Wednesday, June 27, 2007

A few of my favorite things

The best thing in Provo is a broken sprinkler. They are quite different from other sprinklers in the city as any wetness that one receives from them was purely by choice. I believe this makes the water much sweeter. I've only experienced the joys of these sprinklers in the dark, and, due to the limitation of my rods, I am unable to tell what color the water is, though, I imagine it to be a pale pink color. The water pressure is impressive - much greater than those colorful mushrooms at the amusement parks, and the display they create is astounding. The water creates complete arc: it starts at ground level and is emitted several times higher than a person and returns again with a hard, loud impact.

Lack of shower for the day: Corrected.

Monday, June 18, 2007

Make me cry

I think I'd rather my rat have died, since they don't seem to enjoy me. It's not that I was so upset that it died, just the look on its face when it couldn't breathe: the look of fear garnished with pain.

Wednesday, June 6, 2007

I lied I hated who I was

"What's this charge from Petsmart?"
'Oh. My friend didn't want to tell her mom that she got some rats - '
"Is that friend you?"
'No...'
"Oh, because Kim said you got some rats."
'Okay, Yeah.'

Feel the sunlight

I discovered two of the most amazing things the other day.

The first thing is taking something mildly fun and turning it to the extreme under the assumption that it is safe. For instance, the other day I discovered spinning computer chairs in the LRC. I realized that there's a point where you physically cannot spin any faster, which varies depending on strength and dexterity. However, there is no limit to the time you spin. At a certain point in lengthy spinning sessions, you begin to get the sensation that you are actually slowly drifting in the opposite direction in which you are actually are. With eyes closed, the sensation is intensified until your body becomes so disoriented that it can no longer keep pushing the same direction. This becomes apparent when you suddenly jerk to a stop. It's quite satisfying.

The second amazing thing that I discovered, I like to call "Chi Biking." This consists of a non-action form of action - a little something I like to compare to Wu-wei. For best form, the feet should be equal on the pedals and completely relaxed. One form dictates that hands rest lightly on the handle bars. This causes the body to lean forward letting gravity have its effect. Another more advanced form calls for the body to be slightly more straight, concentrating on one's core to steer instead of hands. I find the latter is more effective when one feels comfortable with the Chi.

I've been told I should get used to be a schmuck, but I just don't see how schmuck's can be happy with themselves.