There's nothing like family to make one's barely-contained neuroses spill over the sides. I'm amazed at how such a short interaction can awaken so many dormant unresolved feelings. It's no wonder to me that I'm grinding my teeth down to stubs in my sleep. Basically, I'm annoyed with every single person I'm related to, but that's what unconditional love gets you. I love my family, and I'm incredibly blessed to have them in my life. But the fissures in our relationships run deep, and it's not always easy to keep the proper perspective.
Shake That Booty
I've managed to get myself to the gym five times out of the last six days, which is like working out twice a day for a year for a normal person. Considering how poorly I treat my body, I have surprisingly unrealistic expectations of my workouts. If I stick to my diet and exercise for a couple of days, I expect to see Hugh Jackman staring out at me from the mirror and am continually shocked to see Jabba the Hutt instead.
