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)

Monday, March 21, 2011

Admitting Emissions

Day 49

Today, I counted each of my, shall we say, emissions to discover... how many there were? I'm not really sure beyond that. The great thing about counting one's farts is that unless you hit the average number per day exactly, you win both ways. If you are below average, then good for you, the world is a slightly less stinky place because of you. If you are above average, then well, you are above average at yet another skill! Congratulations.
The number of emissions one emits per day is controversial. I've heard anywhere from 4-14. I went by what the book told me, as nine for the male average. I finished the day just below average, at 8. So sad for me.
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  1. Janie TippinsNovember 16, 2014 at 6:33 AM

    Another skill at which we Tippinses excel, and your grandmother Tippins especially ... it's up to you to carry on the tradition.

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