Don't Stop! Get it! Get it!

     Mae West once said that too much of a good thing can be wonderful. How true is that statement? How often do we go overboard on things we enjoy?


     My time in college was filled with academia, friendships, and defining moments, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't drink or party with reckless abandon. Many nights were filled with drinking and dancing. Lord the dancing! From Cosmopolitans to G&Ts to Busch Light 30 packs, too much never seemed to be enough.


     Other areas of my life overflowed unnecessarily also. I hated being home when I was in college. I felt like I had to be at a party full of music constantly. I didn't like being able to hear inside my own head. No party was complete without a great outfit. I shopped like malls were going to be outlawed. By my sophomore year of college I had six credit cards. Sometimes I'd combine my two favorite vices. I'd get tipsy and shop. Very bad idea. I'd get my statements in the mail and not remember a thing until my brain bombarded me with splintered memories of Riesling and receipts.


     Each person has a vice that we overdo. Now at 30, I don't drink and I've put myself on a budget. I'm not perfect, but I realize that moderation is key. Anything in excess can be dangerous.


     Life is meant to be vivid and vibrant. This is not a license to be hedonistic constantly. There is a time and place for everything. An occasional indulgence is fine.