The Side Effects of Endorphins

I do much of the household chores. I am retired and have plenty of time. I have no goals and I use this giant database known as my cerebellum and then factor in what I am in the mood to do.

Today seemed like a limited yard work, clean the bedding, water the plants and fold the wash day. Until a bee got in the bonnet.

So we tried this app. I am not naming it right now as I probably am going to get pissed at it quite soon.

The Algorithm

• You allocate how many hours (minutes) per day you have to spend.
• It lists all the chores that you should be doing and decide how often to do them.
• And then using linear regression and some long division it prints out a daily list of things you should be doing.
• Then you get a hit to your brain’s pleasure center when you check them off.

The Beast – this wasn’t even on the list. We try to get all invasive plants out of our yard. I removed one today that was my fire breathing dragon. It had barbs of razor that cut through my gloves. I slayed it with a pick.

It’s Not Perfect

What does this app know about slaying fire breathing dragons. Nothing. Now please excuse me as I am tasked to clean the shower curtain followed by ridding the freezer of brontosaurus.