The rut that I chose to give up was watching television.  It took me a couple of days to get used to not watching television when I come home from school.  I think it is almost a record for me for not watching television for these past couple of days.  With the extra time I have had, I have been able to finish my school work early, so I can go outside and get some exercise.  Today I was watching the sun go down, and I felt “that nothing can befall me in life” (Emerson).  Giving up my rut has given me a chance to review my day, and thing and think about the things I should and should not have done.  I have also  other people while giving up this rut.  My brother has chosen to also give up watching television too.  My parents have seen the change that I have made and they are proud.