Cash, do you think that some people just have addictive physiologies? It would make total sense to me.

Oh, I absolutely think this is the case. I've considered this a very long time. It's very strange--my mother's side of the family has a strong penchant for addictive behaviors. If they're not alcoholics or drug addicts, they're compulsive gamblers.

Dad's side also has a string of alcoholics but they're far more functional.

I would call myself a compulsive personality to be sure. I think if I let myself, I could be addicted to several things.

Scrappy , so much ma~~~ for your co-worker

I would call myself a compulsive personality to be sure. I think if I let myself, I could be addicted to several things.

I have addicts (alcoholics, mostly) on both sides, going way back on my mom's side. I think I could be addicted to several things with almost no effort.

As it was, after 6 weeks of percocet for my back, I had withdrawal so bad it was like I was trying to kick a heroin habit. That fucking sucked.

Scrappy, that's just so heartbreaking for your coworker, and everyone who cares about her. Sending lots of punctuation your way, so you are plenty stocked up if/when she needs some. And peace~ma for her.

I remember you and the percocet,Teppy. That was a nightmare.

I'm sorry about your coworker, Scrappy, and your sister, Cash. How heartbreaking for both of them.

I really like Xanax. It makes me relaxed, calm, and happy without being giddy.

I made chicken soup with okra, green peppers, green beans, cauliflower, carrots and sweet potatoes. In the oven, I've got hot wings. And I'm working on making a sweet potato pie. Also, I just watched The Freshman, and wonder if Sunday could kick Spike's ass, or would they just be really hot together?

I've got Love Actually on and I'm drinking eggnog and wrapping presents. Things could be worse.

KBD and I just exchanged gifts - he couldn't wait. We each got each other the top item from our lists. He gave me a silver tree ring I picked out on etsy and I got him the Zune accessory kit he wanted. He so loves tweaking gadgets.

eta my ring: [link]

That ring is so pretty!

I'm hoping for a semi-colon t-shirt from The Boy. And you all KNOW that I am not even kidding.

I got him a red light for his bike (we live 1 1/2 miles from his work, and sometimes when he bikes to work, it's dark after he leaves to come home, and I don't want him to get squished on the road); a book called Absinthe and Flamethrowers , which is about all kinds of crazy DIY shit that will no doubt take over our backyard; and black PVC/latex stockings.

Take a moment to love that list.

I love my life.