A is for Addiction
Written by hootenannie on July 28th, 2008Lately, when it comes to this blog, I have felt a certain lack of moxie; my brain feels as dry as my love life. So I’m going to try something a little different – a series, if you will. Every Monday, I am going to post something about a topic from A-Z, beginning today with… yes, A. We’ll see if I actually stick to it every single week, but let’s be honest: I ain’t no quitter.
A is for Annie. A is for Awesome. A is for Addiction.
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I have always had an addictive personality. When I find something that works for me, I stick with it – be it an egg on toast for breakfast (every single day for 5 years now), a walking route (the exact same 5 mile stretch of road over and over again), or chewing gum (I am currently tearing through a half a pack a day). Some of these habits are harmless enough; others are to be kept in check, which is why I am presently taking a break from alcohol.
If you were to ask me what my biggest, most undeniable addiction is, a couple of things would come to mind. The first is cookies. But, you know, whatever. The second is a little website called Facebook.
It’s my secret shame.
I sit at a desk all day, every day, Monday through Friday, and my only responsibility is to answer the phone. Therefore, I am left with hours upon hours of time to… twiddle. I am trying to limit my computer time, because too much of a good thing leaves me with scrambled eggs for a brain and black vacant holes where my eyeballs used to be. Lately, thanks to my self-control, however tenuous, I have been successful in the voracious consumption of several books. But left to my own devices, I would click-click-click my way through Facebook for hours on end.
I am confident in saying that I am online “friends” with every person I have ever met who happens to have a Facebook profile. I have looked up high school friends, elementary school friends, summer camp friends. I have reconnected with long-lost pals from yesteryear. I have linked up with relative strangers whom I have met only once. I have connected with ex-boyfriend’s ex-girlfriends – (awkward?). I have a large contingent of online pals who I “know” solely through our blogs (I welcome your friendship request!). My mom is on Facebook.
I monitor “status updates” like it’s my 9-5. It practically IS my 9-5. I know what happens on the internet as soon as it’s posted. The other day, my mom asked me, “Did you see so-and-so’s new picture?” And I just stared at her, like, are you kidding me? When it comes to Facebook, I am omniscient.
Not exactly something to brag about. I told you: SECRET SHAME. But there it is. God save me.
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If you have ideas for topics B-Z, I welcome them in the comments at any time!
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B is for Becca, for starters. Bitchin’.
Second of all, remember when you introduced me to Myspace, and then I introduced you to Facebook? Keeool.
Third of all, your Mom has Facebook. So does mine.
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“A” is also for Asinine Airlines. But I digress… that was my blog post.
I for one, enjoyed being stalked by you. But I’m a kinda sick like that.
Looking for to Letter B and all the lovely posts in between.
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it makes me feel better knowing there are fellow addicts out there :)
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“I monitor “status updates” like it’s my 9-5. It practically IS my 9-5.”
I nearly spit out the peppermint tea that was in my mouth out of laughter.
B is for Bitterness. Something I’m struggling with today. Ewwwww.
K is for Kindred Spirit. ;)
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I can relate to this post. FB is so addictive, and I can’t even quite figure out why.
Now, I’m off to come up with my own “conquer the world idea” version of FB… Watch out. Mwah ha ha ha…
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No matter how much you check facebook, it can’t be as much as some of my former students who update their status every 20 minutes or so.
“Brushing my teeth/text me.”
“Using mouthwash/text me.”
Etc.
I check your’s and Allie’s and Cameron’s blog a zillion times a day in the summer though, so I can’t talk.
Entertaining post as always Annie!
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B is for bullet proof vest, I need one. Also for Blogahaulics which we all are:)
C is for the Chi I bought and doesn’t work! Boo hoo.
L is for Locavore, write on that.
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love this! you are hilarious! (and my mom is on facebook too!) haha
T is for texting. i’m addicted to communicating via FB and/or texting. help me, Jesus. for the next 3 weeks, i will be in nicaragua with no text capabilities. i guess the hot dates i will be going on will make up for the loss. ;-)
you WILL be updated via FB statuses though. count on it, baby.
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A is for a little mob support.
Girl. You’re on Facebook all day long, so there is NO reason why you can’t join my mob on Mob Wars. I get $7500 in mob wars cash if you join my mob.
So.. you need to saddle up partner.
A is for Allie
A is for Antipathy, unfortunately.
A should be for airfare.
But A is always for Anxiety when it comes to shelling out cash.