A Walking Contradiction

Happy Monday, my dudes. A new week is upon us and I'm running on coffee, chaos, and divine purpose. If the Blues Brothers can be on a mission from God, then why the hell can't I?

I'm a lucky guy. I forget that sometimes. It's hard to feel grateful all the time—especially when life’s exhausting. But I’m surrounded by amazing people, and that’s worth remembering. I rely on these amazing people. My support group. Friends. Family. Hell, even strangers sometimes.

This blog? It’s my journal. My way of sorting through the static. Writing helps you figure out what you actually think. And man… I've got a lot of thoughts. Nothing but thoughts.

Anyone who knows me knows this: I love to yap. About everything. From the tiniest object to the biggest existential mess. It’s how I stay alive. The little things.

A conversation over a cigarette. A long-winded rant about what the government should do to fix things. Which trip to take next. Which festival makes the most sense. Why Shook Ones pt II is the greatest rap song of all time.

Breaking Bad. Just watch it. If you haven’t yet, I’m jealous. It’s the best show that’s ever been on TV.

Where was I?

Oh, right.

I bounce between topics, between people, between ideas. I change my mind more often than I brush my teeth. I’m a walking contradiction. Always have been. Always will be.

Right now, life’s a bit shit. But also kind of beautiful. And I'd rather focus on the beautiful.

I know that’s hard to do—especially when you're exhausted by all the little inconveniences life throws your way. But maybe that's the trick. Maybe the secret is in noticing everything.

So just be a walking contradiction. Absorb it all. Appreciate the little things. Have the coffee if it’ll make your Monday better.

Talk to someone. Ask dumb questions. Give weird answers.

Don’t let the weight of another week get you down. It’s just another opportunity to do good. To be better. Better than last week. Better than yesterday. Just… better.

I’ve got work in a few minutes.

God, I’m excited to live.

Talk soon – matt