A World of Junkies?

I haven't been addicted to many things in my life. Sherbet was one. Chocolate swiss roll was another. I count myself lucky never to have endured the stranglehold of drugs or alcohol. But now I'm becoming worryingly captivated by two new interests.

Facebook and blogging.

Had you told me this a month ago, I would've laughed in your face and possibly poked you in the eye for good measure. Sure, I had a Bebo account, but I used it maybe once every fortnight. I had tried Facebook briefly but it had been plain and boring - nothing like the amazing craze I was expecting.

But once I made an effort with it, it just took off. Now, every time I go on the internet, I quickly have a gander at Facebook. Maybe only for two minutes, but the point remains: I always check it out. I love seeing the comments on photos, and the good-natured banter between friends. It's always great to see some hilarious responses to particularly weird pictures.

I'm trying to wean myself off, but it's tough, especially when it's such a pleasant diversion from the grind of revision and exams.

Blogging is something which has cropped up more recently. Today, to be precise. I've already posted three times, and my mind is awhirl with ideas for more. Everything else takes a back seat to my itchy fingers and buzzing brain. Even as I complain about it, I'm actually just sating my appetite for posting my (ultimately meaningless) thoughts.

Am I a loser? If so, then there's a whole lot of losers in this world. There are millions of people using Facebook - in fact, it was recently voted the second more important thing to an undergraduate, tied with beer and just behind the iPod. Likewise, blogging is now enjoyed by countless people across the entire world.

So I'm just part of a worldwide addiction. Surely it can't be that bad then?

Over one billion people smoke cigarettes.

Damn.