Tuesday, May 23, 2006

Addictions, obsessions and the like

Have you noticed how most addictions, obsessions and the like seem to take control over you at the most inappropriate times? My shoe obsession, for example, always seems to kick in at the end of the month when I'm already practically broke. Rather than doing what any sensible person should do in that kind of situation: eat pasta and drink tap-water, I go out and buy pumps because...you know. I've got a thing for shoes. When I do get paid, though, I am already too tired of the wait so I choose to lounge around the house and don't feel like shopping at all. Go figure.

The most current addiction is The O.C. Ha-ha. I love it and I'm proud. I don't even think it counts as a guilty pleasure. It's a great show. I know I'm only about 12 years behind...but better late than ever. Yet, why NOW?!!!! I've got revisions to make. I've got to pack. I've got vodka to drink. Why the hell do I need to watch eight episodes of the show in a row. Eight, people! Eight! Do you now how many suitcases I could have packed instead?!

Oh, oh...and how about blogging at 2. 30 in the morning?! Meeting at 9 in the morning?! Who cares! Blog on, girl. No. Not this time. I'm taking control of (some of) my addictions. No more blogging after midnight.

19 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

This post could easily represent a day in the life of me - the shoe addiction, the procrastination on revisions, the show obsession (mine is Lost, and yes, I have watched 8 episodes in one sitting), the internal dialogue aired for all to hear... ;)

-Brooke

5/23/2006 5:47 PM  
Blogger petya said...

Hey, if I've learned ANYTHING in gradschool, it is that one should embrace their obsessions. Whatever helps you get through it is fair game. So, tell me, should I get Lost on DVD. I don't think I can affort another addiction at this point

5/23/2006 6:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wow - I just realized I know WAY too much about this. Okay, here goes -

I definitely think you should get the first season of Lost on DVD, to catch up. (Or at least rent it, or something.) Then I can lend you a copy of the first half of the second season, which I downloaded on iTunes. The other half - well, I guess you can order those on iTunes yourself. The four (?) most recent episodes are available to view FOR FREE at abc.com. Combined, those efforts should get you caught up!

And for the record, if you do wind up addicted, remember that you cannot blame me for (innocently!) answering your question.

-Brooke

5/23/2006 9:53 PM  
Blogger petya said...

Way to go, Brooke! Maybe I should talk to your advisor and let them know they are not keeping you busy enough :P

5/23/2006 10:35 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Don't you dare! lol Like you said, whatever helps me get through grad school is fair game. I have already had one unscheduled breakdown with my advisor this year, and she almost got another very recently. Besides, she is the kind of person who scolds me for leaving parties too early! For all I know, she probably thinks I should go to more parties and watch more TV so that she won't have to endure another freak-out session with me!

-Brooke

5/23/2006 10:50 PM  
Anonymous Pete said...

Definitely get into Lost. That show effin' rocks.

The OC, on the other hand... :)

5/23/2006 10:59 PM  
Blogger petya said...

Pete!!! That Seth character totally reminds me of you! How about that?! ;P

5/23/2006 11:24 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

haha I must admit The OC ist my most currently obssesion too..last night i have even registred to a fan site and spent an hour looking for photos of logan marshall green ..ok, im not proud of it, but after reading your post i feel some relief :)

5/24/2006 12:19 AM  
Anonymous Christopher said...

Petya I have something to say to you:

You're Glorious!!

In so many ways!

Blog on girl, blog on!

5/24/2006 12:19 AM  
Blogger petya said...

Logan Marshall Green?!!! Aka Oliver?! Aka Creepy Stalker From Hell?!! Awesome!!! I am SO glad there are other people out there who KNOW what I'm talking about!!!

Topher, kisses and hugs all the way to Hot-lanta!!!

5/24/2006 12:31 AM  
Blogger z said...

o.c. anonymous
hello, my name is rostislav and i haven't seen an episode of the O.C. for a year now.
*clap clap* :)

5/24/2006 10:34 AM  
Blogger petya said...

Hahaha! Z! I expected so much more from you! Show some support, won't you?!

5/24/2006 10:42 PM  
Blogger petya said...

i know this conversation was sort of over...but i really want to know why 'anonymous' liked the oliver character! i just saw the episode in which he pulled the gun out and am so relieved. i hate him so much, if they didn't disappear him, i might have (oh! the horror!) quit watching the show.

5/25/2006 3:58 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

No, Logan-Marshall-Green aka Trey, Ryan's older brother in the second season! (his character is played by another actor in the 1st season)

enjoy :-)

Lora

5/26/2006 1:25 AM  
Blogger petya said...

Uh-oh! Can't wait! :D

5/26/2006 7:09 AM  
Blogger jane said...

being in russia, i've pretty much cut out all of my TV addictions (let's just say the babushka with whom i live has abysmal taste in TV... and she watches it all the time)... however, i'm addicted as hell to the internet, with email, blogger and flickr being the top offenders....

5/31/2006 12:58 PM  
Blogger petya said...

dude, jane, tell me about it!!! i spend so much time online...it's not even cute or funny anymore.

6/03/2006 5:25 AM  
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