June 9: Be Silent for the Whole Day

Today I stayed silent from morning to night. No talking, no texting, no nodding. At first it felt awkward, especially around family. I noticed how often I speak just to fill space. Without words, I had to listen more, observe more, and be okay with silence. It slowed everything down.

June 8: Say Yes to Everyone for a Day

Today I said yes to everyone. My sister immediately took advantage of it, turning me into her full-time tutor. I had my own deadlines, but every time she asked for help, I agreed. By mid-afternoon, I wasn’t angry—I was just mentally drained. What frustrated me most was realizing how often I say yes without thinking in my everyday life. But later, when she thanked me and said she finally understood everything, it caught me off guard.

June 7: Day with a Garbage Collector

Today I spent the day shadowing a garbage collector. We started early, lifting heavy bins and riding through tight streets. The smell was tough to handle at first, but I got used to it. What stood out most was how fast and focused the work had to be—there was no room for slowing down. People barely noticed us, even though their whole routine depended on this job getting done.