The Holiday Crush

Every year, it's a similar feeling: you work to save as much as you can, so you can spend as much as you can on toys and things that people will forget about. It's difficult to find gifts that are meaningful and useful, and the message of the holiday is all but lost. 

The Holiday Bullshit

Today is the start of Christmas, i guess. The holidays are in full force. My stomach still hurts as I'm cramming it full of leftovers at every available opportunity. It's going to be hard to keep myself motivated through all this bullshit this year. I'm scared of the burden.  Financially incarcerated in the lower class caste. Go capitalist Christmas.

Inspiration From Martial Arts

I wouldn't pretend to say I'm anything resembling a martial artist. I went to an MMA gym long enough to buy the gear and get my ass kicked, learn a few basics, but it never crossed my mind to make it a lifestyle choice.

It impresses me to see people who have trained for years and years perform their artistry in this field, whether in graded or real combat or choreographed film, it's incredible. The discipline. The motivation. The commitment.

While i know that'll never be me, i am inspired by these people, by the stories they tell, the roles they play. It's incredible to see.

The Common Cold

Or is it? I've been sniffling for what is now the third day. Coughing up a storm since Thursday. The past two nights have not been great sleep on account of the back pain and inability to breathe easy.

Thus, today, in accordance with the realities of our time, i am going to have to go find a place to get a Covid test. While I'm at it, i should probably schedule myself a booster.

Sigh. 2021.

Family

Damn, these little humans (and the dog) make me crazy, but the emptiness without them would be beyond compare.