It was recommended the other day that I may need to join a 12 step program. Actually, come to think of it, I hear that a lot.
That's a great idea, but could anyone help me choose which program to join?!?
Hello, my name is Tammi and I have a food fetish.
or
Hello, my name is Tammi and I'm addicted to caffine.
No...I think the biggest issue I have, and yes, it is an issue...is my love of candles.
Let me see if I can explain.
First - I love food. I love to shop for it. I love to cook it. I really like to eat it. But for some reason - one of my favorite things is to talk about it. You could mention any subject and I can work food into it. Honestly.
Regarding caffine. You may remember here where I finally confessed how deep my addiction really is. I've cut back, and now it's more about the quality than it is the quantity. I usually have less than a 1/2 pot before I leave for work, and during the day drink mostly decaf. And 1 maybe 2 diet cokes a day. BIG change. But my coffee? Oh yeah, it's gotta be good beans. Ground fresh when it brews. I have a grind and brew pot and plan on never having anything else again. The quality is unbeatable. If I gotta cut down - I want what I want. End of story.
But, like I said, the candles. Ohh...those give me problems. I can't help myself. I could feed you the same line of crap I feed myself - I use them instead of lights to cut costs. They help with the smoke smell. They add color to an otherwise dull room. And all of those are true. But seriously.....it's the concept. It's the fire. I LOVE CANDLES. I can't stop buying them. When everything is unpacked and put in it's place I have over 200 candle holders. Different kinds, different sizes. All beautiful. All loved by me. And I still look. I still shop.
There is a Pier 1 by my office. I drive by it every day. I had done very well in not "cracking the seal". I had not stepped foot in a Pier 1 since I moved here. I went in Friday. To look for a gift. I found the gift.....and bought 5 more for myself. (Did I mention I have 2 shelves of my linen closet that is just candles? Waiting to be enjoyed? Yeah, well I do.)
So you see....I have issues. Deep, conflicting issues. I know I need help, I don't have the strength to fight them.
Can you make me feel a bit better....please. Tell me - what are YOUR issues?
Posted by Tammi at September 19, 2005 06:03 AMSame candle issues....but I'm just at the beginning of my addiction.
My big addiction? Music. CD's and downloads! It's getting ridiculous.
One more...electronics! Gotta have the new and exciting thing! Love my electronics...hell, look at my phone! I get a new phone every 6 months because I'm so into gadgets and stuff.
I understand the addiction.....eh, it's tough!
Posted by: Sissy at September 19, 2005 06:06 AMcandle tip: Store in the freezer, they will keep scent.
I can't burn em like I used to worried about the children getting burned. So they are saved for romatic evenings.
candle tip #2, candlelight will make you look younger and more appealing.
Posted by: ArmyWifeToddlerMom at September 19, 2005 07:55 AMWell, if you find a 12 step program for caffeine and candles, sign me up, too.
My particular candle 'jones', though, combines candles AND food. I absolutely love the ones that smell like fruit or baked goods or spices. In fact, I just bought a chocolate one Sunday that simply makes your mouth water. Since I can't have chocolate, it's the next best thing. heh
Whoops, commented on the wrong post:
I like to wear wool trousers and jackets during the summer, eat hardtack, parched corn and salt pork (maybe the occasional goober), sleep in the mud and then shoot blanks at Yankees...Darlin' I ain't got any issues
R/
Ed
OCD is just one of my many. I'd start filling you in on my issues except they've multiplied into volumes.
Posted by: phin at September 19, 2005 06:40 PMChocolate... among other things. ;-)
Posted by: Bou at September 19, 2005 08:11 PMHi.
My name is Harvey and I'm a compulsive blogfather :-)
Posted by: Harvey at September 19, 2005 08:14 PMLOL Harvey!
Posted by: Sissy at September 19, 2005 09:21 PMCobalt blue bottles. I'm in definite agony when I run across those bottles, don't want to buy them but I do anyways.
Teenie, tiny, Evening In Paris perfume bottles to vases 4 ft tall, these bottles are all over the house.
Just last week I found 2 small bottles at Pier 1.
I need a 12 Step Program for this.
Posted by: BeeBee at September 20, 2005 04:12 AMChocolate... deep dark chocolate...
Posted by: vw bug at September 20, 2005 07:43 AMcandles, same as you. and decorations, thanks to Bikermommy. and DVDs. CDs. television. DVDs of television shows. food, food, food - i love everything about it, the cooking, the eating, the making other people happy with my cooking... reading. especially now that i have so much time for it.
Posted by: sarahk at September 22, 2005 09:24 AM