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March 03, 2005
Compulsive? Me?
A couple weeks ago I decided to play a little game at work. IT's nothing really exciting - it's actually not exciting at all - but it adds a little something different to my otherwise monotonous days.
I cannot pass a water fountain without taking a drink.
That's it. End of game. I just drink a lot of water.
(Of course that means I have to go to the bathroom a lot, and that means taking 2 drinks - one there, one back.) Like I said, it's nothing exciting, but it amuses me.
I'm drinking water and playing a game!
The game I'm playing is so stupid. I only drink water. But it amuses me.
Ha Ha. I did it again. This is fun!
The other day I gave in and went out to lunch with a bunch of other people from work. We all walked down the hall together in one big group. I stopped to drink water. We walked farther down the hall. I stopped and drank again. And again.
After the third drink I thought I really should explain what was going on lest they think I'm a little strange.
"I'm playing this little game -- sort of a challenge really; I have to take a drink every time I pass a water fountain."
One guy turned to me and asked,"Oh, is it a compulsion?"
as if it was totally natural (not the drinking of water, but such compulsions).
"No! No. I'm just playing around. Just seeing if I can remember to do it."
Then I hurried away. I didn't want to hear about his compulsions.
Looking back I think he may think I'm a little odd.
Posted by calculatoronfire at March 3, 2005 09:42 AM
Comments
THAT made me laugh out loud.
Posted by: Rachel at March 4, 2005 02:07 PM
This is like the game I used to play at work to pass the boring days. Drink lots and lots of waterTake a deep breath before going into the restroomFinish peeing and washing your hands before stepping out and taking another breath.Go to step 1.
I almost made it twice, but was stymied by someone walking into the bathroom and making me lose my concentration during my mad dash for the door.
Posted by: argyle at March 5, 2005 01:12 AM
It's not as easy as it sounds. I tried your game today and didn't even make it to the sink.
Tomorrow.
I'll make it tomorrow.
Posted by: brian at March 8, 2005 05:39 PM