Happy 2007!

Well, it has only taken two weeks for your Recruiting Officer to make the first post of 2007. I hope life is treating you all well. I have been mostly coming to terms with working and otherwise generally trying to chill out a bit.

Of late I have been more and more conscious of the suction of modern life. The speed, the ignorance, the heady cocktail of the herd-mentality and the often ultimately dissatisfying bombardment and temptaion of the senses.

In fact this is the latest invite from the the folk at Adbusters:

Dear Jammers & Creatives,

Still feeling frazzled from the December whirlwind of holiday shopping, gift giving, and parties? Already burned out by extra hours at the office in the New Year? Tired of spending more time in traffic than you do with your family and friends?

It's not too late to slow down and renew your intentions for a saner, more mindful way of life in 2007. If you’re ready to experiment with a different, more fulfilling rhythm, join us in celebrating the second annual INTERNATIONAL SLOW DOWN WEEK, January 14-20.

For one week, instead of running to catch the bus or zipping in and out of traffic, try walking to work. Instead of grabbing take-out on the way home, cook a meal with your family. Leave the TV and computer off, and play an old-fashioned board game, or just sit and catch up with family and friends. If possible, take a day off work — and then while it away with a long walk and an afternoon nap.

For some humorous inspiration, check out our Slow Down Week animation at www.adbusters.org. Forward it to family and friends and invite them to join you in a week of leisure.

Sounds luvverly, don't it?