Addictions

As has been previously noted, I've got two major addictions. The first, as has been made quite obvious, is to Doctor Who. The second, which I've mentioned on here but is more clear to those who know me personally, is the musical Rent. And yes, Kenz, I admit I'm obsessed to both of the above, that should make you happy.
But I have a friend who said that there's always a reason behind every addiction relating to our secret, or not so secret, wishes and desires. I completely agree, and have been applying this to my own obsessions.
My addiction to Doctor Who is easy for me to explain. I love the thought of time travel so much. I love the thought of this incredible, impossible man coming and offering me the entire universe. Being able to see everything the ever was and ever will be. The endless possibilities and the excitement of something new to see everyday. To me, that's amazing.
The addiction to Rent was harder for me to explain. I don't know anybody with AIDS, I haven't lost anybody, I've always been pretty well off though not exactly rich. Sure I loved the characters and the music and the whole celebration of life that is the story of Rent, but for the life of me I just couldn't figure out why it had so much of an impact on me.
But I finally figured it out. I love the appeal of la vie Boheme. I love how much the people in Rent are able to enjoy life. I want to be able to dedicate myself to my writing the way Mark dedicates himself to his films or Roger to his songs. My mom calls me her little hippie, I call it my Bohemian side, but Rent just made me realize how much I love and want to give in to that sort of free spirit in me that says "screw it." The non-rational side of my brain telling me to find some simple job with flexible hours so that I have time and energy to write. I never wanted to write to be rich and famous anyways, so Bohemian seems to work for me in a way.
So there you have it. A love of time travel and the arts, especially literature. Those two qualities about me tell you why I'm so very much in love with Rent and Doctor Who. Okay, so the amazing David Tennant might have something to do with the second one, but hey, can you blame me?
Callie