June Prompts for Lunchtime Martinis

8 prompts for when it's boring (and unproductive) to be on your best behavior

During the last two months I've been home about four days, and my time has involved a lot of: work calls in hotel rooms at 1am, re-purchasing the same Uniqlo underwear in various countries (as a write-off), blowing out outlets across three continents, and having, generally, a very nice time in the company of interesting and smart people.

I've been thinking about the side effects of releasing the pressure valve. It's easy to get stuck; the current temperature also makes it feel especially, existentially irresponsible (and/or, a Tr*** supporter?) to be one who…goes with the flow.

Alas, this month's prompts are about temporary rebellion. The spaces between who you are vs. who you think you’re supposed to be. About considering a brief interval of loosening the reins. A little low-stakes chaos. Consuming something with no nutritional value and…liking it!

I'm not suggesting you stop reading fiction and instead get a neck tattoo, or that you burn down your life, and/or (worse) buy a salted c…