I think I'm addicted to writing

I suppose there are worse drugs in the world, but I think it's pretty safe to say that ever since I overcome a two-year illness in early 2011, I can't seem to stop writing.

In those two years I was sick, I suffered from extreme tingling in my limbs and an overly-drugged sensation in my head. This made it extremely difficult for me to write much. My typing was hampered due to the intense tingling and my thought-process was severely hindered by the overly-drugged sensation I felt in my head. This was an extremely frustrating experience for me on multiple levels and I honestly wondered if I ever got better, if I'd be able to write like I once did. I had released a book in both 2006 and 2007, but had to place my aspirations on hold in 2008 due to my moving from Omaha, Nebraska to Columbus, Ohio. Then in 2009 is when the illness struck and it didn't leave my system until early 2011. Ever since then, my mind has been seemingly set on overdrive and it's not showing any signs of slowing down.

I remember waking up at four or five in the morning for a while there in the summer of 2011, because I had so many writing ideas lodged inside my head and needed to get them down on paper.

I then released a pair of comedic books within four days of each other in late 2011 (October 19th and October 23rd to be exact). They were comprised of 292 and 275 pages (77,726 and 75,526 words).

I hadn't written poetry in roughly 5 years. However, one evening I just started writing and couldn't stop. It got to the point where on December 12th of 2011, I released a book of poetry, comprised of 122 pages (14,960 words). Oddly enough, I haven't written any poetry since.

Then in 2012, with it being election season and all, I suddenly felt the urge to write political satire. I've released two volumes of such writings over the past 5 months - the first on August 8th of last year and the second just a week ago - on January 2nd, comprised of 95 and 106 pages (30,089 and 31,540 words). Not only that, but I already have about 35 pages worth (8,500+ words) of material which will go toward a third volume. I'm about 15 pages through a porn satire (3,500+ words).

Just looking at my completed works, though - I've released five books in the past 15 months, comprised of 890 pages (229,351 words). Chances are I'll have at least one more released before this year is through and two if I get really crazy. Like I said, I think I have a problem - I'm addicted to writing. I just think with every day that passes, I become more appreciative of being able to write, of being able to express my creativity, since I was unable to do so during those two long years of being ill and being told by doctors I may never recover. The only problem I have now is reminding myself that it's okay to take a break every now and again - to relax, unwind, and recharge that internal battery. Often times, I go full steam ahead, perhaps trying to make up for lost time, but forgetting that I am human and even I need to rest my mind from time to time.

Boycotting jukeboxes because of TouchTunes

I love music and enjoy hitting the bar(s) over the weekend, so naturally, when the mood strikes me, I've never been coy about playing some songs on the jukebox. This past Thursday, a friend of mine turned 50, so several friends of her's, including myself, all met up to celebrate the occasion. At around 9:30, a friend of mine and I both chipped in $5 to play some songs on the jukebox. Four hours and 231 skips later, we gave up on hearing the songs we had selected, and went home knowing we had just wasted $5. This wasn't the first time such a thing had happened to me (and many others), and due to that, I'll be boycotting jukeboxes. Why? The scam known as TouchTunes. You see, here's how the plot typically breaks down. A person (or group of people) downloads the TouchTunes app on his/her phone, consumes one too many adult beverages, and due to this, has less care for spending extra money to hear the songs of their choosing right NOW. That's the thing with TouchTun

The difference between "looking" and "checking out"

I may be way off with these numbers, but it's my approximation that at least 75% of individuals whom are involved in a serious relationship feel it's perfectly acceptable to "check out" members of the opposite sex they're not involved with. Meanwhile, approximately 25% either don't feel this is acceptable or aren't sure about the matter. I hadn't thought about this matter for a while, but since I've been dating a woman for about 8 months, the topic has been pondered about some. When reading or hearing others discuss this very issue, I often times hear comments similar to the following: "It's human nature to look." "There's nothing wrong with checking others out. I'm sure he/she does it too!" "It's fine to do it. Just don't tell your boyfriend/girlfriend about it or do it in front of them!" "It's natural to find people attractive." When observing the array of comments, I i

The verdict is in. To no one's surprise, Jonathan Hoenig has been found guilty of being an idiot.

Just recently, when discussing the Michael Brown shooting and whether or not race had anything to do with it, Fox News contributor Jonathan Hoenig said, "You know who talks about race? Racists." One moment while I provide Mr. Hoenig with the well deserved slow-clap. :: slow-claps for two seconds :: So, that was quite the line by Mr. Hoenig, wasn't it? "You know who talks about race? Racists." Well, wasn't he just talking about race? So, by his own words, I guess that makes him a racist. Also, if he wants to be consistent, does this mean that people whom talk about gender are sexists and people whom talk about sexual orientation are homophobes? With that line of thinking, Hoenig would engage in the following back-and-forths: Hoenig: "So, who are you voting for?" A woman: "The Democratic candidate, because he's been adamant about his support for equal rights for women." Hoenig: "You sexist feminist nazi!"

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