It’s the year 2025, Tuesday, June 24th—talk about a date that’s practically yelling, “Look how old you’ve gotten!” We’re halfway through the year, and wow, what a ride it’s been! So many new trends that honestly make me feel like I’m too old to keep up, yet everything feels oddly familiar. Sometimes I catch myself wishing I could wake up back in 1999, rub my eyes, and think, “Phew! Thank goodness that was just a bad sci-fi dream!” But here I am, rocking a few gray hairs and feeling like a secret agent when I buy a bottle of wine—“No ID needed here, folks; I swear I’m older than the Internet!” Seriously, time flies, and I swear it’s taking my youth with it!
Meanwhile, I’m out here persuiting the daily joys of life like every other poor soul wandering around on this pale blue dot. Can you believe it? I’m just another ‘average Jane’ trying to figure out if I left the oven on!
Oh, better check on my lasagna before it turns into something out of a science experiment! Now that I’m married, I feel like I’m trying to play chef for my husband’s royal dietary restrictions. He’s on this diet that could rival a monk’s—nothing spicy, no onions, no peppers, and the list of ‘don’ts’ goes on forever. But hey, making a pasta dish without the forbidden onions is kind of like a fun puzzle, right? My hubby says he loves my tuna lasagna—bless him—but today, I decided to take a wild leap and tossed in some grilled chicken bits instead. Fingers crossed he digs it; otherwise, I might be having dinner solo!
I’m no master chef, that’s for sure! There was a time when I could whip up a decent meal, but lately, my cooking adventures have been more like total flops. Just last week, I attempted to make chicken soup—something I’ve nailed countless times. But my husband didn’t just dislike it, he shockingly called it inedible and sent the whole pot to a watery grave in the trash! Now I’m feeling like a total failure as a wife and a cook. On the bright side, at least my cooking has its moments of mediocrity, which is something, right?
What else is going on? Let me think. Oh right, I’m on the hunt for a new job closer to home, like a knight searching for the Holy Grail—if only that Grail looked like a cozy desk and a solid coffee machine. My last employer decided I’d be better off somewhere else, and honestly, I’m not crying any tears over that toxic mess. But why did I think job hunting would be easy? So far, I’ve been turned down from more jobs than I can count, all for some ridiculous reasons. Apparently, I’m either too much of a unicorn, not young enough to fit their “youthful” vibe, or they just weren’t feeling the “earthy” connection.
So my daily joys, what are they? Aside from the exciting life of cleaning the house, wrestling with laundry, and channeling my inner chef while prepping meals. Don’t forget the thrilling quest of job hunting and my heroic attempts at socializing, which often feels like a mission impossible because my social skills are even worse than that of an alien who just crashlanded on earth. To pass the time, I binge-watch sitcoms. Finished Andor, House of the Dragon and am now excited for season 4 of Resident Alien—Harry’s a total riot! Seriously, you’ve got to check this show out for a laugh.
Honestly, my energy these days is more “tortoise” than “hare.” I get tired faster than a kid on a sugar crash! I even catch myself snoozing during the day, despite my luxurious 8-hour nighttime sleep. Is this just part of getting older? Who knows!
When I’m not binge-watching a sitcom or movie, I’m of course playing a video game. Sims 4, with all the mods and growing plethora of expansion packs, is always a treat. Recently, I also picked up Fallout 76 because it is just so entertaining to venture into a post-apocalyptic America while smacking NPCs with a hammer.
Meanwhile, I feverishly update my Spotify playlists as if they were the crown jewels of my music empire. One particular playlist has nearly 4000 songs—because, clearly, my ears have an insatiable appetite for aural delights. I started this majestic playlist “Eclectic Audio Addiction” almost a decade ago, and anything that tickles my eardrums makes the cut. Seriously, I’m open to suggestions; I like just about every genre, except maybe kazoo music. We can draw the line there! I wanted to share the playlist here on WordPress, but it only allows a preview with 100 songs.
By the way, I’ve also updated my Spotify Faves Playlist on this blog! Now officially with 2025 vibes in there. Yay for futuristic tunes! Computer users can find my Faves Playlist on the right of this page. Mobile phone users can find my Faves Playlist somewhere below.
Well, I suppose I’ve run out of words—maybe my brain is just on some so-called “writing vacation,” pretending to sip piña coladas in a sunny paradise. Hope your day is as great as that sounds!
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