Over the last week or so, I've been closely documenting an individual who, despite good intentions, appears to be headed down a dangerous road. I'm now releasing these notes so that you may grasp the tiny, seemingly inconsequential steps that nonethless lead one directly into fiery temptation.

October 23: The Subject appears strong, even casually dismissive, in the face of the coming Novemebr console debuts. On this evidence, we can predict that the Subject will not be purchasing a new console come the end of November.

October 27: The Subject has shown sporadic interest in the new consoles and has spent time surfing for new console information on game sites. However, the Subject was overheard saying to several peers that new consoles aren't worth the premium price.

October 29: The Subject came home from the grocery store with a copy of the magazine Nintendo Power and proceeded to read its 23-page Wii launch guide.

November 3: The Subject was observed writing an e-mail to her Sister, requesting help and support regarding an impending purchase decision. In the end, the e-mail was never sent.

November 6: The Subject carefully examined online data regarding expected console inventory levels, taking notes in the process. A certain listlessness was observed in the Subject that we attribute to feelings of helplessness.

November 9: The Subject spent several hours at 1up.com reading previews of the Nintendo Wii launch titles. Later she was observed eyeing her checking account balance and then sat in silence for several minutes with a far off look in her eye.

November 13: The Subject's behavior is furtive, uneasy. We hesitate to guess what actions may come next.