Disclaimer: I do not own RENT.

Author's Note: Dedicated to London Below, who shares in Mark's addiction.

My name is Mark, and I'm an addict.

It started simply. A friend asked me to try something new. At first I thought it was kind of strange, but it was fun in a weird way. I went back and asked to do it again.

Soon it grew into a habit. When I got bored, I 'd go and meet my friend. Later, I met other people and we'd all do it together.

I'm not sure when it became such an obsession. Probably a few months in. I started trying to come up with ways to get money to continue. Eventually I started selling.

I now need to do it day in and day out. I can't relax without it. I can't sleep. I can't live without my needles. I forgo eating in order to feed my habit.

Worst of all, I've been lying to people. It's time to admit the truth.

My name is Mark and this is my 386th blue and white striped scarf. I am addicted to knitting.