Uh, I have a problem

Hi, my name is DG and I have a problem with addiction.

Addicted to what you ask?

No, not alcohol.  Or drugs or cigarettes.

I used to be a smoker.  Thankfully, I was able to kick that habit on December 2, 2006.

But no, I'm not addicted to anything like that.  These, my friends, are my current addictions:

• Diner Dash. (tried it?  Seriously, the most ADDICTING thing ever.  Like RIDICULOUS.  Google it.)
• Hummus.  (I think I've mentioned this before but it's so out of control that I felt the need to mention it again.  And the SABRA kind... you have to try that kind specifically.  Get it at Costco.)
• Soy lattes from Coffee Bean. (I know that Coffee Beans have not yet infiltrated to country but I promise you, get ANYTHING from a Coffee Bean and you will be in LOVE.  Especially their peppermint latte or gingerbread latte on a cold day like today.)
• Reality TV. (This is not a good addiction to have, especially considering the current writer's strike, and it's people like me that make the studios think that they can do well without scripted TV.  So for this I am BAD BAD BAD.  But how can you resist my current faves: Amazing Race, Kimora's show, and believe it or not... the Real World!  I have watched every single season yet and every year, I tell myself that I can't keep killing my braincells by watching it, but every year, I'm back.  Surprisingly though, this season in Sydney is pretty good.)
• Wine.  (OK, but not addicted-addicted.  Just LOVE me some wine.  Friday night I overindulged at my partner's birthday party, but when C is away, I let myself go crazy.  (Actually, come to think of it, I usually let myself go crazy when he is here as well...hmmm)  Last night, I stayed home and did not drink wine.  See?  I can be good. (Oh god, now I sound like a total alkie (OMG how do you spell that???).  I honestly only drink one or two nights a week but if I do, it's 99% of the time wine, other than that maybe a margie?))
• Oprah & Friends. (Have I mentioned this one yet?  I am a fifty year old Housewife stuck in a 26 (do you realize that for a full three hours it said I was 36!!! - that's what happens when I don't re-read my posts!!!) year old body.  I LOVE listening to Oprah & Friends on my XM radio.  Gayle King for some laughs, Dr. Oz for the health tips, Dr. Robin for the mental health tips, Nate Berkus for the style tips, Jean Chatzky for the financial tips, etc... The main reason I continue to pay 13 dollars a month for XM radio is to listen to this.)
• Oprah. (While we're on the topic, I love the lady and I love the show.  I rarely miss one thanks to TiVo.  Yeah, that's exactly what C likes to come home to.  But I  bring things up that I learn on the show all the time in daily conversations.  My sister just hears the word Oprah come out of my mouth and immediately roles her eyes and tries to change the subject.)
• My bff's Regis and Kelly. (I also LOVE these two and because of them I care how Notre Dame does in their football game every weekend for Reege and want to tone my arms for Kelly.)
• Broadway musicals. (And everything that comes with them.  My all-time faves are Rent, Wicked, and Guys and Dolls.  Pop in the soundtrack and I'm in heaven.)
• Romantic Comedies. (Especially on a cold dreary day like today.  Some of the best that I can watch over and over that come to mind?  Steel Magnolias, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, The Holiday (you know what I'm saying BB), Love Actually.  I love that shit.)
• Dark Chocolate. (In a Hershey's kiss or Raisinet or just plan old squares.  And yes, it's that time of the month!)

What about you guys?  What are some of your current addictions?

Comments

[Stephanie]

Chocolate. Reality TV. Blogging (damn NaBloPoMo).

I wish I could say I was addicted to salads and working out, but alas, it's chocolate and TV for me.

[Kateastrophe]

Um, I love you. We share the dark chocolate addiction, romantic comedy addiction (I JUST FINISHED watching the Holiday for like the tenth time. Oh how I love it) and the Broadway Musical Addiction. I once saw Rent TWICE in the same day! And I've seen it in four states and two countries. I'm pathetic!

I'm also currently addicted to apples. Weird . . .

[QueenBee]

I'm addicted to Blogging. Sleeping (And just general laziness). Politics. And sometimes sex (Obviously not 1 week a month. Argh)

[La]

I definitely feel you on the hummus, and I watch Oprah. Every day. It's my secret pleasure, because admitting that I watch it would be admitting that I'm old.

[Molly]

Hahah you crack me up. And I LOVE musicals. I could sing the entire Rent and Wicked soundtrack with you.

[katelin]

Haha your list is great. I'm currently addicted to drinking tea every morning, Top Model marathons, wine with dinner and then some, listening to Wicked non stop at work, and definitely blogging or reading blogs. It's all just fabulous.

[cdp]

Jack Bauer. Lurve me som 24 dvd's.

Mini Oreos.

Cosmopolitans.

Beyonce.

Blogs.

[Each]

hello lovely!

yeah, love me some multiples.
and secret single behavior (which you get to do this weekend!)
and fattening food
and fabulous drinks with the ladies.

oooh there are TOO many.

hmph

[princess extraordinaire]

I am all over red pepper and garlic hummus - it is delicios with veggies - yum!

[libby]

mmmm...hummus. so so yummy!

also totally addicted to cookies or anything sweet for that matter!!! omg...i'm hungry now.

[Clink]

How can Regis and Kelly be your BFF when they are MY BFF's? I even refer to Kelly as "Pipa" and M thinks I am insane.

I heart you. I'm with my person who knows your person right now and we were squeeing over the fact that we have persons in common. ;)

[Clink]

How can Regis and Kelly be your BFF when they are MY BFF's? I even refer to Kelly as "Pipa" and M thinks I am insane.

I heart you. I'm with my person who knows your person right now and we were squeeing over the fact that we have persons in common. ;)

[Hope]

Unfortunately, I am still addicted to cigarettes. But moving on,

Scrubs. Always.
Redbush tea with caramel.
Starbuck's Toffee Nut Latte. I love this time of year.
NaNoWriMo.

And also hummus? I haven't had good hummus in ages. Sigh. I miss England.

[Blue Sunday]

This week? Asiago cheese bagels with sundried tomato cream cheese. I've had one (or two, shhh) every day since I discovered where the bagels live in my new town. Also? Peppermint Candy ice cream. (I, too, love this time of year!) And, reality t.v. But that's nothing new for me. I've been an addict for waaaaay too long. Oh! And, too? DiGiorno microwave, thin-crust pizza. Brought it for lunch today (for the 4th time in two weeks).

[Each]

OK, for reals, DID YOU WATCH JOHN AND KATE +8 LAST NIGHT?

[michelle]

blogging, facebook, and meeting cute guys at bars ;)

[Samantha]

OMG! Sabra hummus is the BEST! I like the one with roasted pinenuts on top. You can also get it in Gelson's by the way (including the other flavors). The only other hummus which I have found to be better in LA is at a restaurant in Encino on Ventura Blvd. called Alcazar. Heaven. Simply heaven. http://www.al-cazar.com/

[Princess Pointful]

Discount Halloween candy.

But to display my surpreme loserness- my new addiction is the website I found with mega-free documentaries.
Yeah, I'm a dork.