It's another Friday, and the last thing I'm thinking about is some sort of partying. It's not just because we live in a post-COVID world. I have felt this way for years. I guess it started when I became an old man.
Partying on a Friday night is a young person's game. For one, alcohol is out. I was never a big drinker anyway, but once I looked at all the research about alcohol, it became abundantly clear that it was one of the easiest things for me to eliminate. That doesn't mean I never drink; I just save it for VERY special occasions.
Staying up late is also out unless there is some special function like a concert (remember those?) I have my sleep schedule dialed in so that I go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day of the week. I also don't use an alarm. One late night is going to disrupt my pattern, and I won't feel good the next day.
Social gatherings with food are another minefield for me. In fact, I'm going to a buddy's house to watch the Super Bowl and will have to consider what I'll be eating. It's just going to be him and me, so not too much of a risk of pure gluttony.
Partying on a Friday night is a young person's game. For one, alcohol is out. I was never a big drinker anyway, but once I looked at all the research about alcohol, it became abundantly clear that it was one of the easiest things for me to eliminate. That doesn't mean I never drink; I just save it for VERY special occasions.
Staying up late is also out unless there is some special function like a concert (remember those?) I have my sleep schedule dialed in so that I go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day of the week. I also don't use an alarm. One late night is going to disrupt my pattern, and I won't feel good the next day.
Social gatherings with food are another minefield for me. In fact, I'm going to a buddy's house to watch the Super Bowl and will have to consider what I'll be eating. It's just going to be him and me, so not too much of a risk of pure gluttony.
I've also asked that same question to my friend while we were drinking some Bell's beer last summer. I think we know the answer... it's just not one we like so we keep wondering.