#158

Life is the original Kobayashi Maru. I have enough evidence to prove that no-win situations exist.

#155

We have no business going into space if we haven’t figured out a cure for depression. Honestly, I would think that, once the cool factor wore off, existing in a boundless expanse of nothingness would only magnify feelings of insignificance, loneliness, and emptiness.

#154

Day 2 – Kujichagulia – On this day we pledge to define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves.

There are no Kwanzaa presents. Yet, in the spirit of defining myself, I buy a bottle of grapefruit tequila, a new sweatshirt, a recliner for my bedroom, a new book. I am determined to cultivate a tiny corner of comfort for myself.

#151

I wouldn’t need to increase the dosage if the rest of the world would just lower their emotional expectations for the next year.

#145

Perhaps the freedom to make bad decisions is the biggest privelege of them all.

#143

No one thinks you’re funny when you’re depressed.

#142

Just because I believe in something doesn’t mean I believe that it’s good.

#141

I’m just not so sure about a God who is just as generous with inexplicable death as he is with parking spots.

#140

I mean, what exactly is the point in praying for her food when her dad died six days before she was born from something the top cardiothoracic surgeons in the state explained by saying “I don’t know why this happened.”

#139

“Running in the morning is a good way to ensure that your day doesn’t get any worse.” And even though I saw it on Twitter, I hope there is some scientific truth to this meme as I set my alarm for 5 AM and set my running shoes by the door.