01. Watch the television for two hours. Keep a tally of every unbelievable actor, noting the number who appear in programming and the number who appear in advertisements.
02. Dismantle a clock and catalog each part. Put it back together with a blindfold on.
03. Shatter a mirror. Cower from the bad luck.
04. Map out the joints in your skull. Name them after your favorite rivers.
05. Write a book. As you reread your work, make sure to second guess each and every word.
06. Run into an old acquaintance on the road. Don't flinch from the mind-numbing small talk or the awkward way you never make eye contact.
07. Listen to an old, unmarked homemade audio tape. Wince at the horrible music you so enjoyed once upon a time.
08. Pretend to admire a painting by a modern artist beloved for his or her use of color and line. Chastise yourself, internally, for the nonsense you're willing to put up with.
09. Defang a potential predator. Revel in society's burgeoning safety.
10. Lift up your heart one last time before the bell rings. Do it quickly, as you may never have this opportunity again.
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