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For Whom the Bell Tolls. I have mixed feelings about Hemingway, and even about this book, but I still feel like every person will find something worthwhile in it. A photo contest where attendees take pictures throughout the day and then vote for their favorite ones at the end of the event
But two’s always better, right? You could spend one overseas, and the other at home. Everyone needs free time, away from work (even if you love what you do). The Bourne series. I’ve read them 6 times each, and each time, it’s just as gripping as the first. Sure the movies capture the gist of them, and add their own perspective of it, but the books are just the best. The Demon Haunted World by Carl Sagan. It’s basically a treatise/plea on critical thinking and proper application of the scientific method for the good of the species. Take a cooking class and learn how to cook something new that you’ve never tried before (or even heard of before).January Nelson is a writer, editor, and dreamer. She writes about astrology, games, love, relationships, and entertainment. January graduated with an English and Literature degree from Columbia University. • 14,278 The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde – reading plays is a great experience but this one is hilarious. You can’t help but feel small when you’re looking up at the stars, the moon and the constellations above. It puts your earthly troubles in perspective. 33. See a Shooting Star
But they can quite often seem too farfetched to actually act upon. By contrast, simpler alternatives can seem more realistic and actually inspire the action needed to make them happen. More importantly, though, making your life amazing doesn’t have to mean doing crazy things anyway! You get the joy of taking something from idea to reality. There’s a tangible reward at the end of your efforts. I don’t think it really matters what you decide to make. But why not commit to some sort of large DIY project?The Sandman by Neil Gaiman. I don’t know why, but it touched me in a way I don’t understand. I read Preludes and Nocturnes and am planning on read all of them. Neil Gaiman is slowly becoming one of my favorite authors. The internet means we have instant connectivity to all of our friends and family at all times. Which makes it horrible and ironic that we can feel lonely and distanced from others. It’s a north star that will always help you stay on course. And even give you a sense of purpose when life seems overwhelming.