Absurdity and Existentialism: yet another attempt to see the glass half-full

I think the absurdity of life (as described by the existentialists in our text) can be a positive thing if chooses to make it so. I don't necessarily agree that life is meaningless in the "not worth living" aspect, but I like the idea that there is no specific end point that we should all strive to reach. There are no expectations to be met. Life shouldn't be a competition over who makes the most money, who is the most famous, or who is the most skillful. In the end, our lives are all equal in value and we are all free to do what we like with what we have. It teaches us to enjoy the "stepping stones" and not concentrate so much on our destinations. The scenario described in the text, of the woman mindlessly wasting her time over a meaningless job, and sitting on a couch watching television with the remainder of her time, is indeed a depressing example of the absurdity of life. I don't think this example necessarily has to serve to describe everyone's "absurd" life, but instead is an incentive not to void your life of experiences. As far as we know, each of us is given one life to work with. Because our existence is the only thing we are certain of, it would be absurd to waste or destroy it. On page 194 of the text, it is explained that the religious philosopher Kierkegarrd believed that "alienating ourselves from what we inwardly sense is a hint of God's vioce." If we were to constantly follow our inward senses, we might very well find ourselves settling into uninteresting lives, that many before us have mindlessly experienced themselves. Challenging ourselves to try new things makes own individual existences unique and stimulating, and give us personal sense of value. The overall message, I think, of the absurdity of existentialism, is that no matter what we do with our lives, they will all eventually end, so we might as well enjoy what we have, take advantage of our opportunities, and not let ourselves be kept having these experiences in fear of leaving our "comfort zones." What gives life value and importance is up to the individual.What, in your opinion, is the most valuable aspect of life? What makes it worth living (keeping in mind the absurd existentialist perspective)?