The Roasted Mind

Sacre bleu! Who pressed the French?? They're already pressed on time as it is!

Is repetition akin to insanity? Does practice really make perfect? Was sisyphus actually happy? I dunno man, you gotta answer those questions for yourself. Don't let anyone tell you how to frame your order of consistency; after all, it IS your life.

Odd how simple can be really good. I mean, think about simple syrup, or simple recipes on the internet. Hell, even simple minded people seem to be the happiest. Simpleton or Simple-ten? Being complex is lame.

Playing support is lame?? Playing support is NOT LAME! You're lame for not accepting that it's okay to not be in the spotlight 24/7, letting your peers suffer in a lack of progress for your own self-goal. Lame as hell if you ask me.

Honestly, this didn't even feel like we were talking for 45 minutes; a topic like grief deserves no editing, no filter, and no frame to fit in. There isn't much I can say that could be considered influential on a topic as deeply unique but commonly shared as grief, but listening to how we handle our own situations can be enough. I hope you enjoy. Thank you.

Damn, I'm motivated, like, to do a whole bunch of nonsense that makes me feel good about myself. Hobbies? Check. Working harder on the podcast? Check. Getting back into a routine? Check. No promises, but I hope this is a feeling that sticks around long enough to speak on the results.

I hate those days of feeling randomly emotionless. All my homies hate those days of feeling randomly emotionless. Don't let us catch those emotionless days in the street because then it's OVER.

A coffee talk about feeling comfortable in your own skin physically, and the determination to understand why you care so much about how you look instead of who you are. Song: Keep the Rain - Searows

Damn, this coffee actually made my guts bubble, when they say it's strong they mean it's STRONG. Or maybe it was the condensed milk? Maybe it was the stress of my current challenges that require a certain level of adversity in order for me to get through and reach the next challenge? I think it was the condensed milk.

I swear I worry so much it feels like my hair is going to fall off. I'm going to be bald before I'm 25. Do you think if I chilled out that it will save my hair? Please. I don't want to be bald.

That homey, calming feeling of an apple chai with the realistic awareness that comes with espresso. Feeling satisfied by feeling unsatisfied. Understanding by being confused. Looking back in order to look forward. What would your present be if you decided to go back and alter the past? I mean, you're pretty cool now, so at least you can say that.

The tequila was kinda hitting this episode. The discussion was still genuine, but I guess it's a little more genuine with some drink in my cup? The cups are cute btw, imported from Mexico. What were we talking about? Eh, I guess I'll just accept the forgetfulness and move on.

What's the deal with porpoises? Like, I thought they were dolphins, but turns out they're different? I wonder what's the purpose of a porpoise; I mean, no pressure to all my porpoise friends out there, but where do you stand in the sea mammal community? Keep on porpoising you purposefully porpoise.

A coffee talk about borrowed personality, and the disappointment in acknowledging the lack of complete individuality. Song: Again - Hold

Have you ever had those memories that you randomly think about and you just cringe and hate yourself and wish that never happened? Yeah this episode isn't about those, it's about the good memories :)

A coffee talk about the unexpected arrival of a low-energy mental state.

Can you believe these dumb dookie heads did us wrong? Atrocious. -Alex

Cicadas are loud, annoying, and always hidden to the point where you're like "Dude WHERE ARE THEY". Actually, where do they reside? Are they in the ground? Are they in your head? How do you clear the noise from something you can't see? Lots of bug spray.

A coffee talk about lost focus and it's relation to time.

A lighter discussion, something not as serious for the time of the year that isn't supposed to be taken seriously. I'm sweating just typing this.

A coffee talk about hobbies, disappointment, and hopeful outlook.

Espresso? Expresso? Pixxa? I feel like if you say Expresso that's a form of searching for validation. That's okay, I don't like it but I accept that you say it with an X. I pronounce the L in Folk, so I'm guilty of validation seeking too.

Quick update about the show, how I feel about it, what the future looks like, and my thoughts going forward with producing The Roasted Mind. Audio is uncanny but that's kinda the point of these relaxed episodes. Anyways, happy Friday. Have an espresso martini tonight.

Matcha has been getting pretty popular recently, hasn't it? And by recently, I mean like in the last 10 years, which I guess isn't recent but it's more recent than the first transformers movie with Shia. You think he ever gets bored of his routine? Probably. Poor guy. -Alex.

The vanilla latte is one of the simplest coffee orders, but that doesn't make it bad. It's an order that has the potential to be refreshing, resetting, and you can never go wrong with; kinda reminding you of those rituals you do daily, whether it's a morning cup, skincare, or morning jazz playlists. Unique to you, but incredibly simple in the best way. Personally, I'm more of a pum...