The Addict Smiles

The Addict has not been sleeping well lately, but things are looking up.

The Addict has arrived at the office after a quick and uneventful commute. Work awaits with a renewed sense of empowerment because of the role he has on the Corporate Markets Team. But with that renewed purpose comes the stress of being already behind.

Such is life.

And with that stress comes the realization that caffeine consumption has been on the rise. Yesterday the Addict had both a bottle of Mountain Dew and a can of coke. That's too much. So the remainder of Lent will be dedicated to re-cleansing the system of caffeine.

The skies outside are grey and gloomy, but the Addict has to feel that the outlook is pleasant and sunny. What a fortunate soul is the Addict: a loving and understanding wife and lover, a family of happy and precocious children, stimulating and enjoyable work, and a network of brothers who both love the Addict and hold him accountable.

Yes, indeed, the Addict is a very fortunate individual. And so he smiles
as he writes this note and looks forward to a day of challenges. The Addict smiles and
thinks, "It is good."