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Yesterday, my usual visit to Hawai'i Kai was canceled due to a mix-up of sorts. Moms left a note on the door stating that I was supposed to have come by the day before. Moms was attending another religious convention. Of course, moms never mentioned the change of plans on Monday. There was only an obtuse reference mentioned in passing about a week ago. Mundane nonsense is repeated over and over again, but important information is glossed over. I can't blame moms. At 92 years of age, moms displays many of the stereotypical senior citizen traits.

Observing senior citizens is an on-going pastime for me. I can't help it. I am extremely curious about what is in store for me in the near future. Frankly, my observations have been appalling. The decrepitude is what really affects me the most. I have effectively held off the degeneration of old age, but it will eventually catch up with me. That's the sheer vanity of human life. And, of course, the curse of consciousness.

With that said, I have no reason to continue on the futile path that I continue to follow. Why be a mendicant monk? Why deny the hedonistic pleasures that only be enjoyed pre-decrepitude? Why keep and worry about a financial "nest egg"? Why live "prophylactically"? Why worry about eating non-poisonous food? Why work out at the gym religiously? Why live in total squalor? Why tolerate nonsense from derelicts?

This morning, I decided to indulge, albeit slightly, in vanity. Breakfast in town, to be specific. I purchased a bowl of oatmeal at Jamba Juice® and a cup of coffee at Starbucks®. Then, I spent the time in the latter establishment composing the "blog" on my trusty iPad®. By the way, I have accustomed myself to the device's quirks and limitations. Anyway, I have been consuming a cup of coffee about once per week now. It's more of a luxury to me, but usually the impetus is sleep deprivation the night prior. Coffee, specifically its caffeine content, is not a habit that I wish to pursue again. I can benefit from the burst of energy it gives me, but dehydration is a major side effect. I cannot consume enough water, at least during my cardio workout, to compensate for the amount lost through perspiration and purging. And, I am pretty certain that the heart palpitations were directly related.

Ol' Lavahead Mini-Update® Well, I have decided against the purchase of new headphones. If anything, I will attempt to find new earbuds that provide a better fit at all head angles. Regular headphones are too bulky and uncomfortable.