It's Such A Grand Creation

All my friends are skeletons
Who beat the rhythm with their bones
-Chris Cornell, Spoonman

Picture perfect memories scattered all around the floor
Reachin' for the phone 'cause I can't fight it anymore
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind
For me it happens all the time
-Hillary Scott, Need You Now

Today was a much needed day off, meaning I did what I usually do, which is write this blog, and drink coffee. Not usually at the same time, though. I was thinking I should get down to the gym today, too. But laundry awaits. Next week may actually be short days, as most everyone is going on leave for Christmas. Why didn't I, everyone asks? Well, it's no ideological reasons, I can say that with certainty. However, there are some things here in Oklahoma that will allow me to get a jump on a lot of things that I'll need to do, not the least of which is keeping up working out, as the winter is an easy time to get out of the habit. Besides, it keeps the winter blues nicely at bay. I'm very much subject, I've found, to sunlight. The more sunny the day is, the better I feel- the (probably) technical term for this is Seasonal Affective Disorder, though some more cynical persons might simply deem it "you're nuts". Well, that may or may not be accurate, but there is some little neurochemical that sunlight promotes, and seeing as medication relieves depression in me, I'm sensing a correlation here. But at any rate, I know overcast days tend to get me down, so it becomes a matter of simply getting out there, burning some calories, and doing physical things to get my energy back up.
Apart from that, most of the Army, or at least most of Ft. Sill, is on leave. This is a good thing, and I hope everyone has a great time wherever they're going! It's important to recharge one's batteries once in a while. I'm hoping to do the same here, though honestly being alone on Christmas doesn't bother me. I'm not truly alone, at any rate, as much as that may sound like a greeting card. I know where to find the people I care about, and do hope they know where to find me, apart from this blog, that is. It's kind of a one-way conversation, and though somewhat formless, it's a good way to unload a lot of mental baggage here and there.
If there's one thing that I'd like to see on my tombstone, or memorial, (planning on donating anything still functional, then cremate the rest) it would be this- This too shall pass. However things may seem, remember that the only constant is change. And avoiding the Tenafly Viper, that's always a good idea too. Have a good holiday, everyone, whatever and however you celebrate it!