New Year

So then, it's New Years. Gregorian, that is. Time for most of us to make false promises about the many interesting ways that we will improve our own lives and mentality for the coming cycle; be it diets, being more spiritual or just being generally nicer to the people around us, this is a time for change.

After the parties die down and hangovers pick up however, we tell ourselves "No, I'll start tomorrow" or next week even - we give ourselves time to adjust to the change we endeavor to make because we are too lazy, too apathetic to even try, (for more than a couple of days anyway). Why? Because we are scared of change, of what it will bring to our lives, of how it will affect us not just as a person but as an image; are your peers going to approve of your new choices? Perhaps not. But that's not the point. You're not doing this for them, you're doing it for YOU. And the sooner you realize that, the sooner you can get up off your ass and actually do something about your problems with life. Good luck.

For those of you still reading, I assume you are part of the minority that actually stick to their resolutions and are feeling a little smug. So to you, I propose a question that goes a little something like this:
Why just new years? Do you really have to wait for one day a year to have a reason to motivate yourself, or could you not just do it at any time when you feel the need for a change? Food for thought.

Oh, and Happy New Year.

Trump.

So then, the elections are happening in the States. Great. Another demonstration of the stupidity of humanity. I am of course talking about our dear friend Donald Trump. The racist, bigoted tool that's running for president of what is quite possibly the most powerful country in the world. Should he win, we shall all be utterly boned. The fact that there are a great many people who agree with his insane suggestions is quite terrifying. We need to stop humoring him and call him out on all the crap he spouts. The longer we leave it, the more people see him as a viable candidate."But wait!", I hear you cry, what about Bernie Sanders? Surely there is still hope? Well, technically yes. He does indeed provide a glint of bright in a world being consumed by the shadows of capitalism, consumerism and fossil fuels. All fueled by the most disgusting trait of mankind. Greed.

But my friends, it isn't the end of the road just yet; there is a chance - however small - that Bernie snatches the election from under Trump's ridiculous nose, the power that corporations wield is heavily limited, and green energy is handed out to all. Frankly though, I don't see that being a very likely reality.

Still, you never know. After all, if there ever was a time for miracles, it'd be Christmas.