Random Thoughts 12-30-15

I may do this random thought thing every now and then. So. Sit back and enjoy this first edition!

* While I love Adele's newest hit, Hello. I think if you really look at the words to the song, it's an incredibly bad idea. Getting in touch with an old love to talk about things and get closure? Sure. It sounds amazing in theory. But when you get honest with yourself ... that self that called someone a thousand times and got no answer ... you know this isn't a good idea. Enjoy the song. Don't take it to heart.

* Fitbit's sleep analysis option is of the devil. I've had my Fitbit for about a year now. I absolutely love it. The little device on wrist has helped me tremendously to stay motivated to get fit. I get a little crazy sometimes to meet a step goal, or whatever goal I happen to set for the day. It's how I work. And, it's helped. Recently, though, the fine developers at Fitbit pushed an update that improved the sleep analysis feature. I got curious. I kept it on while I slept just to see what happened.

Not a great idea! I think the best I got in the week I tested this was 4 hours. I guess I move around or something. But I do think I sleep better than this though. One little issue with the week long test? I am an extremely anxious person. I began getting anxious that I wasn't getting enough sleep.

Not cool! 

Basically? I'll keep using the Fitbit to keep me motivated to move it, move it. 

* I'm trying to decide if I enjoy El Nino or Polar Vortex - like winters. Honestly, I only like small doses of snow, not a fan of being cold and enjoy warmer temperatures that allow for being comfortablel outside. So, El Nino winters obviously win. I just don't enjoy rain that dumps devastating floods. 

So. Happy medium weather Gods! Work on that.

* Speaking of weather. I'm not sure if it's the weather getting a little colder, and so much rain lately, or even a Christmas Hangover, but wow, I've felt a funk lately. The weather is improving a bit and a new year with new possibilities is upon us, so let's hope this week improves ... and I get some sleep! We don't need me all anxious heading into the new year! 

Got any random thoughts or comments for me? Comment or send me a message! Take care! 

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Happy Festivus: An Airing of Grievances

Seinfeld is one of my favorite television shows. Ever.

That said, the Seinfeld-based holiday - Festivus - has always brought a smile to my face.

 According to Wikipedia, Sorry-not-sorry about that, here's what you should know about Festivus: 

Festivus entered popular culture after it was made the focus of the 1997 episode "The Strike". The holiday's celebration, as it was shown on Seinfeld, includes a Festivus dinner, an unadorned aluminum Festivus pole, practices such as the "Airing of Grievances" and "Feats of Strength", and the labeling of easily explainable events as "Festivus miracles".The episode refers to it as "a Festivus for the rest of us", referencing its non-commercial aspect. It has also been described both as a "parody holiday festival" and as a form of playful consumer resistance. 

The airing of grievances has always been one of my favorite Festivus traditions.

So. Since I have you here, here are a few of my grievances for 2015.

Cancer. Pardon my French, but the disease has been a real asshole this year. My father is living with prostate cancer. I say he's survived it but he's still receiving some treatments and what not.

My mom is a 13-year breast cancer survivor. My uncle has been dealing with brain cancer for two years - he's a fighter.

I've got friends whose loved ones are living with the disease.

And then, there are the not good stories. One of my dearest friends, Ann, lost her beloved grandfather to the horrible disease. Cancer can fuck right off.

Violence. From disturbances to mass shootings to acts of terrorism, violence has been down right prevelent this year. The world needs to do better.

 Politics. The United States won't vote for their next president until November 2016. We have another year to get through. Oh my goodness. So. I used to love politics. The game. The discussions. This year has really changed that for me. Politicians just say whatever they please to attract the most attention. See Donald Trump. And they aren't getting down to the issues that are really important. Yet, we can have debate about a candidate's use of the bathroom during a 3-hour debate. Seriously?

Media. The political media has been atrocious this year in how the political debate in this country is steered. It's absolutely abhorrent.

Twitter. I love this form of social media. Seriously. I've met some wonderful people through it. But, I've also received some of the bad side to the communication tool.

I am pretty vocal about my sports teams. I have opinions. I use Twitter to express them. That does not give anyone the right to attack me for it. But, attacked I and many others have been.

Another thing I find disgusting about Twitter? Why does my answering a question about sports or politics or whatever, give someone the right to dive into my direct message or timeline and ask personal questions. Like personal. Like there are people I love dearly that don't or would never ask some of things I've been asked.

Look. I am a real person. With real emotions, feels and a life. I'm not here for your pleasure or amusement. No one on Twitter is. NO ONE! Back off! I'll block and report you with a fierceness.

 So. That's just a few of my grievances. Got any you would like to share?

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Ok, Let's Try This #MicroBlogMonday Instead

So. The NaBloPoMo thing really didn't work out for me this month.

It was a combination of life, work and... life! I would have liked to have stuck to the commitment and followed through. I really do. And I'll probably try this again. And do it to the best of my abilities and hope it works out a little bit better!

So, I did see this from BlogHer's Mel. Her Micro-blogging Monday topic hit me. So. Let's discuss!

Here's the topic:

If you live in the US, what did you say that you were thankful for(at Thanksgiving)? And if you don’t live in the US, it’s a nice practice to pause from time to time and reflect on what makes you grateful so join along. What is on your list?

I am thankful that I was able to spend the day with my incredibly amazing parents. They have had a year. I'm glad to have them here. I will forever appreciate their love, support, guidance ... friendship. They are wonderful people. And those words don't seem enough.

I am thankful for my job.

I am thankful to be fairly healthy.

I am thankful for my extended family.

And, I am thankful for friends who have become like family to me.

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