5 Guilty Pleasures

I learned that guilty pleasures, in moderation, can be a great thing. We all have our vices and things we do for fun, but I wanted to share a brief list of my favorites and why.

5. Silence. I certainly wouldn't want it all of the time, but occasionally it's a true blessing. It helps me think and to clear my head when little else does. Music is the other side of this coin so to speak, in terms of relaxing, but when I need fresh ideas or a resolution to some inner conflict, a little quiet time is usually all I need.

4. Video Games. When I was a young child, Nintendo was the greatest thing ever. Video games as a whole was gaining momentum and becoming ever more popular. It remains to this day, a wonderful escape for me and it's only gotten better with time. It's important to maintain you're priorities in life, but to me, it's a constructive and positive way to release my frustrations and stress. Currently I enjoy online gaming and it's easy to lose track of time until recieving a "friendly reminder" from my fiance.

3. Traveling. This would be higher in my list were it not for the expense. I am fortunate to say that I have seen much of this country. It's invigorating to see different places, landmarks and people. Particular stand-outs are Orlando, Yellowstone Park, New Orleans and San Francisco. My dream is to see places outside of the country like Paris, Dublin, London, Amsterdam, Sydney and Rome.

2. Internet. I love the internet and would miss it dearly if I didn't have it. Like most people, I enjoy Facebook, chatting, e-mails and online gaming. Communicating with other people is my favorite aspect and I've met many wonderful and interesting individuals this way. The website "Wikipedia," in particular, is one of my overall favorite sites. I can't count how many times I've looked up numerous topics to learn more and sate my curiosities.

1. Fiance. I love my future wife and she truly is my better half. She knows me in and out and just gets me. There when I need an assertive push to do the right thing, a hug and a consoling word when I'm upset, or a simple laugh at shared joys. With a single look, she knows what's on my mind and what I'm going to say before I say it. There isn't anything I wouldn't do for her, or her for me. My wish is for everybody at least once in their life, to feel how I feel with her in my life.