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 28, 2011

World Record Day

Day 58

Today, I broke a world record. I wasn't one of those lame-asses who just try to break world records, but don't. No, today, I really and truly broke a world record (to the best of my knowledge). I decided that in order to do this, I would have to attempt something that no one else has ever had the bravery to try. I decided to go for the fastest recitation of the following limerick:

I once had a roommate named Jarrett
He was rather like a big carrot
I like both, but I like Jarrett the most
If I said this again, I'd be like a parrot


I'm about 99% sure that the above is an original piece of writing. Therefor, nobody had that bravery to even attempt writing it, let alone saying it really fast. Who's the boss
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  1. Janie TippinsApril 3, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    There once was a blogger named Nick
    Who recited a limerick quite quick.
    His roommate named Jarrett could not eat a carrot
    As fast as young Nick did that trick!

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