I used to miss the time when I was less cynical, in the way you miss a bad habit.

I think I’m getting to the part where unjust optimism may actually be like one of those nightmares where you start smoking again…

Despite how nice self indulgent emotions can be, operationally, I’m just doing better in every way when I’m a realist.

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