Aaron relaxing on the Chofa for 3
Take a moment to consider the different forms of exhaustion that present themselves during your daily life. Now take another moment to trim that list down from the thousands to about ten. These are the most exhausting things that could happen to you throughout the day, and chances are you’re very familiar with them. Perhaps you’ve included “the smell of cat food” in your list, or maybe it’s something more along the lines of “an hour long phone conversation with Dad while simultaneously finishing a boring spreadsheet.”
With the tiresome contents of your list in mind, try to conjure up some possible remedies. You could sell the cats to your local cat merchant and never worry about prying open another can of stink again. Or you could switch to a prepaid cell phone and tell your Dad, “Sorry Dad, I love chatting with you, but I only have 15 minutes left on my phone, so unless you want to buy me some more…” end of conversation. So where does that leave you? Your lovely, furry, purring friends have been sold off; your dad has started to forget who you are; and you’ve still got that spreadsheet to finish.
Your cats have the solution, so follow their lead—curl up in a warm corner, turn your brain off, let your eyelids sink down, feel the relaxation. Ideally, you’re nestled into the most comfortable chair you’ve ever owned—a sophisticated, memory foam filled bean bag chair. Soft and soothing in the right places, yet supportive enough to keep you from flopping onto the floor when you nod off for a moment. Yes, you can look stylish even when you’re napping.
Put your phone on silent and invite the cats to cuddle up. Better yet, mix up a mojito and rack up some ‘good friend points’ by inviting your best buddy (or two) to come join you.
You might have to persuade them when they insist that “you’re crazy, absolutely insane, ’cause there’s no way a beanbag chair is gonna fit both of us.” But you’ll win them over eventually, especially once you include the bit about how your bean bag is seven and a half feet long, three feet wide, and covered in a soft micro suede fabric. Not to mention, you’ve got mojitos. You could even tell them that there’s a nice view of the sunset out the window. And if they’re still stuck on the fence, have them compile their own list of exhausting daily events. Listen to the fatigue in their voices as they recite it to you. Ask them what’s more comfortable, a crowded barstool or a plush bean bag? If they bring up the fact that it’s a fifteen minute walk to your house, hit them with the free mojitos again.
Now, with your cocktail in hand and companion close by, try to recall that list again. What was so tiring, exactly? Now that you think of it, cat food isn’t half bad. Most likely, if you are able remember what made you want to find a warm respite in the first place, the thought will make you laugh, not cringe. Now call your dad and see how he’s doing. Tell him he needs a Booty Beanbag chair of his own, for those long, relaxing talks.
