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       Well, now I may have a cold. Figures. And since January began, I've had three headaches. And get this, a tree root is growing up into our washing machine, so we can't do laundry for months; and in order to fix it, the landlord may need to get rid of us. Wonder what comes next?

      It's okay. I know what later brings. I'm getting energy drinks. The way I see it, if my family won't even try to stop smoking and drinking wine, I don't know why I should be the only one unhappy. My dependency is still approximately $600 cheaper on an annual basis! I know now I can go a pretty long time without one, and they can't go fifteen minutes without banging the damn roller on the table. Banging the door shut stepping out and banging the door shut stepping in.

      Besides...I like the walk. I like the break in routine. And the taste! Especially after consuming a ridiculous amount of Tic-Tacs. Wowza! It makes a cold beverage feel so much colder, even water.

      Oh, look. There goes a relative now, anxious for a smoke. If I wanted an energy drink every fifteen minutes, we all know they'd say I have a problem and it's out of control. But once a week? Twice a month? Basically as long as I have juice, or Tic-Tacs for my water, I really don't need very much. And now I know it.