Well this topic is perfect for me, as anyone who knows me knows that I've been addicted to heroin and sex since the age of 5. Just kidding - well about the heroin at least. I can't actually say that I'm addicted to drugs (never really taken any), or alcohol (ok - I've had my share of drunk nights, but I rarely get drunk anymore), or anything else - except food, shopping, and a captive audience (with or without the duct tape and gag).
But seriously, real addictions for me? Actually probably pretty close to Jane's. I'm addicted to the internet, though it hasn't been able to be quite as severe in the past 6 month because I've had dialup at home. But no longer! My sister saw a sign saying that we could finally get DSL out in the sticks, and she told me when I got home last night that my mother had already called and we're getting the hook-up Thurs! I can finally post the pics I have on my camera! Ooh! AND with DSL we can set up a wireless network, and we can set up the other computer! So while I don't generally check my email before I pee in the morning (as it would take far too long, and I'd probably have an accident before then), that may soon change.
But seriously, real addictions for me? Actually probably pretty close to Jane's. I'm addicted to the internet, though it hasn't been able to be quite as severe in the past 6 month because I've had dialup at home. But no longer! My sister saw a sign saying that we could finally get DSL out in the sticks, and she told me when I got home last night that my mother had already called and we're getting the hook-up Thurs! I can finally post the pics I have on my camera! Ooh! AND with DSL we can set up a wireless network, and we can set up the other computer! So while I don't generally check my email before I pee in the morning (as it would take far too long, and I'd probably have an accident before then), that may soon change.
Also TV is a big one. I generally don't have the time to just sit and watch, but I do record my favorite shows. I love Sex and the City, Dexter, Weeds, Big Love (all the really good shows on the movie channels you have to pay for - well not Sex and the City), but I do have an embarassing love for some reality tv. The worst, I'll admit, is American Idol. I suppose I can truly say it's an addiction, because even though I'm completely embarassed and ashamed to admit I watch it, I do it anyway. The others are the competition shows on Bravo. It all started with Project Runway, then moved onto Top Design, and finally Shear Genius. I just love all the creativity, and competition, and bitchiness - and I would LOVE to be on one of those shows, but I don't have the right experience or degree.
Travel is probably my other addiction. Living in Lake City, I mean, who could blame me for wanting to get out and visit some cool places any chance I get? Oh - that reminds me - my grandmother has a timeshare in Sedona that we could trade for a week in London - anyone up for a trip? However it is a bit of an expensive addiction, and often I end up using the money I should be paying off medical bills with to go on these trips. However, I use the excuse that it has made me a more worldly and well-rounded person, so it's totally worth it.
In the interest of keeping this a relatively short post, I suppose I should end it there. I could ramble on about my love for Neil Gaiman, Jack White, shoes, and other things, but I'm sure I'll cover those at some other time on this blog.
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I suppose traveling is an addiction of mine as well, although I never really thought of it that way! I would love to join you on a trip to London, but if everything for this trip to Siberia works out, I'm going to be out a good chunk of change and unable to travel... until get my next overseas job.
Am I the only person here who doesn't like the White Stripes?
You WHAT?! I might have to stop being your friend....
Well, I only ever heard whatever album Seven Nation Army is on, and I just didn't think it was that great. I guess I should respect them for going on a tour of all ten Canadian provinces and three territories.
Or maybe that's just weird. I mean, 15000 people live in Iqaluit.
Well trust me, I'm pretty darn broke too - and for a week in London, you probably have to trade it pretty far in advance, so it'll probably be awhile before I go...
When you set up your wireless network, make sure you have a good firewall and plenty of security. I live in Daejeon, South Korea, but I have a computer set-up at my brother's house in Houston which I remote access from anywhere in the world to watch and play whatever I want. When his network starts to bog down, I borrow one of his many neighbors' wireless internet connections and have been known to crash them at times in order to feed my downloading addiction (TV, Film, books, comics, adult entertainment--you know...gambling, etc.). They come over and ask him for help since he is a computer savant, but he just laughs and tells them to get a firewall and protection, and that he will install it for them. But, they are too cheap...thank the gods.
However, wireless is not as fast and secure as having a hard connection directly plugged into your computer. It's funny, but dial-up is rather secure because it takes so long to load and communicate that most hackers are too impatient to deal with it.
BTW, the only white stipes I care for are on my zebra-wrapped Fruit Stripe gum: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fruit_Stripe
Y'all need to buy Blue Orchid. Now.
I just realized that Jane started the posts about addiction. JANE'S Addiction... he he... anyone?
Damn, that didn't occur to me. And speaking of "Jane Says" - I also am addicted to buying wigs, although I've been pretty good at preventing myself from buying more for some time now. Although there's this long, lime green wig in downtown Daegu that I've been eyeing for months now....
Hey Jane, maybe this isn't the time or place, but I'll trade you a place to stay in Japan for a place to stay in Korea... Hows July? (For Korea... I know you're planning on doing Russia, but when?) I might even buy you a wig while I'm there. But not like one of the good ones. I'm talking about one that was made with the pubes from the kid in "The Peanut Butter Solution." (anyone here that can back me up on that reference? What a wierd movie.)
Oh my god! Yes! I've seen that movie - and you're right - definitely weird.
For a long time I thought I had dreamt up that movie, but when I brought it up to a number of friends in high school -- and they had seen it, too -- I knew it was real after all. Messed up.
Also, I think it might be Canadian.
It just occurred to me that Blue Orchid is the first track of Get Behind Me Satan, not the name of the album. (Whatever was I thinking? Dammit, now Jack will never let me bear his children!) So, correction:
Y'all need to buy Get Behind Me Satan right now.
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