Day 2
"Today, gaze at everyone wondering whether they might be the one true love of your life, the one destined for you and you alone, and whether you might be passing them by forever... Act in consequence."
At first, it seemed pretty straight forward. However, as I began to try to follow these directions, it became increasingly apparent how vague they actually are. Am I supposed to think that everyone actually might be the true love of my life and then act in consequence directly, or, once I think of them that way, am I allowed to decide if they really might be and therefor if I want to act or not? Also, what exactly is involved in acting in consequence?
I never really figured any of this out. I asked a few people what they would think if I asked them to marry me, or what college they were going to and if I could go to the same one with them. I considered most of the people I met during the day, but there was little to act upon. Finally, at 11:30, I proposed to three of my friends. Their responses were as follows:
"Um... sorry, but I'm already engaged." (not the truth, but the kindest of my responses).
"No." (before I had even finished kneeling).
"Go away, I'm tired." (he did look tired).
Fortunately for all, it seems that despite my persistence in asking, no one has agreed to marry me. What did I get out of today? Many odd looks, practice explaining myself by saying "It's a long story." a sore knee, and (as always) more tired. I suppose there's probably a learning curve to this sort of thing. Perhaps tomorrow will be more fulfilling.
And by "hmmm" I meant "Hmmm-Lol" Because I pictured you doing these things as you crossed the circle or held someones hand during the silence and then I laughed at the images in my head :)
ReplyDeleteNicholas.....your parents gave me this blog....it is GREAT!!!!I hooted and laughed and almost fell off my chair a few times........as we Aussies say, "good on ya, mate!"
ReplyDeleteMuch love, David