Part II of the Holiday Plays

This morning I attended my daughter's second grade class reading of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas". It was a very cute production with the little boy who was covered in green face paint who read the Grinch's part to the little girl who her voice a few octives to read the part of Cindy Lou. My daughter did a great job reading her part and this is the first time in three Christmas plays we were able to hear her!! In the two previous plays she barely broke a whisper but not today she was loud and enunciated her words very well. She was very cute in her little paper reindeer hat complete with antlers. The children did a great job and the reading was over in 20 minutes.

It is times like these I completely understand how good my life is. I have a fantastic family and I am surrounded by people who care. Yes, I took all of this for granted for so many years but not anymore. I received a remarkable letter from my daughter's first grade teacher whom I have written about before but she is just an outstanding person. She was able to view the Al Roker Investigates show and gave me some very positive feedback. One comment she shared with me really hit home; she said, "I can't wait to see what God has in store for you". I know God has a plan for me and I will be able to accomplish his plan as long as I continue doing the things I am doing which is living life with a purpose and living one day at time.

I had a discussion with some people who are near and dear to me and we were talking about obsessive compulsive disorders. I know I am and will always be a compulsive gambler and I know I can be obsessive about certain things but I never thought of myself as OCD. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is defined as; A personality disorder characterized by a pervasive preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and interpersonal control, beginning by early adulthood at latest.

If anyone saw my previous office they would know I was NOT obsessed with orderliness because it was rarely neat. I think it wasn't orderly because I was lazy but that is a side point. I am not obsessed with perfection or control so I don't think I fit this definition of OCD. This is not to say I don't have obsessive and compulsive tendencies because I certainly do. I am obsessive about my overall health which means I am compulsive about my eating habits and my exercise routine. I certainly need work to become more balanced and I look forward to getting treatment by a professional in this area. I don't really know maybe I am OCD and I think it is a good idea to continue on my improvement as to not repeat the horrible mistakes about the past.

Lastly, I need to make a formal CORRECTION; last week I referred to the National Council for Responsible Gaming Conference on Addiction and Gambling and it should have been the National CENTER for Responsible Gaming Conference on Addiction and Gambling. I apologize for my mistake. This was pointed out to me by the Communications Specialist for the American Gaming Association. The American Gaming Association is a who's who in the Gaming Industry and I am flattered someone from this organization took the time to read this blog. To read more about the American Gaming Association please click here.