Chapter 1 : The One About A Gambling Addict

2006-01-28T23:36:00.000-08:00

"Gambling Addiction" as defined by Cambridge Dictionary: "The condition of being habitually or compulsively occupied with or or involved in gambling."

"Gambling Addiction" as defined by The Dearest Wifey: " Spend money, be it big or small, on buying 4 digits permutations,be it or on a regular or occasional basis, render you as a compulsive gambler"

I admit that I do buy 4D once or twice a week, spending around $10 each time. I admit that I have been into a casino twice over the past 20 years of my life, losing around $50 each time. I admit that I play Blackjack occasionally with friends and relatives, usually betting $1 or less per play. Does that make me a gambling addict? The Dearest Wifey thinks so and we have a huge row over it.

She says that the fact that I can conjure up a 4 digits concoction just because a lizard dropped onto my collar out of nowhere fits me into the mould of a compulsive gambler. She also says that by relating this same 4 digits concoction to 2 of my closer relatives and inviting them to place a bet on it is a sure-fire sign of a compulsive gambler. Finally, she started crying and saying at the same time that because I spent 30mins driving and queuing at a Singapore Pool outlet nearest to my house, that I am, without a shadow of a doubt, a compulsive gambler.

My question is:" Does all of the above show that I m already addicted to gambling?"

An addiction is compulsive in nature. ie placing bets on every betting days, be it 4D, ToTo or soccer betting.

An addiction is a habit spiraled out of control. ie spending beyond what you can afford and start borrowing heavily to subsidies this habit.

An addiction is when the habit takes over a huge chunk of your life.

I AM NON OF THE ABOVE.

1) I spend less than 5% of my salary per month to indulge myself in this "addiction".
2) I don't gamble as if my life depends on the winnings.
3) The largest bet for a single number I have ever placed before in my life is $10
4) I spend less than 10mins a week thinking about gambling of any nature

If you had known me better, you will know that I don't easily part ways with my hard-earned money and that I don't take uncalculated risk. I am never a gambler by nature. I see myself more as an accomplished risk taker, one who access all pausible possibilities and consequences before taking the necessary plunge.

I do enjoy indulging in an occasional wager or two at the Singapore Pool. But its not because of the need for gambling, but rather, its to add a little spice and excitement ( people call it cheap thrill, I rather call it a dose of adrenaline-high.), into an otherwise mundane life.

Guy says:" Life sucks! You spend half your life working, and half your life working, then you die! For as little as $10 per week, you get a feel of living life on the edge....What the hell's wrong with that?

Your call.

Intoduction: Guy n his Blog

2006-01-28T22:59:00.000-08:00

This is not the story of a guy and his blog, this is the story of a guy who is named Guy and his blog.

As like most storybook , I would like, first and foremost, to dedicate the creation of this blog to the special somebody without whom, this would never has been possible.

Thank you, dearest wifey! (henceforth known as " The Dearest Wifey") For abusing me so often in your own blog that if i continue to suffer without even a sigh of whimper will render me as the most stupid, uncaring, useless, fucked up, idiotic husband that any woman can have.

A reputation is at stake here!So if a fight is what you are looking for, then its a fight you shall get. I will not disappear quietly into the night, and I will not go down without a fight.

Guy says :"Let the battle begins..."

Guy Says

Chapter 1 : The One About A Gambling Addict

Intoduction: Guy n his Blog