Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Day 15: Visit the library

Remember libraries? Although today you can find almost anything online, it's a special thing to actually hold the book in your hands. Soon there might not be any, since everything is being digitalized. Borrowing books from the library is actually really practical. You get to read whatever you like and you can return it when you're done. No need to take unnecessary space on the shelves. Maybe you just want to read something new that you haven't before and discover a new author you like. You don't need to buy a book to do it. I accidentally (although I don't believe in accidents) discovered a few books that changed my life! I'd never heard of the authors nor their titles, yet those books found me. In the library! Helped me make some important decisions in life, understand better certain things around me, and if nothing else they inspired me. I'm actually not a big reader but sometimes a book can capture my attention and keep it for a long time... stories, characters, images captured with words. Finding a new book can be a really cool experience. I suggest going to the library and picking out a book in the section you never go to. Find something that might interest you but you shouldn't know too much about the book before you read it. Discover it as you go. It's a more interesting experience. The less you know at the beginning, the better. If you have no idea where to go, you can always ask the librarian to help you pick something out. For all you book lovers I suggest staying at the library and reading the books there! Spend a whole day browsing and reading new books and have fun doing it! You will discover there are plenty of people doing the same, so don't feel weird about it. Just enjoy the experience! 


YOUR FEEDBACK:
WHICH book did you discover? What did you think of it?


Day 14: Wear something different today!

If you are used to wearing the same style every day, in those few colors you prefer, your usual hairstyle you know suits you best with your usual every-day make-up? Try something different today! Pick one day when you will get out of your shell and try something on that you've never dared to before! Feel free to go extreme on this one. You might wanna pick something that's really NOT your thing! The point is to get out of the familiar frame and see a different perspective. See how people perceive the different you, how they address you, do they make unusual comments... whether you feel uncomfortable or not, be sure that you WILL feel different. At least you'll be trying out something new and hopefully realize that it's not a big deal. You might want to make it a habit. Start with one day a week when you'll try a different you. Change the clothes, the outfit or at least some accessories, do something different with your hair or make-up. See how it feels. Soon you might be more comfortable with yourself, no matter what you have on! Have fun! 

YOUR FEEDBACK:
WHAT did you change? HOW did it make you feel?

Day 13: Find new music

Take one day to browse through CDs in a music shop or at a friend's house. Discover something new that inspires you and makes you feel good! Close your eyes and travel to new places. Check out some world music and discover different cultures, try some jazz, new age, chill-out, or whatever makes your heart sing. Share the music with the ones you love!


YOUR FEEDBACK:
Which music did you discover? We wanna know too!