Patience, don't fail me now.

I really don't want to turn this post into one of those bitter old man rants. But let's be honest. There are so many things in this world that can tick you off every single day, and there's no shortage of fuel to keep the fire burning 

I still watch the news because I feel like I need to stay informed about what's going on. That being said, I watch a lot less of it than I used to. I basically just tune in to make sure the world's not burning down around me, and to see what I'm up against every day with the weather and traffic

Every day it's the same story. I find myself shaking my head in disgust before eventually turning it off because I just can't listen anymore.

I've never used this blog as a platform for politics or religion, and I never will. But I am so tired of this whole oil situation. I've learned not to believe anything that comes out of the mouths of people in power.

The ceasefire is on.. the ceasefire is off. Then it's back on again. It really is ridiculous. All it takes is a few words from the right person, and suddenly the stock market is swinging wildly while oil prices shoot up overnight.

I've always found it ridiculous how a company can buy their petrol and fill their tanks up at the gas station. Then.. that same gas, bought and paid for, still in the ground, not even pumped into cars, can go up 30 cents overnight because of the news.

It's a roller coaster, but I've started to master the art of ignoring as much of it as I can, because the alternative isn't good. I just stop for gas before my tank gets below half, top it off, grin and bear it, and prepare myself to ride this whole mess out.

Hopefully.

And that's the thing folks. I've always told my kids not to depend on the people in power. Do what you have to do for yourself. Do what's best for you and your family. Adjust when you need to. Change your approach if life throws something in your way.

Don't look at an obstacle as something that's blocking your path. Look at it as something that's forcing you to create a new path, or maybe even several new paths. Tweak what needs tweaking, adapt, and choose the path of least resistance. The one that gives you the best chance to succeed.

In this whole mess right now, that could mean simply driving a little less. Carpooling, or picking the absolute cheapest place that sells gas. For me that's consistently Sam's club, or utilizing loyalty apps. You might not think it, but these kinds of things really add up at the end of the month to your benefit.

I could go on and on about the state of the world and politics, but I just can't and won't go there. I don't want to become one of those guys who's angry all the time. Life's too short for that.

This little post just serves as opening the pressure release valve a little bit. A little self-therapy.. Maybe a bit of catharticism. Thanks for reading. 

And.. if you're dismayed by the current state of global affairs, hang in there. We're all on this together.