Why I Do Such Things

As the sameness of my work and environment closed in on my mind and soul, feeding the now formidable flames of my cynicism and disaffection, I knew something had to be done. Something life-changing. The answer? This Book Will Change Your Life. Written by the intentionally obscure authors Ben and Henrik, this book is a 365 step guide to truly living. Each day I am assigned a task from this book- anything from trying a new fruit to bailing a stranger out of jail, or navigating an entire day without the sense of touch. I will hand deliver my emails for a day, pick up a hitch-hiker, get into a fight, and learn ballet. Hellen Keller says "Life is a daring adventure, or nothing." I plan to make it the former... (to read more, click here)

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Patriotism Day

Day 20

Today, I became patriotic. Well, I got to choose a country to feel patriotic about- the US wasn't one of my choices (would I have chosen it if it was?), so I of course opted for France. 
Pros: Great food, Pretty country, pretty language, pretty people, pretty cool, good food, good  governmental support systems, really good food.
Cons: All of my good friends are in the US...
I don't really have to move there to be patriotic, though, do I? Several definitions I found pretty much talked about being "inspired by love for one's country." So do I have to live there to make it my country? I don't know. I guess since my only options are places I don't live, I don't really have a choice. 
Vive La France!
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