One Smile at a Time: My Secret

It's time that I share with you a secret.

I have been hiding something from all of you. And with so many new readers and friends here, I feel that it is finally time to open up and tell you the truth. Please be kind, supportive, and understanding of what I am going through here.

I have an addiction.

I know; I look like the nice, sweet, girl next door. I know that you are surprised because you probably didn't expect this from me. But I hide it well.

You see, it all started a few weeks ago around Memorial Day. I received a call from a friend inviting me to a BBQ. I didn't really want to go, but she told me "C'mon, everybody's doing it!" So not to be left out, I went.

I'm not proud of this, but I ended up going to three more BBQs that weekend.

I used to find a lot of things fun to do: like movies, dancing, or going out to dinner. I just don't enjoy doing the things that I used to anymore.

I just keep wondering when the next BBQ is.

Who doesn't enjoy a bright sunny day with lots of people, lots of food, and lots of booze... the smell of the grill.... the condensation running down the sides of coolers...

Its time that I came clean and admit this to you. I do so in hopes that you may help me.

I find myself doing anything just to get a cheeseburger, including tipping other people's plates over on line, just so they have to get a new bun. It's pretty serious.

I know I'm not alone... is there anybody else out there? Should we start a support group perhaps?

Hello, My name is Kristie. And I am addicted to BBQ.