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Unread 17-05-2008, 12:37
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Re: Obsessed

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obsession, noun,
1. an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will; "her compulsion to wash her hands repeatedly" [syn: compulsion]
2. an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone
No problem -- your interest in FIRST is not irrational, not trivial, and certainly not unhealthy. I prefer to think of it as:

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dedication, noun,
1. complete and wholehearted fidelity
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5. the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action; "his long commitment to public service"; "they felt no loyalty to a losing team"
See, you are dedicated to a higher purpose, not obsessed!
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