I’m coming clean: I use random generators for most things. Some may label it as lazy, but I consider it efficient. Regarding decisions from lunchtime meals to clothing choices, random number generators help me out.

My love for random generators started innocently enough. When I started writing, I had to choose a name for myself and had difficulty creating something imaginative. Frustrated, I turned to a random name generator website and was pleasantly surprised. It gave me a unique name that I wouldn’t have thought of on my own and saved me hours of brainstorming.

From then on, I started incorporating random generators into my daily life. Instead of agonizing over what to wear, I put together a bunch of outfits and labeled them, then let a random number generator pick my clothing for the day. It’s like having my stylist without the expensive bills.

I also use random generators for meal planning and deciding which restaurant to visit in the city (Mr. V and I need help choosing). I find them useful for work and create them in Excel. This blog post was among the many in an Excel sheet selected randomly.

Some people may find my dependence on random generators concerning or even irresponsible. After all, shouldn’t we have agency over our own lives? But for me, using random generators provides a sense of liberation. It takes the pressure off me to make the “right” decision and allows me to focus on other things.

Using random generators has become a part of my identity. It’s a small way to inject fun and spontaneity into our lives. I even randomly choose my next knitting or crochet projects from a numbered list and pull a number from a hat. Mr. V likes to play along with that and be the person mixing up the numbers. He will often joke about it, but he secretly enjoys the element of surprise that comes with it.

That being said, there are some areas where I draw the line. I rely on careful consideration and research for important life decisions, such as career choices or significant purchases. Random generators are not a substitute for critical thinking and sound judgment. They can serve as a helpful resource in specific scenarios and help to clear your mind by preventing decision overload, which I suffer from.

In conclusion, I will continue using random generators for almost everything, and I’m not ashamed. It’s a preference that works for me, and I encourage others to try it out. You may discover something new and exciting that you wouldn’t have otherwise.