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This article, titled "Everywhere, All the Time, 3:42: Collaborative encounters with the mundane," explores the concept of the mundane and its significance in our everyday lives. The authors conducted workshops and asynchronous writing sessions to delve into the mundane, using ubiquitous technologies like Google docs and Zoom meetings. They found that engaging with the mundane can lead to both a chain of mundane activities and moments of discovery. The authors also discuss the feminist perspective on the mundane and how it relates to performance art. They share their own experiences and reflections on the mundane, highlighting the shared aspects of daily life while acknowledging the potential for difference. The article concludes by examining the tension between routine and the desire for novelty, as well as the impact of mundane tasks on different individuals and cultures. [Extracted from the article]

The article titled "Waiting / 05" explores the concept of mundane activities and daydreaming. It presents a list of various activities such as making collages, sitting on a bench, walking, reading, and observing the world around us. The authors reflect on the idea of waiting and the moments of stillness that allow for contemplation and observation. The article is a collaborative effort by multiple authors and offers a diverse range of perspectives on the topic. [Extracted from the article]

The article titled "Ritualized / 08" explores the experience of watching recipe videos and the familiarity and challenges associated with bread-baking. The author discusses how they have watched these videos multiple times and have become familiar with certain parts of the content, while finding other aspects repetitive or irritating. Despite their familiarity, the author still needs to watch the videos to retain important information for bread-baking, which they find to be a more challenging and less mundane task compared to other daily cooking activities. The article is authored by Eric Villanueva Dela Cruz, Gillian Dyson, Renata Gaspar, Sozita Goudouna, Tasha Haines, Eero Laine, Birgit Larson, Vahri McKenzie, Jimena Ortúzar, Sandamini Ranwalage, Anna Tzakou, and Evelyn Wan. [Extracted from the article]

I started a Zoom meeting with my future self, everyday, to try to help. I mean I'm already talking to myself all day long, but if someone else is there to see us, it helps a little.By Eric Villanueva Dela Cruz; Gillian Dyson; Renata Gaspar; Sozita Goudouna; Tasha Haines; Eero Laine; Birgit Larson; Vahri McKenzie; Jimena Ortúzar; Sandamini Ranwalage; Anna Tzakou and Evelyn WanReported by Author; Author; Author; Author; Author; Author; Author; Author; Author; Author; Author; Author [Extracted from the article]

The article titled "Presence / 09" explores the concept that emotions are not simply reactions to situations, but rather predictions based on past experiences. The authors argue that every time we encounter a situation, we draw upon our emotional memory of similar situations to predict how we should respond. They suggest that by recognizing this pattern, we can choose to alter our emotional responses and consider alternative reactions. The article is authored by a diverse group of individuals and offers a unique perspective on the nature of emotions. [Extracted from the article]

This article, titled "Presence / 14," explores the concept of mundane routines and interruptions in daily life. The authors reflect on moments when routine is disrupted by further routines or when the familiarity of everyday life demands attention. The article also touches on the experience of waking up without clear thoughts. The authors of the article are Eric Villanueva Dela Cruz, Gillian Dyson, Renata Gaspar, Sozita Goudouna, Tasha Haines, Eero Laine, Birgit Larson, Vahri McKenzie, Jimena Ortúzar, Sandamini Ranwalage, Anna Tzakou, and Evelyn Wan. [Extracted from the article]

This article, titled "Entering / 01," describes the experience of the author dealing with their cats' litter boxes. The author recounts the sound of their cat digging and covering up their waste, and the subsequent need to clean it up. The author expresses their dislike for the smell but acknowledges that it is their responsibility to handle it. The article concludes by mentioning that this process repeats every few hours with their other cats. The article is written by multiple authors and provides a personal perspective on the topic. [Extracted from the article]

This article, titled "Maintenance and Care / 02," discusses a recent visit from a nurse practitioner sent by an insurance company. The author reflects on the nurse's questions about their health and the experience of having their blood pressure taken. The author's daughter begins to cry during the process, prompting a comment from the nurse about the lack of change in the author's blood pressure. The author connects this experience to the work of Martha Rosler and the measurement of women's bodies. The article is authored by multiple individuals and was published in Performance Research. [Extracted from the article]