At any given moment during one of my shifts–sometimes even when off–I shake my head and repeat this phrase, “What the fuck is wrong with people?” It holds true that–if a day goes by in which this phrase is not repeated–then, that is a day in which I have not left my home and/or have not turned on the television or other electrical gadgets. Or, that I am no longer in healthcare.

Just as humanities’ antics tickle me with a glimmer of hope or happiness, someone does something insanely stupid in which I just stare at them, keep my composure, and carry on in my day. Sometimes I smile and nod. These things give life a little flavor. I have tried to be at peace with those stupid decisions that end up directly impacting me.  Sometimes, I get carried away with all of it, and it needs to spill out somehow. This is a safe space, right? Find yours. 

We all get those moods where you are up or down for no apparent reason. Then, there is That Person. This one comes along and single-handedly–often with one grunt, hand motion or sentence–throws your Mojo into the red zone of Life Sucks and you want to sulk in the corner like a berated toddler with your arms crossed and a frowny face. Well! I say No! Remind yourself that you are not the toxic assholes around you. You can change or close your mind to the things that clang against your attention. If you practice enough, it will become a habit. 

So, what to do when your level of excitement is somewhere between a Pride parade and Dieter’s Dance Party on Saturday Night Live while everyone else is at the thrill level of a Senate hearing? Do as I often tell people, and that is, “Keep your head down and in the game and your feet running. Then, you will find yourself at a better place eventually.” 

Throwback jam of today: 

Depeche Mode 

Shame

–Video taken from Rey Carmesí’s YouTube page at link above