No-Holiday Holiday 2025

Another no-holiday holiday has come and gone. Its meaning, of course, is of no consequence and absolutely of no substance. The no-holiday holiday template is durable, as stated in Notes previously.

A couple of Orowheat® cinnamon raisin English muffins were consumed in the mausoleum in the “old folks home” in Waikiki. An Envy apple and a banana were transported in the gym bag for lunch. The modified workout was performed at the gym earlier than usual since the gym closed at 2pm. Upon arrival back in Waikiki, a Southwest Salad was procured at the ABC Store for an early dinner. A late afternoon outing to the International Marketplace was the capstone of another no-holiday holiday.

Well, the full-time transition to breakfast in the Makai Market food court in Ala Moana Center is complete. Food products are all purchased at Target® and transported in the gym bag. No eating establishments are patronized for breakfast or dinner. Late afternoon or evening meals are consumed in the mausoleum.

Incidentally, there are a lot of senior citizen cliques loitering in the Makai Market food court in the morning. The free wireless network has been out of commission for over a month. And, the entire facility is besieged with filthy flies.

The late night herbal tea ritual was abruptly suspended on Monday. From all indications, the tea concoction had the opposite effect. Sleep quality actually worsened. The melatonin treatment will continue until the supply is depleted. So far, melatonin is more like a placebo.

So far, there has been no communication from the cardiologist’s office or the Ohua Clinic about the referrals from the Makahiki Climic. The holiday season is probably the worst time to schedule appointments.

At this point in time, there is strong reason to believe that anxiety and sleep deprivation are the main causes of all of the health issues (i.e., hypertension, heart palpitations). Both causes are locked in a positive feedback loop, so determining the main root cause is difficult.

In the meantime, a concerted effort is being made to monitor sodium consumption and make any necessary adjustments. Hopefully, the effort will decrease blood pressure and prevent further heart damage.

Addendum: On the way back to the “old folks home” from the late afternoon outing, a two-pack of Harissa Chicken Wraps was purchased at the ABC Store. That’s the extent of the no-holiday holiday celebration. Then, the collected receipts were redeemed for a free reusable shopping bag. Obviously, coffee mugs are no longer necessary.