addiction

I like to think I don't have an addictive personality. I drink on occasion, but I do it for no other reason than to get buzzed and have a good time. I'm not a weekday drinker, never have been, and I don't think I ever will be. My parents like to tie one on, and, well, let's say they ARE weekday drinkers. Most of my friends drink much more than I do and my boyfriends have all been big drinkers, among other things. I'm the same with smoking. I have been smoking since I was 18, but after about age 23 I graduated to social smoking only. Once again I'm not a weekday smoker. Every once in a while I even go without smoking while drinking. Many people are amazed that I can put it down in that way and not think twice about it.
I had a minor video poker addiction several years ago when I was still waiting tables. It lasted 6-8 months, and it was kinda bad. There were nights that I would put my entire nights tips into the machines. I would feel terrible about it, but it was sort of okay because if I needed rent or something I would just pick up a shift and make it up. Then it just sorta stopped. I don't remember quitting, I just didn't do it any more. I guess it was just a phase.
Lynne and I have been made fun of at length about our dedication to the Sandy Hut. We pretty much always go there. In fact, I know people that, when they want to see me (or her for that matter) know that they just have to pop in on a Friday or Saturday and there we'll be. I'm sorry, I can't apologize for that one. We chase the dream from time to time, hit a few other bars, but we always end up there. Often if we'd just stayed put we would have gotten what we were looking for. It's just too damn easy. We sit down and start drinking and eventually people we know will start showing up.
People have also pointed out to me that I am on Myspace alot. That's actually the point of my blog. I am getting concerned that my Myspace addiction is rivaling my video crack phase. As soon as I was single I was instantly on it alot. Now, I enjoy the blogging and I'm not sorry about that, but I am on my page alot. I can't help myself. Hopefully it's just a phase.