I have MANY addictions.  Some are good and some are bad.  At what point do you seek help with your bad addictions?  And how can you determine a bad addiction?

I have a definite addiction to money.  I think life is easier when worries of funding are unapparent.  Do I think this is dangerous?  No.  At least not in my case.

I have a food addiction.  I love to eat and always eat more than I need to.  While I love to watch the Food Channel and envy people whose job it is to travel and eat, I wonder what people without feel.  Should I be ashamed of how much I eat?

I am lucky to say that I have no drug related addictions; but, I do seek the help of a cocktail on a rough day.  Does this require a doctor’s attention?  Some say yes and some no. 

I have heard that the U.S. is focused more on addiction recovery than in other countries.  An alcoholic in America would just be another social butterfly in Europe.  Does this mean that Americans over analyze or misjudge “addictions?”  I think every case is different.  I think that America has the most over indulgence and therefore the most misjudgment of who needs addiction recovery.  I think if you can complete what you want and need to do then there is no need for rehabilitation.  Does this mean a person can be totally functioning at best and have a shopping or drug addiction?  Yes.  Does it mean it’s healthy?  Not necessarily.

Is the recent focus on addictions just a product of overindulgence in the modern world, or is it a way to get our minds off of our problems, or is it just another addiction to watch others in pain?

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* Other than gift buying all over town, I have been buying items to make special treats for everyone.  I am mostly making rum cakes this year.  I might squeeze in a boxed brownie or two though  

* It’s not too cold where I am, but it is cold enough.  This brings a good feeling to a lady who sweats 90% of the year (shhhh, we’ll keep that fact to ourselves).

* My lights are up and Miss Lextra Dirty gave me a pre-lit tree I put up outside the house.  I have yet to put my tree up inside but I will shortly.

* Well, i’m off to wrap, sort, and enjoy the holiday season.  I’ll post a pic of the rum cake when it’s done!  Happy holidays everyone!

* Oh! And I’m watching Elf right now…Again…Happy Holidays! 

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I am definitely grateful to be employed. At the same time I thought I’d be further along in my career.

I was hired 4 months out of college as a technical writer. I had a great run there but eventually moved on to 3 other companies because of new contracts. I landed where I am now because of a great pay hike.

I am never utilized and am now rusty.

Of course, now we have major management changes and everyone is basically interviewing for their jobs. Think, the Bobs, from Office Space.

This change pushed me to finally start this blog. I have needed a creative outlet ever since I left college. I need my passion back. I need the inspiration that got me here.

Why do so many professionals get put in a corner far from where they want to be? Is the motivation gone or have they been taught to settle? Or is money the great wizard?

I was always told you can be whatever you want. Is security holding me back?

That was a little heavy :0/ But now I feel better and can get back to the funny part of life. –thanks