I don't think I've ever really lived the same way as other people - which is good, because most people seem awfully unhappy with everything. Dance to the beat of your own drum and if you haven't got a drum then just hum for a bit.

The vast majority of people seem pathologically unable to break out of the hedonic treadmill.... they want the next thing, whatever that happens to be. Promotion. New car. To brag about a holiday. As long as I eat well, get to write and everyone lets me do my own thing I'm pretty content.

This has been a much needed kick up the ass though - I do need to travel more. I'm going to talk to the Significant Other Penguin tomorrow and see if we can book somewhere fun. :o)