PSA - More important than weight/stress/etc
It's kind of wierd to be talking about this, but I know that many of us get introspective this time of year. I normally get a little stressed, impatient, etc - family expectations, personal expectations, all the "holiday" stuff and the stress that comes with it. And I'm sure I'm not alone.
I learned last week that a friend from graduate school and his fiancee were killed in a car wreck during last week's bad weather. I just returned from the funeral. They were 26 and 27 years old, respectively, recently engaged and scheduled to graduate with their PhDs on Saturday.
I don't say this because I'm looking for sympathy, but more to remind myself and everyone else to keep things in perspective. On one hand, keep in mind that the little stuff doesn't matter - frustrations over weight, little slipups, irksome family encounters, etc. On the other hand, keep in mind what DOES matter - appreciate what you have, keep your focus on what's important to you, and remember to tell your friends and family what they mean to you.
Again, I'm really not trying to be a downer, but just thought I'd bring this up in the hopes that it would help people keep perspective during the stresses of the next week or so.
(And, drive safely! Sometimes it's just not worth being on the roads!)
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