Diseases
dis·ease
( P ) Pronunciation Key (d
-z
z
)
n.
- A pathological condition of a part, organ, or system of an organism resulting from various causes, such as infection, genetic defect, or environmental stress, and characterized by an identifiable group of signs or symptoms.
- A condition or tendency, as of society, regarded as abnormal and harmful.
- Obsolete. Lack of ease; trouble.
I was talking to John last night and he was joking that everything is a disease these days, and the more I think about it, the more true it is. So, I decided to list my [potential past/present/future] "diseases" (with commetary, of course) on my live journal site:
Ooookay, let the fun begin:
1. ADD - definitely, although I think the correct term for my diagnosis would've been bordom, but whateva'.
2. Homosexual - well it was at one point, today supposedly things are changing, are they? naaah.
3. Athiest - could be, hopefully one day I can take a daily spiritual pill to fix that. Oh, I really hope! errr pray!
4. Short - you never know, if it wasn't a disease, you'd think they'd make MEN's clothing in my size.
5. Balding - this disease needs to be fixed ASAP.
6. Depression at times - ummm, am I wrong, or is this also over-diagnosed? Don't get me wrong, I'm no Tom Cruise, I believe in true depression, but for some people, maybe instead of taking a pill, fix the situation with counselling. hmmmmm... Guess depression isn't a normal human emotion. Maybe we're aliens?
7. Anxiety - same as last.
8. (not me, but) Republican - that should be added to the list. There's a large population of diseased in the US - and no one is doing anything to correct it. We need a vacination!
9. Addicted to technology - techno-holic?
Ok, I've started the trend, list yours or theirs or hers or whoever - you know you want to. Looking over the list, I think the more PC term for these would be, ummm, maybe 'flaws' or 'gifts' or 'individuallity'?
ehhh life is weird. ;)
[PS - I am just joking around, please no one take this seriousely]
[PPS - I think Phil will have something good to say about this one!]