Addict

I have several serious addictions. Nothing like black tar heroine, but addictions still. For example if I don't have some form of coffee in the morning lord help anyone that comes in contact with me. As with all addictions the coffee thing started off innocently enough, a cup here, a cup there, but then something happened. I started working mornings in a coffee shop. It went down hill from there. Fast forward a handful of years and you what do you get? A serious problem. Let me run you through a few of the changes.
1. 9 years ago- I would drink any kind of coffee.
Today- I have to have a specialty coffee shipped to my house, express mail, and vacuum sealed for the perfect taste.
2. 9 years ago- I didn't give a thought to the bean coming to me pre-ground.
Today- I actually caught myself scoffing at pre-ground coffee the other day. It's whole beans or nothing!
3. 9 years ago- I would pour some tap water in to the pot and roll with it.
Today- If it doesn't come out of a bottle it doesn't become my coffee.
4. 9 years ago- I had a tiny, sad, cheap coffee maker.
Today- I have a coffee maker that has the IQ of most accountants. Then there are the coffee makers counter parts, the grinder, and the espresso maker.
5. 9 years ago- I kept my coffee in a tin can.
Today- Seriously, vacuum sealed.
All I can say in defense to this addiction is that it could be, and probably will be, worse. I guess the first step to finding help is admitting you have a problem. I wonder if they have meetings for people like me, and if they do what kind of coffee they serve.

Another addiction that at times can be pricey is my constant reading problem. If I don't have a book to read then there is a problem with the world. As a result of this addiction I am waiting on the next book in three different series, had the images of several childhood idols destroyed, and no longer have room left in several closets due to books, I am also currently upset at four authors I have never met (two of which I adore). This is a problem.

I have other addictions, all of which I manage to control fairly well. The video game addiction might very soon become a problem. Since the Wii is just so cool, and there are a few games I think I might need. Notice the use of the word need, yeah so did I. Next week I'm sure I will be writing this from a padded cell far away from any access to my bank account, and you know, as long as they let me have my coffee and a book I'll probably be alright with it.