Picking dem Bones...

I’ve been dealt a good hand in this life and know that I am a very, very lucky lady.

That being said, I have a few bones to pick with the world this week. Here are my bones…

1.      I’ve been binge watching Dawson’s Creek re-runs on Freeform.com in the late evenings. (Mostly because I’m too scared to binge watch The Walking Dead when I’m alone and it’s scary and dark outside). ANYWAY - One of the best things about Dawson’s Creek is the catchy theme song… “I Don’t Want To Wait, for our LIIIVEEEESS to be OVVERRR…,” am I right!? I’m right. So then WHY on EARTH did they change the theme song for the re-runs streaming on TVs around the world? I’m heartbroken, and the new song really sucks. 

2.      What do all of these locations have in common?... Front porches, back porches, dive bars, outside of restaurants, in your own car, in your own home, in your best friend’s basement when his parents are asleep... I’ll tell you what they have in common: They are all great places to smoke! That’s right. There is a list of great places to smoke, and I just made it. You know what place ISN’T on that list? Running and Biking Trails. Dear Smokers, Please DO NOT smoke cigarettes, cigars, joints, etc. on running and biking trails. It both aggravates and infuriates the athletes. Please, let us workout in peace.

3.      I’ve had my fair share of flight delays and cancellations in this lifetime. I’ve also had my fair share of medical emergencies on flights, mechanical errors, and crew mistakes that have derailed my travel plans. If there is a tornado or hurricane outside of the airport, then YES, you can delay my flight and not refund my voyage. But if my flight gets cancelled because there aren’t enough crew members for the plane, then OH-MY-GOSH how can you NOT refund me for that trip? An airline mistake that causes me to miss my cousin’s wedding? I want my money back! And that FAA regulation-sized suitcase I bought online... Do NOT make me check that bag!

4.      One thing that brings me joy in this life is alcohol. A few days a week, this girl loves to have a glass of wine. It’s a relaxing, enjoyable and social ritual that I find absolutely delightful. So why, oh WHY does alcohol have to have calories? Depending on the beverage, two drinks can quickly add up to 300 calories or more. To burn that off, you’d have to run an additional 3 miles. What the heck!? If scientists can invent a calorie-free alcoholic beverage that doesn’t cause hangovers, I’d immediately order a case… or five.

Hmmm, I feel better now that I’ve vented. Consider my bones picked!