I stopped stressing about whether the new year would be good or bad when I realized that dates and times are just metrics for duration. The good and bad things carry forward past these arbitrary dividing lines. 🏁
I try not to put too much emphasis on the "new year" being better than prior year. I try to focus on self-improvement, caring for me and mine, and supporting my friends when they go through rough times. 🫡
The protests in Iran started as economic. Now they're chanting "Death to Khomeini!", "Long live the Shah!", & "It's the final battle, the Pahlavi will return!".
I stopped stressing about whether the new year would be good or bad when I realized that dates and times are just metrics for duration. The good and bad things carry forward past these arbitrary dividing lines. 🏁
I try not to put too much emphasis on the "new year" being better than prior year. I try to focus on self-improvement, caring for me and mine, and supporting my friends when they go through rough times. 🫡
Time to buy stock in ConAgra.
Time to stockpile calorie-dense non-perishable food. Plant a victory garden.
2026 is starting out in a very interesting way! Stand by!
What's that old curse? Oh yes, "May you live in interesting times." 🤪
BTDT, don’t want to do it again.
The protests in Iran started as economic. Now they're chanting "Death to Khomeini!", "Long live the Shah!", & "It's the final battle, the Pahlavi will return!".
https://youtu.be/-ZkduDYMr1w?si=2Xz5nISWWH2zfVKP
<offers popcorn>