Merry Christmas everyone.  Whether you believe in Jesus, or (like me) not, it doesn’t matter. I still wish you an amazing day today.

In our world of instant gratification, rushing everywhere, and a trend towards isolation – though, on the internet talking more briefly to many more -  it is great to have a day where your job is probably closed down.  I hope you spend this time with people that inspire you. Family if you got ‘em…. Life is short, and some strange crap can happen. If you’re not talking, you should try to. If you are talking, go for a hug.

Instead of a short e-mail, or an e-card, why not send them a video? Get a hug today– family if they’re close enough, random strangers if they are near, friends, or of course, the person who’s couch you’re surfing on.

I hope you share dreams, and smiles.  I hope you take some time to reflect upon your life, your year, and what you want to get out of this experience we call life.

I hope of course that you get some great food… doesn’t even have to be home made… in fact, there’s many chinese food places that I know are open!

Whatever you do… remember, you’re alive, eating, and are at least healthy enough to read this blog-post… that means that you’re luckier than 97% of the world’s population.  Spend this day wisely…. invest it in yourself, and your friends and family if you have them.

May you reach your dreams, may you be inspired

Ori “Couch Surfing Ori” Bengal