Wikipedia defines Guilty Pleasure as, "something one considers pleasurable despite feeling guilty for enjoying it". A few days ago after enjoying a late night movie and consequently sleeping in, I realized half my morning had passed, Leaving hardly anytime for the activities I had planned the night before. A few things struck me, first, realizing how my parents always reminisce about how time has passed them by and wishing all things they would have done diffrently along with things they wished they had done. Secondly, I have to STOP with this MADNESS and get it together, Time is of essence; which holds a lot of value. Sleeping in brought great PLEASURE, however, not being able to accomplish my goals for the day dismayed a tremendous amount of GUILT!
Since the topic of guilty pleasures cannot sieze to exist, I went ahead and made my TOP 10 Guilty Pleasure's list. Would love to hear some of yours!
(List below is not in any order, just random)
1. EMPTY LIQOUR BOTTLES-- Even though I don't drink and it is agaisnt Islam to do so, I can't but help wanting to keep the empty liquor bottles due to their unique colors, styles, shapes, texture etc...!
2. STARBUCKS-- Green tea and Strawberry's and creme Ice frappuccino! Texas heat can take a toll on you, and these babies are in every corner, you can't help but giving in and indulging in it. Later feeling guilty as ever, since starbucks proceed's go towards Israeli fund Aish HaTorah whom sponsor Israeli military arms fairs. This means it is shedding the blood of my Innocent Muslim brothers and sisters. This controversy is still not sort out and no one knows 100% of the truth. However, if there is a slight chance of truth in this, I rather boycott this Product then invest even a single penny towards it!
3. DESSERT-- Warm Chocolate brownie with Cold creamy vanilla ice cream and whip cream! Ahhh so yummy! but, ahh so fattening! Brownie- 1 serving 240 calories, Vanilla ice creme- 1/2 cup 266 calories, Whipping cream 1 tbsp 60 calories. Grand total of 566 calories plus few hundred more, since the serving size tends to exceed the one listed above! Hehe GUILT!
4. LEISURE-- Going to the movies several times in a month- when you are trying to crunch and save your funds. Guilt creeps up on you when realize you could have managed to watch a bootleg version online for free. Yes, I agree its not the same quality as oppose to the theaters but its better then nothing!
5. SLEEPING IN-- Already stated above.
6. TLC BABY CHANNEL- Ahhhhhh not married yet, and wanting a baby of my own...! Rest is self explanatory.
7. PURSES AND SHOES- This would be my weakness, once I see something I like (especially purses & Shoes), I have to have it! Later after have worn and showed them off the bill arrives changing the mood from Pleasure to Guilt of course!
8. HOT BATHS-- teatree oil or fragrant milk bath! This is something I used to do regularly...like every weekend when I was in my teens...it changed when I visited some poor communities in College...though I still get to have this on rare occasions! Followed by guilt!
9.SKIPPING THE GYM-- Ah yes, Knowing you should be hitting that treadmill! Yet, still managing to skip the gym for days, indulging in lesuire time by all means... later feeling guilty.
10. DOING NOTHING-- This is a guilt all on its own, every second that you are not doing anything, the guilt is staggering in the back of your head, speaking to you...(do somehing, don't just sit around, your wasting your precious time)! Still we manipulate our minds to shut it off for the sake of pleasure!
So, what are your guilty pleasures?
