Obsessions

Can people tell when they are obsessed over something??? Or do they remain oblivious to the fact...

Here at Maeser, there is an addiction that is occurring within the school's very walls..... It is called

THE STOCK MARKET GAME!!!

It has taken control of so many minds, including mine. The competition of gaining the most amount of money, to triumph over your rivals also participating, to feel that satisfaction of watching your money (although it is pretend...) and seeing it grow before your very eyes within the matter of a few seconds. Nothing is more compelling.

This controlling operative has taken over the minds of so many students. Some are deeper into it than others. Those students are the ones who want that moment of glory in saying, "I am first. You are not. You will never win. So you're gonna try? Bring it on." But is there such a thing as being too obsessed.

This game is not all fun. The stress and pressure of keeping your amount of money out of the gutter is tiring and overwhelming. Many have given up because of it. Especially since we are Maeser students here and receive enough homework already, the added pressure of a game takes its tolls on many. When the semester is over, will those who have become obsessed be able to let go??? Or will they go through deprivation and disastrous consequences??? I guess we will find out eventually... The end of the semester is approaching in the matter of a few weeks. Lets see if those who were strong before this game can conquer the game, in their own mind, and rise above it...