Random Bad #3 - Dropping Something and it Disappears

First off, I chose the image of a pen because whenever this would happen to me, it was always with a pen while sitting at a desk. You're reading something or just doing something on your computer and you happen to shove an object off you desk. You look directly down to pick up the object, and, like magic, the thing disappeared.

In your mind you know it ricocheted in some random direction. You twist and turn in your chair looking all around, but you can't seem to find it. Now, you have to exert extra effort, stand up, and actively search for the item. The item always ends up in some random place that you would never think to look. Often times, you couldn't see it because it was in some blind spot from your seated positon. In the end, there is annoyance, wasted time, and wasted effort.

Random Good #3 - Receiving a Phone Call from the Person You Were About to Call

In this day and age, we use phones more than ever. Thanks to the cell phone, we can be contacted by countless people at any given time of the day. In addition to this, we also have the option of calling one of the many people on your contacts list.

However, once in a blue moon, a coincidental occurrence happens. In this moment, of all thoughts to be thought, you choose to call up a friend. At the very same time, of the countless other things that could happen, this same friend looks to call you at the same time. You pick up your phone, but it starts ringing right before you choose them on your contacts. You see their name pop up on the caller ID, and you say to them, "Dude, I just was about to call you!"

The occurrence happens, you laugh about it a bit, then you forget about it. However, every time this happens it's a bit cool.

Random Bad #2 - Misplacing Things You Just Had

This situation is probably one of the most annoying instances that happens during the course of a day. It happens to me constantly with remote controls, my keys, my wallet, and my phone. You are holding the item, you place it down, do something for a little bit, then you can't seem to find the damn item. It always ends up somewhere random, and you have to retrace your steps to retrieve the item. Not only this, but this sort of incident usually happens when you're in a hurry. You end up wasting twice as much time looking for the item, and then become more flustered. I do admit, though, that when you do find the item, you are instantly relieved and realize that if you just took your time and relaxed, you would have found it quicker.

Random Good #2 - Movie Trailers

Going to the movies can be a hit or miss experience. Sometimes you get a worthwhile film with a decent crowd. On the other hand, and seemingly more often nowadays, you get cell phone rings, bright cell phone rings, rude patrons, and horrible movies such as "Epic Movie", "My Bloody Valentine 3D", and "Balls of Fury." One thing, though, hasn't changed about the movie going experience, movie trailers.

What exactly makes these trailers so great? Trailers have a built-in limit of poor quality. If a trailer is bad, it is usually so bad that it warrants a laugh and small comments between friends ("Man, that was horrible!"). The trailer isn't long enough to make you feel like you wasted time/money, so you get a dose of laughter.

On the other hand, a good movie trailer can produce epic highs and anticipation. A good trailer produces a feeling of effortless enjoyment. In a matter of minutes, the viewer feels anticipation, excitement, and intrigue, all at no cost.

In the end, a trailer can only be so bad, but they can be so very, very good.

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Random Bad #1 - Putting Bedsheets on Your Bed

Imagine the following scenario. You have just completed a long day of work/partying/physical activity. You're ready for the relief known as sleep. You're the perfect amount of tired and you know you'll fall asleep almost immediately after you lay down on your bed. However, stepping into your room, you get a severe sense of dread. Something has happened, and it's going to disrupt this sleepy feeling of euphoria. You just washed your sheets, and you haven't applied them to your bed yet.

You have to go through the whole annoying process of lifting your heavy mattress and maneuvering with the sheets. The corners are a bitch, and you just want to get it all over with. You eventually get to replacing your pillowcases. Finally, it's all set, and you're ready to sleep. Only one thing is wrong, the physical activity and mental exercise involving replacing your bedsheets has now left you wide awake. Your perfect sleep is ruined, and it's all thanks to bedsheets.

Random Good #1 - Fire Drills

When you were a young student, the Fire Drill was one of the most enjoyable things that could happen to you. The feeling of getting to ditch out of a boring class was one of the best feelings in the world. It was a reprieve from monotony that came once in a blue moon. You got to walk around, socialize a bit, and just get your mind off the boring stuff you were learning.

Even now, as working folk, we are again faced with boredom. Fire Drills are more scarce, but just as enjoyable. Luckily, working comes with (hopefully) more freedom than the rigors of grade school. We can take personal "fire drills" once in a while.