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 7, 2011

The Grass is Always Greener


Day 38

Today, I walked on the grass with bare feet.

Though I would certainly characterize myself as an “outdoorsy” kind of person, I rarely take me shoes off when I’m outside. This could be attributed to an irrational fear of stepping on rusty, AIDS-infected hypodermic needles, I believe it is simply the lack of thought on my part that leaves my feet caged in shoes. I pretty much just never remember to take them off.
Today was different, though. Having been directed to by the book, I removed my shoes and stepped from the sidewalk to the grass. I walked in it for a while, scrunching my toes up around clumps of it. It was rather cold still, so there wasn’t a whole lot of green grass, however it was nice to feel what was there.
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