The future. It’s a strange, snarling beast, isn’t it? It’s unpredictable, untamed, and occasionally terrifying, but here’s the truth about that wild animal we’re all riding—it’s a good beast. Oh, sure, it has claws, teeth, and a bad attitude. It drags us kicking and screaming through political circus acts, climate doomsday forecasts, and the endless monotony of work emails. But even with all that, we keep moving forward, stumbling through the chaos, one winter at a time. And, believe it or not, things do get better. Not all at once. Not like some cheesy feel-good movie. No, progress is messy, loud, and often overshadowed by whatever dumpster fire is trending on social media. But it’s real.
Take a minute—spark up, take a dab, pour a drink—and think about it. In 2010 the idea of sitting in your living room casually ripping a dab from a futuristic contraption while scrolling TikTok for weed content would’ve seemed like a fever dream. Back then, weed legalization was a “maybe someday” conversation, whispered behind closed doors, and dispensaries were rare gems hidden in progressive pockets of the country. Now? Weed isn’t just legal in most states; it’s mainstream. You can stroll into a store, pick up an artisanal edible infused with 10mg of THC, and chat with a budtender who’s basically a stoned wine stewart.
That’s progress. That’s the future slowly, painfully clawing its way into being. And this is just one example. Sure, the world still feels like it’s teetering on the edge of madness most days, but look closer. Healthcare advances are saving lives. Technology is connecting people across the planet. Social movements are pushing for change in ways we never thought possible. Hell, even the fact that you can get high and talk philosophical about the nature of progress without paranoia knocking at your door is a sign that things are better now than they were before…
So, here we are. Another New Year, another chance to look back at the madness and forward to whatever fresh chaos awaits. And if you’re going to celebrate anything this New Year’s, make it this: the world, for all its flaws and missteps, is, on balance, a better place to live today than it was yesterday. Not perfect, but better. The future isn’t some utopian promise; it’s a slow grind, a climb up a steep hill with plenty of rocks and bruises along the way. But we’re climbing. One winter at a time.
This New Year’s, don’t just raise a glass—pack a bowl, roll a blunt, or rip a dab to that stubborn, messy beast called progress. Because even though the ride can be bumpy, we’re moving forward. You’re here, we’re here, and the future’s waiting. Let’s stumble into it together. Cheers to chaos, cheers to survival, cheers to the relentless, unstoppable crawl of progress. Happy New Year!
Keep it weird,
