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, March 27, 2011

Circular Day

Day 57

The book, explaining the various mystical powers of circles, directed me to draw circles everywhere I habitually go. On this small campus, I habitually go very many places. I picked the on where I spend the most time (including sleep), which is my room. I made a circle of books on my bed, and did my chemistry homework cross-legged in the center. I understood all but two of the twenty or so problems I did. Perhaps there is actually some mystical power these circles possess. I should try this kind of thing more often, though maybe next time I should make it out of candles, and make a sacrifice or something.
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