Monday, August 26, 2013

How to Escape Monotony

          Everyday we all go through a certain routine or schedule. Mine, for example, is: Monday through Friday, I wake up at 6:00 AM and eat breakfast. Then I brush my teeth and wash my face, and look at my reflection in the mirror picking out all the flaws that I'm sure everyone notices. Once I'm content with my appearance I try to pick an outfit together (keyword TRY). Then I drive myself to school, where I make mindless chatter with friends and sit in a desk from 8:00 AM to 3:05 PM. After that my day consists of procrastination and a snack until I fall asleep roughly around 9:20. Saturday and Sunday I do homework, read, and go to church. This is the consistent pattern of my life. Everyday rolls right into the next and they all blend together into a grayish sort of color.  
         Is there ever a time when we experience a sudden shift in our schedules? A drastic change that forces us to stop, look around, and say, "What just happened?"  At the moment, I am in desperate need of a change. I would jump right at the chance to jet off on a spontaneous adventure to the coast of the Mediterranean coast, or to the wild rainforest in the Amazon.
However, I am sadly not even an adult yet. Just short of a few months till that fateful day, when I can proudly declare my independence as an eighteen year old.  But, until then, I have to find small ways to shake up the monotony of my youth. 
          Maybe I should change my hair? Different color or different length. Maybe a boyfriend is in order! Although, the amount of gentlemen callers at my door is at a low at the moment. I think an easy way one can shake up their lives is to get a hobby. I'm joining the rock climbing club, and although I have little (well, none really) experience, I am trying to broaden my horizons. So, what I suggest is: find a hobby. Try anything and everything. Knitting, dancing, tennis, biking, drawing, anything. Even if you have two left feet, do not be afraid to branch out into the unknown. You will spice up your life if you do!


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