I’ve been giving a lot of thought lately to taking this blog to video. I see all of the “influencers” giving advice, selling things, giving ideas, or just telling people how it is. Why not me?
My blog is called Random Thoughts of an Ordinary Average Guy. So let’s get random!
There are a lot of topics I can cover, but too many could cause problems that I don’t want to deal with. I also have a fear of being on video because I have this irrational fear of looking like an idiot. yes, I know most people probably have the same fear, but it is what it is. I remember at my old job. I got signed up for a public speaking class that was three days long. The third day we were supposed to stand in front of the camera and give a speech on something we knew about. I think the option I had was how to properly address an envelope. I know, real exciting. Anyway, I left for work that morning and went to stop for gas. Somewhere along the line, I panicked and ended up calling in sick. so there you go, an example of my absolute fear of being on camera.
Keep in mind, although I have a fear, I think something less structured might be just what the doctor ordered.
Obviously, I’m not going to video quite yet. So what random thing can I talk about today? How about the reality show “Survivor“? I know, cheesy. It’s all staged. I know. I get it. But there’s something after 45 seasons that still draws me to the show. from season, one where Richard Hatch walked around naked to the current season that is abbreviated and the contestants get nothing to help them survive until at least two weeks in. I think the draw for me is the constant question as to who is going to win what. People take this game, so seriously.
One thing that is always driven me nuts about the game of survivor is those people to get on the jury, and spend so much time talking about how they were betrayed and backstabbed. Pardon me, but isn’t this considered a game where the goal is to out with, outplay, and outlast?
I also love how this game has made a goof like Jeff Probst seem like some kind of celebrity. Dude has an ego, and it cracks me up. But then again, he is meeting with these people every few days, and they have to smell terrible. Yeah, not my thing.
Moving on to other random thoughts, there is no way I could do survivor because I can’t go a day without taking a shower. I hate that greasy feeling. I can’t imagine spending 28 days in the heat, not showering, or having any kind of soap available to me. Maybe that’s the reason I don’t go on cruises or anything like that? No, sir, I don’t want to be stranded.
Could I survive? That is a really good question. I would like to think I could find a way to survive, but I just don’t know. Of course, over the last few months, I have put on a fair of mount of weight that I believe my body could feed itself for at least two weeks. maybe that’s the key to this whole thing? Create the survivor diet where you simply eat nothing/or rice only for 20 some days. Yeah, I know it would all come right back, but who knows?
So onto weight loss. What is a doable way to lose weight? I have no cartilage in my knees anymore, so running is out of the question. Walking is an option, but unfortunately I have to drive 15 to 20 minutes away to have any kind of walking Path. I do not have sidewalks near my house, and if, for some odd reason, I really struggle driving somewhere in order to walk. Yeah, get over yourself.
I guess from here, I could take it to discussing aging. In my head, I am still 18, 19, 20 playing soccer, softball, football, and a dozen other sports. I played golf a few weeks ago, and realized that my Buddha belly is getting in the way of what used to be a pretty glamorous swing. I thought about pickle ball, but I’m just not sure if my knees can handle it. I haven’t played pickle ball since college, and unfortunately, it’s making a resurgence. Maybe it’s an option, we’ll have to see.
I think that’s probably enough random thoughts for this evening. You now know how my crazy mind works. I hope you were at least entertained a little bit. Future post will focus on enlightening and making you laugh.
Oh, wait, speaking of making you laugh, I have been watching reruns of “all in the family“. People say that shows like “the office“ would never make it today, because people are so sensitive. I can’t imagine what this generation would think watching Archie Bunker share his opinions on African-Americans, Jews, and Polish people. I think of a guy home a big fan of who sings for the band “Blackberry Smoke“. He said in an interview that if the old generation was as thin skinned as the current generation, we never would have made it through a depression and two world wars.
OK, I’ll leave it there. God bless you. Make the most of every new day. And thank you for taking the time to read my nonsense. By the way, this was all done speech to text, so hopefully it makes sense. I’m a little lazy when it comes to editing.
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