 7:30 Denver time, waiting to hear my favorite sound of the day. The gurgling coffee pot that says...okay...come and get me. It's a science for me too. I cannot go to bed until I have prepared my coffee pot. I believe I mentioned all of this in one of my blogs but I am so disfunctional in the morning that the preparation has to come the night before. I even have to make sure there is a cup and spoon sitting by the coffee pot.(I won't mention the importance of the cup and spoon sitting on a clean paper towel). The little honey bear is there too.(i use about a half teaspoon of honey and just enough milk to color the coffee). And I don't add the honey and milk after i've poured the coffee. I have it already in the cup, that way, when I pour the coffee in, it mixes itself.
Then there's my laptop. I think if I had to leave it for a full 24 hours, I may very well need a straight jacket. Just a couple of "character flaws."
Neat post Brenda. :)
Raymond
Brenda Youngerman says:
As always...
Raymond....as always I look forward to your comments.
Thanks!
Catherine Nagle says:
Same
Me too, Brenda!
I passionately wake at 5:00 AM. - One hour before my family gets up to have at least two cups of coffee, read, and perhaps write. I need at least 6, (prefer 7) hours of sleep, too.
I was also constantly trying to help those who were in need, too. Though, there was a time that I didn't see this as a wrongful act, until I realized I was enabling (some) others to take advantage of the those of good nature; that actually left (some) others who were truly in need, unattended.
You will know. You already, do.
Keep your heart open.
PS- I'm so glad to see you!:-)
Truly,
Catherine Nagle
Brenda Youngerman says:
Catherine, I'm glad to see
Catherine,
I'm glad to see you here too...wasn't sure if you were still around.
So far, my heart is still open....off to my weekly addiction.
Brenda
Mary Wilkinson says:
Hi Brenda, cannot function
Hi Brenda, cannot function without the caffeine fix! Actually, I just heard that I won an Illy Cappucino Maker! It is fire engine red and the real McCoy. Can't wait to go pick it up tomorrow.
Brenda Youngerman says:
I am completely jealous!!!!
Brenda Youngerman