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13 Things I Think About When I'm Technically Awake But Dead To The World

If you see me staring into the distance, here's a good indication of what's going on inside my head.

Alyssa Anderson-Larson

Sep 17, 2018

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13 Things I Think About When I'm Technically Awake But Dead To The World

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I'm not ashamed to say that I space out a lot. There are situations where spacing out is the only logical thing to do, like when my parents are having a really long conversation about football. Or when there's nothing good on TV and I'm too lazy to change the channel.

Anyhow, here are fifteen of the things I end up thinking about when I'm awake but dead to the world:

1. My Cat.

I wonder what she's up to, and how she's doing. Is she awake and moving around or in my room sleeping? I think about the cute picture of her I took yesterday, the one where her eyes are partially closed and she looks content. If she were a human, she would have a squeaky voice. She needs more toys. I should buy her more toys.

2. Work.

God, I have so much to do. There are a million unfinished projects, for starters, and I have no idea which one to work on first. Other people also want me to do things. Chores. Menial tasks. I'll do this on Wednesday and that on Friday, but I also have to do this in Friday so I should do the one thing first. Do I have any time for myself? Evenings, I think. Maybe Thursday afternoon, if I'm lucky.

3. My Next Meal.

Man, I'm hungry. What am I having later? I think mom is making pot roast. I love pot roast so much. The meat is gonna be so tender and delicious, and then I can mix some in with the mashed potatoes to make it even more delicious. How many more hours? Ugh, what am I going to do with that kind of time?

4. A Funny Video.

"Road work ahead? Uh, yeah, I sure hope it does."
"Road work ahead? Uh, yeah, I sure hope it does."
"Road work ahead? Uh, yeah, I sure hope it does."

5. Scary Things.

There used to be giant sharks in the ocean. What if those existed today? What if they exist at the bottom of the sea? What if they're secretly intelligent and plotting to take over the world?? Then how am I supposed to know what happens in Avengers four?

6. What I Just Forgot.

...Wait, what was I just thinking? I was going to do something. What was it? Okay, first I was thinking about my cat, then I thought about birds, then dinosaurs, then sharks... and then nothing. I swear I was going to do something. Was I gonna look something up? About sharks???

7. Sleeping.

When I get home I am going to lie down in bed so hard. I hope my bed misses me as much as I miss it.

8. How Boring The Situation Is.

Okay, mhm, sports. I can listen. I can totally listen. I don't care about this at all, but I'll nod along, and oh God why can't we be talking about candy making videos on YouTube. I would have so much to say. If I pull out my phone, would they notice? Maybe I'll just try...

9. What I'm Going To Do Once I'm Home.

The new season of "The Good Place" isn't gonna binge itself.

10. Some TV Show.

I really like "Criminal Minds." I like how they focus on murder and crime solving but also give the characters depth, too. Like Reid. Poor Reid has too much to deal with. I hope they give him some nice things next season. I wish they would bring back some of the old cast, too. So many people have left, but I guess that's what happens on long-running TV shows. And another thing...

11. A New Idea I'm Pondering.

I wonder... I wonder what would happen if I mixed Sprite and iced tea. It would be disgusting, right? Yeah, disgusting. I shouldn't mix them. Gross. But like, what would it taste like? Carbonated iced tea? What would the lemon-lime flavor do? I'm not gonna try it, but it might be interesting. Awful, but interesting. I mean, I have both of those things right now. No one would care. It'd be for the good of science. How do I really know if I never try? I'll just pour them in a glass together, and... Ugh. Yep. Gross. But that was just the first sip. Surely the second couldn't be so bad-

12. Fears and Insecurities.

What if I'm covered in dust mites right now? What if I'm not because they don't think I'm good real estate?

13. Absolutely Nothing.

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

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13 Things I Think About When I'm Technically Awake But Dead To The World

If you see me staring into the distance, here's a good indication of what's going on inside my head.

1. My Cat.

2. Work.

3. My Next Meal.

4. A Funny Video.

5. Scary Things.

6. What I Just Forgot.

7. Sleeping.

8. How Boring The Situation Is.

9. What I'm Going To Do Once I'm Home.

10. Some TV Show.

11. A New Idea I'm Pondering.

12. Fears and Insecurities.

13. Absolutely Nothing.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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