Whatcha Thinking?

Or, What I Think about While Some Random Dude Is Thinking about the Roman Empire

This past week I read about a TikTok trend where women asked their male partners how often they thought about the Roman Empire and were surprised to find out how often men actually do think about it. I decided to make a list of the things I think about while some man—perhaps HM*, or Pops, or some other random guy—is busy thinking about the fall of Rome. These are somewhat in order, but vary depending on the day of the week.

Roman Forum. Photo by Christoph Schmid on Unsplash

What I’m Thinking about While Some Random Dude Is Thinking about the Roman Empire

1. The next baked good I want to make.

2. Going off Effexor and trying HRT.

3. I am so tired of these fucking hot flashes.

4. Is there a God or higher power?

5. Why do I keep breaking out? I am not 14 years old. Stupid menopause.

6. I need a new [insert item of clothing].

7. I should call Pops, it’s been a few days.

8. Is [insert name of well-known person or celebrity] still alive?

9. Will HM allow me to reorganize his spice rack if I ask nicely?

10. Will I ever be able to live a debt-free life?

11. What is the nature of existence?

12. Marie Antoinette and the French Revolution.

    

    Storming of the Bastille by unknown painter. Photo in public domain.

13. Should I color my hair again? Or just get a good haircut?

14. I need to finish writing my will/POA/advanced directive.

15. I want chips and salsa, or maybe nachos. Or both. Yeah, both.

What about you? Whatcha thinking?