(Tuesday, August 10, 1943) According to Anne's Mother, Anne has found ways to practice "The Art of Living." Describe 2 things Anne has done to show the "Art of LIving."
1) Anne spends her time talking to herself more than anyone else.
A new idea: during meals I talk more to myself than to the others, which has two advantages. First, they're glad they don't have to listen to my continuous chatter, and second, I don't have to get annoyed by their opinions.
2) Anne wakes up and cleans up as quickly as possible, so she won't be tempted to get back in bed.
When I get up in the morning, another very disagreeable moment, I leap out of bed, think to myself, "You'll be slipping back under the covers soon," walk to the window, take down the blackout screen, sniff at the crack until I feel a bit of fresh air, and I'm awake. I strip the bed as fast as I can so I won't be tempted to get back in. Do you know what Mother calls this sort of thing? The art of living. Isn't that a funny expression?
The Diary of a Young Girl
