Traditions: Maintaining a Semblance of Normalcy While Spicing Up Life

I have never been change’s biggest fan. In fact, I still haven’t gotten over the fact that Cardinal Fitness moved their biceps machines. It annoys me, but I get past it. When my world began to spin in 2005 I came to the realization that though I tried to put it off, change is inevitable. Things are constantly changing. In order to keep a semblance of normalcy in my world, there are traditions I adhere to. They range from the fun to the ridiculous. I enjoy them, and really that’s all that matters. Here’s a list of some of the traditions that I keep.

-Since I was very young, Heidi and I have colored Easter eggs. Not sure how this is going to work with her in North Carolina this year, but we’ll figure something out.

-Biennial Tradition: Every other March 1st, I listen to at least one minute of each song in my music library in order of artist. I have a lot of music on my hard drive, so it is interesting to sit back and listen to things that remind me of specific events of my life.

-Annual Valentine’s Day and “Year in Review” blog posts

-Annual viewing of the Matrix trilogy over the course of three days

-Biannual shaving of chest (usually done January 1st and July 1st)

-Annual growth of summer beard (just to be different from those who grow the winter beard)

-Annual Easter viewing of the 2003 Stone Church performance of AD: Beyond the Cross

-Wearing of “important socks” for any event I deem important (interviews, dates, etc). Yes, they get washed a lot.

-Annual overindulgence of Shamrock Shakes.

-Annual completion of the story mode of WWE Day of Reckoning.

-The day after the Seahawks’ season ends (whether after Week 17 or a playoff defeat) I deck myself in Seahawks apparel, then retire most of it until the NFL Draft.

-When the clock strikes 10:31 on April 4th, signifying the minute of my birth, I listen to “Everything I’ve Ever Wanted” by Day at the Fair, the theme song of my life.

-I celebrate life’s GREAT SUCCESSES with Cherry Vanilla Dr. Pepper.

-Annual reading of Lord of the Flies and The Alchemist. I am considering adding Brave New World and War and Peace to this tradition.

Some of that you may think is stupid. I don’t very much care. I do what I like and like what I do. Hope you enjoyed an extended glimpse into who I am.