Coping Strategies...

Let's face it, life is generally a pretty banal affair sometimes, particularly if you're body clock needs winding up (like mine). I've been stuck with what I deem to be inappropriate times of feeling tired. Roughly around 3.30 in the morning and then whenever I get up. This means that I am at my most awake at around the midnight to 1 o'clock period. Not especially practical.

But how can we steer ourselves through everyday mediocrity? Well, I find that a simple boring walk down the street can be made 10 or 11x more interesting by pretending you're in a Leone film. Pick a Morricone tune (my favourites for this exercise being the theme from For A Few Dollars More or The Ecstacy of Gold from The Good, The Bad & The Ugly) and then stride purposefully along with the rousing score playing in your head. A simple stroll through the park can become a dramatic experience. For added bonus points, keep your choice hand (righty or lefty depending on your handedness) hovering above your waist and narrow your eyes at passers by.

That might be alright for walking, but what about at 1 in the morning where it's very much the convention to stay inside and not pretend to be in a Western? Well, last night I watched TV Club's Bad Film, The Omen (the remake) on E4+1 and joined in with the fun. Essentially, you watch the film and make as many 'sarky and twattish' comments as you like. A magnificent exercise and one that actually makes the film surprisingly enjoyable. It is utter nonsense, of course (as most unnecessary remakes are) but that's the fun of the #badfilm. It's like a counselling session where you all chip in and help each other make it through the movie.

Anyone have any other interesting ways of making life less of a grim march towards the grave and more of a jolly skip?