M&M's

Dear readers,

It is no secret that I have a few vices in life, just like most of you. Some of these vices are normal, some are frowned upon by the general public, and one in particular seems to most as an odd obsession. If you haven't figured out what I'm talking about, then you don't know me very well. I'll give you a few hints:
1) They come in a bag
2) They have a single letter imprinted on them
3) I'm pretty sure if they were around circa 65A.D they would have been worth more than gold
4) On tour, Van Halen demanded these backstage but stipulated there should be no brown ones.

Obviously I am referring to the delicious chocolate, crunchy delights called M&M's. I can trace my obsession to the tasty treats back as far as elementary school when my third grade class took a trip to a popular ice cream shop in Medina called, Double Dips. I ordered a chocolate cyclone with cookie dough and chocolate chips. Miss. Bush, with her beautiful charm, suggested that I add M&M's to the mix. On a side note, I think this is when she fell in love with me; I was picking up slight signals before then, but this pretty much solidified my prepubescent fixation that we were meant to be together. Anyways, I indulged in my cold snack and was pleasantly surprised by how the crunch brought the flavor (or flavour if you are Canadian) of the cyclone to a new horizon. Obviously, I had M&M's before then but this is when, I assume, I fell in love with them.

My love for those sexy little cylinders was brought into light when my thoughtful Mom customized M&M's to say "Dave Gray class of 2008" for my high school graduation party. Of course they were a hit. In fact, I believe more than 70% of my graduation gifts wouldn't have been as generous if not for the M&M party favors (or favours again for our Canadian friends) they were graciously offered.

I am writing this today because I believe I can kick the habit. I mean, it is $1.oo per bag, and $12.00 for a big bag from Wal*Mart which is pretty pricey, and I think it is an unnecessary habit to have. Also, I think out of all my vices, this will be the easiest to kick. I shall keep my baby birds (you) updated every BLOG from here on out on my progress or inevitable relapse.

Good night, Readers.