What a way to start the year 2018. So much has happened in the first week. Starting off January 1rst, at the last minute my partner and went to play Texas Hold Em in a turbo tournament. Sure enough, I ended up winning the tournament and a nice little cash windfall.
Personally, the rest of the week I spent fending off a flu, cold, laryngitis bug which I finally sucumbed to on Wednesday. I hate being sick and my partner hates it when I am sick as well. Especially when I use what she refers to as sick Andrew voice. A gravely, raspy voice that is akin to nails on a chalkboard.
The weekend saw me getting the better of my bug and I ready for whatever fun the week at work brings. The weekend also saw the so called leader of the free world lose it again. Mr. Trump touting how smart he is and in what good mental health he is in. I am sorry if you have to affirm these things in public, maybe you are not as smart as you say you are. Another week and another daming indictment on his term in office. I keep on hoping that the coup will come soon.
This is eerily similar to a former acquaintance of mine who shortly after I met her informed me that she has mental health issues. The last time I interacted with her last year she denied ever having a mental health issue and claimed that anyone who said otherwise was lying.
Mental health is a disease and needs to be accepted as such. I deal with my depression every day and am very open about it. Otherwise we prolong the stigma.
The supporters of the Cleveland Browns held a parade around the stadium to celebrate or mock their perfect or imperfect season of no wins. Over 3,000 people participated. A sad commentary of our times.
We live in interesting times and it seems that every day the world keeps on turning upside and down and around. We have to continue to be the best we can be every day. Love ourselves and those close to us. Live true to oneself, be honest. Accept responsibility for our actions.
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