All's fair, in Love and Modern Warfare...Too

So I have a problem. Don't they say that the first step in curing an addiction is admitting to the problem. Okay so yeah, I have one...well technically 2! Of all my umpteen years on earth, and with every evil I have been exposed to, I have abstained and avoided for the life of me, to steer clear of drugs, alcohol and all major unnecessary evils and have thus prevailed...or yet have I.

About 2 years ago, well wait let me get back even further, about 15 years ago, my parents did the unthinkable, it was bitter sweet at the time...they bought for me a Nintendo Entertainment System, which they regulated thoroughly; my time and usage.

Fast forward; circa 2007, I bought the Playstation 3 arguabley one of the most advanced gaming systems in the world at that time, and several months later I bought the game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.

*Sigh*

Little did I know it was the beginning of a rough ride for me. I played it sporadically over the course of three months, all told for a bout a total of 10 days, 16 hours and 31 minutes as recorded by my playstation.com profile.

11.10.09 signified a date that is probably still cripling me. I went out (at 12:30am) and bought my copy of Modern Warfare 2...after coming from the airport to pick my Good Friend/Brother/DJ/Producer, AJ*Swizzy up. What a re-introduction to the U.S. homie.

He witnessed me play the game for 2hrs before hitting the hay. After that, it was futile to stay away from it. Hours, upon hours of gameplay. on a 62inch 1080p flat screen TV, with Dolby Digital Surround Sound is nothing less than AMAZING!

Relationships got rocky because of this game, if I was with a girl, she'd probably leave me. Everyone that calls me, male, female, family, friend or foe all received an attention deficit from me. I have been less productive with the rest of my projects, not noticeable, but there are small signs. I'm generally motivated to do one thing and one thing only. Play Modern Warfare 2. For some men...it has been a bigger problem with their significant others as seen in the video below, by a woman who actually supports the game:





In essence, this is a phenomenon. It has to be, it's the only way I can explain how I woke up on thanksgiving day, thanked GOD for letting me have this game, and for letting my online connection stay secure and glitch free in order to play it. and then proceed to let the game take precedence over the festivities. I didn't even take a shower till later that evening, after dinner, and only because I was contemplating going out. But that quickly changed, why you ask?

DUHHHHH!

I had to play it some more. It's not just myself, have a few friends like HK and P-eZY who share a similar infatuation, but I don't think it's as deep as mine. On a side note...I have dominated HK's record on this game, but he begs to differ. Sadly.

In conclusion though, I will say one thing...at least whomever I talk to in the future will know exactly what I am doing and who I am doing it with (PAUSE, where applicable)...Tiger Woods should take a hint.