almost thanksgiving

Not sure if I’m thankful for all the things. Let’s be honest. There’s a lot of horrible things happening in the world and I’m unsure how I can find a way to be thankful without seeming like a selfish asshole. 

Meanwhile, the weather is allowing me to get my walks. It’s a small thing that helps my mental and physical health. And, I am thankful for that. 

it probably could get worse

I say this to myself a lot. 

I especially say this to myself when things get hectic. For example, when I think about the progress I have made on my dissertation and research, I think it could get worse. Here I am in mid-November and I am still polishing the first chapter (Introduction) while diving into the second chapter (literature review). 

And, I wonder how I am going to finish by May. So, ya...

It probably could get worse  

Is it a pessimistic perspective? Perhaps. 

Is it a coping mechanism? Maybe. 

Is it a declarative statement that always holds true? Not necessarily. 

Maybe it is simply a reminder that things could go the other way, too. It probably could get better.