Watched Netflix for Two Days. I’m Still Alive.
How I relaxed and survived it
It’s a rather unusual Monday. Outside it’s a bit grey, a little windy, and sometimes the sun peeks through — but that’s not what makes this day special. It’s not even the fact that I’ve already had more coffee than usual. No. I have a confession to make.
I watched Netflix two days in a row. You heard that right. Two days. Okay, let me dial down the drama a bit — it was just two evenings, really.
And it wasn’t even by accident or anything. I wasn’t sick either. It was totally voluntary and, yes, I was completely sober. Wild, right? And no, I wasn’t being forced (I know of cases where the guy gets kinda dragged into watching something he hates every second of), and again, I wasn’t sick.
To give you some details: they were two mini-series. Forgive me, I’ve already forgotten the titles. One was about a missing au pair, and the other was about some weird cult. But here’s the crazy part: I actually enjoyed it.
Unbelievable, right? I normally never watch anything — just random useless stuff on YouTube. I don’t follow any soap operas, and I don’t watch sports either. Usually, the only time I turn on the TV is when I want to play Xbox. And even then, not always, because I’ve got one of those AR glasses. Feels like I’m gaming in a cinema (super cool, also fun for other kinds of videos… if you know what I mean — and I think you do).
But here’s the good news: I’m not completely lost! I also went for a run and did some burpees. A fully lazy evening just isn’t in the cards for me. The day that happens, I might as well sign up for a knitting club or start doing puzzles.
And even though I actually enjoyed it, it still felt kind of weird. I can’t quite explain why. Maybe it’s because I’ve had this constant feeling for years that I need to be doing something useful, or working, or building toward a better life. And now, for once, I gave the finger to that feeling (well, partly — I did still work out).
Anyway, the good news is that I’m still alive, still healthy, and I made it out of the house — so I think I’ll survive this Monday too. I do still need more coffee though.
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Good for you, Peerspective! Sometimes, you have to say, "WTF! " Enjoy yourself as long as you're okay and feel happy about how you spend your day! ❤️💯