Think Happy Thoughts

Have you voted? Have you harassed your Biden-supporting friends to vote? Yes? OK good. Now you just have to kick back, relax, and hope the world doesn’t burn. To help you destress, I’ve put together some interesting and funny things below. Bookmark this page and use it over the next week anytime you feel overwhelmed, scared, anxious, or like you’re losing your mind.

First up: CATS!

More of a dog person? No worries, I got you covered:

Want to see a bit of both? BAM!

One thing I love more than anything is cross-species friendships. It truly shows how much love, empathy, and compassion animals have for one another. Enjoy:

Maybe animals aren’t your thing. Or perhaps you need something a little more cerebral to distract and stimulate you. I hear ya and I’ve got you covered. Here are a few episodes from one of my favorite YouTube shows: PBS Spacetime! Learn about the universe in accessible, entertaining lessons. Here’s a few of my favorites:

What if the science stuff isn’t your deal? That’s OK. Maybe you’re more of a bookworm and enjoy literature. I’ve got a few things for you to enjoy too:

More of a sports fan? Let’s get into some bloopers!

Personally, I love FAIL videos. It captures so much about humanity and our essence in one moment. Our genius. Our humility. Our stupidity. Also, people falling down is always funny.

Need to go to a happy place? Can I offer you a trip to paradise? A gentle excursion into a rainforest? A relaxing fire?

Is exciting, terrifying rides more your speed? How about a trip to some coasters from around the world?

Tonight, I’ll be watching the election results outside, sitting at a campfire, and drinking beer. It’s what I love doing. Whatever your fix is, be kind to yourself and give yourself permission to enjoy it. I have faith that America will rescue itself from this situation. Try not to stress too much. And hey, if the worst happens, we’ll be OK. Either way, we still have a lot of work ahead of us. Enjoy today, for tomorrow the fight begins anew!