26

For the better part of a day, I was 26 years old. But that was yesterday. And probably again tomorrow, once I slip back into the comfortable and unproductive life I've established for myself.

But today, I am (X-Y) days old

Let X represent the total number of days I'll be alive (and will be determined experimentally).
Let Y represent the number of days I've currently lived (easily determinable).

I'm currently at X-9498. That clock is moving forwards whether I like it or not, so I better do something with it. Make a difference with the difference (I sincerely apologize for that pun). Because life is like a gym membership. No matter what you do, you're going to be charged. Who knows, maybe I'll fix up a fun little digital clock with an Arduino one day.



Anyways.

I've had a growing interest in the Minimalism subreddit. As with many internet communities, noone can agree on what the subreddit represents. Some believe its simply about getting rid of possessions that detract from your life. Others believe its simply about getting rid of as many items as you can and having only a few things define you (such as the 100 Item Challenge). Some believe its a design aesthetic,  others believe its about maximal efficiency, and still others believe its a buyer's guide. Some people post pictures of their bedrooms, looking for feedback or praise. A few harken back to the Minimalist art movement, while others try to create minimalist art or suggest music.

Whatever your definition, I find many of these things calming, especially in a period where I have increased anxiety due to upcoming exams. I have come to appreciate the work it takes to avoid non-food purchases for the last few months. I'm absolutely floored by the minimal work it takes to keep my room tidy (one of the benefits of owning few things). I've learned one can't simply buy a few "zen" things and stick them on a wall and feel at peace. Similarly, I feel that just getting rid of items may help, but it doesn't really give the room 'flow'. It seems that a lot depends on the architecture of the room (big windows being a plus), the landscape, and low background noise. The solution is simple: I need to build a glass cabin in the woods.

Life just feels simpler. Granted, this subreddit hasn't helped with my motivational drive, but I'm hoping my new method of age-counting will help a bit with that.



Anyways.

Pterodactylus has lost the second run fight. That makes me the current champion of legs.

Anyways.