Another Thoughtless Holiday

Well yesterday was Memorial Day weekend, and a beautiful day I might add. This day is meant to indulge in thoughts of those that have fought wars for us, that give up their lives so that we may be free, as it were, to celebrate those passed on in war. I myself didn’t do any of the typcial lthings most do on this day, I just tried to relax as best I could, and from time to time thought on about those who served our country. But other than the occasional thought, I have nothing more to add.

I find it kind of funny, that all in all with most holidays, we don’t really spend much thought or consideration into what the holiday is really meant for. It’s either a holiday to drink or buy and receive presents, or both. Seriously…think about it. And, when we do so, it is not entirely on wanting to, but that we are expected to. Why is that, and what is this phenomena? I’m not saying that I do not like to give, because I do (much better than I like receiving really – unless it’s something really good), but not for everyone, only a select few. And, then I feel guilty if I have not bought for someone that has bought for me. Sure then they say “Hey! that’s okay” but knowing it is really not. Holidays make me uncomfortable. And, why the hell can I not have my own Birthday off from work? That’s bullshit! Forget presents, I want the day off to celebrate me. We celebrate presidents day, what makes them better than me? Because they were president? Nope, not good enough. Just because they are perhaps more well rounded, educated than myself doesn’t make them better. Hey! For the most part, we can more than likely honestly say we as individuals lie less than they.

Perhaps I should become a cult leader….maybe then I will get the respect I think I deserve. At least then I could get people to listen to what I have to say, not to mention following I could potentially have, damn near sends chills down my spine.

As a people in general (so not to offend some), we have become selfish, thoughtless individuals only out for ourselves. We act as though we care about the past, but really we do not….do we? Only if asked, then the asnwer is yes, but on a day to day basis, we have trouble even remembering what a friendship is all about. That is another topic for discussion however, I could go on and on. I am not really a people lover to be honest, humanity has gone down the drain.