Friday, April 15, 2011
Well...
So, you may have noticed that I haven't posted in a while. I apologize for that. I was swamped in the middle of finals weeks (yes, we have two), and figuring out my life and all. Unfortunately, despite finals weeks being over, I won't be able to post for a while. Tomorrow, I'm leaving for a week long backpacking trip in the Ozarks, directly followed by a month long trip to Honduras. So sad for you all. Wish me luck, and I'll see you in a month!
Friday, April 1, 2011
Water Day
Day 61
Today, I saved water for the coming apocalypse. Be warned, I explain this in great detail. If you aren't the type of person who is either interested in this kind of thing, or has nothing better to do with your time, I might just read the end of this paragraph and move on with my day. Here's what I did: I filled up all of my water bottles. Now here's the long version.
While I have significant doubts about the "coming" part, I have to admit that I've considered the apocalyptic scenario on several occasions. The book is right- water would be one of the most valuable resources, as the average human can survive about three days without water (it's the law of threes. Three minutes without air [though I've heard up to 10 is possible], three hours at without shelter/warmth [depending largely on the weather] and three weeks without food. Seeing as I can build a shelter out of the majority of post-apocalyptic materials (including sticks and grass), and assuming air is in good supply, water is the most valuable resource to have. Speaking of the law of threes, a human that gets a fair amount of exercise requires about 3 liters of water each day. Significant amounts of exercise (which I would assume would be needed after the apocalypse) requires 4, but can even jump to 6 under hot conditions or a great deal of exercise. How much do you drink each day? Right now, straiten out your finger and pinch the skin on your knuckle. If it doesn't return to its original position immediately, you are dehydrated. Something else to note: Pain is designed to tell us that something is wrong. Even a slight amount of pain usually means that something has damaged us in some way (though it can occasionally be beneficial, for example working out). Think of thirst as equivalent to pain. Being thirsty is not a good feeling, and is therefor designed to tell us that something is wrong (usually that we are not drinking enough water). If you are thirsty, you are dehydrated. Basically, my point here is drink water!
Back to the (original) point, though. Seeing as water is a very valuable resource, I would need a lot of it. Unfortunately, water is also very heavy, and assuming I want mobility, I can't carry much. I decided to fill up all of my water bottles (6.5 liters in total), and, in the case of an apocalypse, I would line my waterproof day-pack with plastic, and use the entire thing to store water (I'm guessing that would hold about 2 gallons). I can always put that on my front, and carry the rest of my gear on my back. I consider myself prepared.
PS. I also have a big knife to threaten people into giving me their water.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Poetry Day #2
Day 60
I was considering not posting today, as I'm very tired and still have a great deal of homework to finish. That being said, I thought I might as well just let you know that I memorized a poem today- the very same one that I wrote two days ago. Yay for me!
I was considering not posting today, as I'm very tired and still have a great deal of homework to finish. That being said, I thought I might as well just let you know that I memorized a poem today- the very same one that I wrote two days ago. Yay for me!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
World Record Day
Day 58
Today, I broke a world record. I wasn't one of those lame-asses who just try to break world records, but don't. No, today, I really and truly broke a world record (to the best of my knowledge). I decided that in order to do this, I would have to attempt something that no one else has ever had the bravery to try. I decided to go for the fastest recitation of the following limerick:
I once had a roommate named Jarrett
He was rather like a big carrot
I like both, but I like Jarrett the most
If I said this again, I'd be like a parrot
I'm about 99% sure that the above is an original piece of writing. Therefor, nobody had that bravery to even attempt writing it, let alone saying it really fast. Who's the boss
Today, I broke a world record. I wasn't one of those lame-asses who just try to break world records, but don't. No, today, I really and truly broke a world record (to the best of my knowledge). I decided that in order to do this, I would have to attempt something that no one else has ever had the bravery to try. I decided to go for the fastest recitation of the following limerick:
I once had a roommate named Jarrett
He was rather like a big carrot
I like both, but I like Jarrett the most
If I said this again, I'd be like a parrot
I'm about 99% sure that the above is an original piece of writing. Therefor, nobody had that bravery to even attempt writing it, let alone saying it really fast. Who's the boss
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Circular Day
Day 57
The book, explaining the various mystical powers of circles, directed me to draw circles everywhere I habitually go. On this small campus, I habitually go very many places. I picked the on where I spend the most time (including sleep), which is my room. I made a circle of books on my bed, and did my chemistry homework cross-legged in the center. I understood all but two of the twenty or so problems I did. Perhaps there is actually some mystical power these circles possess. I should try this kind of thing more often, though maybe next time I should make it out of candles, and make a sacrifice or something.
The book, explaining the various mystical powers of circles, directed me to draw circles everywhere I habitually go. On this small campus, I habitually go very many places. I picked the on where I spend the most time (including sleep), which is my room. I made a circle of books on my bed, and did my chemistry homework cross-legged in the center. I understood all but two of the twenty or so problems I did. Perhaps there is actually some mystical power these circles possess. I should try this kind of thing more often, though maybe next time I should make it out of candles, and make a sacrifice or something.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Symmetry Day
Day 56
I refused to participate in today's task. I was supposed to figure out how symmetrical my face is. First of all, it involved what appeared to be a great deal of math, which I'm doing enough of these days. Second, I believe that in this culture, there is far to much emphasis on people's flaws. It's capitalism, I suppose. The more flaws people think they have, the more products they'll buy to fix them. Too many times though, I hear a beautiful girl complain about her looks, or see someone (myself included) criticize someone's looks, when they're honestly attractive, doing fine. The less focus on our flaws we have the better. I'll consider this doing my part for the day (as well as not doing math).
I refused to participate in today's task. I was supposed to figure out how symmetrical my face is. First of all, it involved what appeared to be a great deal of math, which I'm doing enough of these days. Second, I believe that in this culture, there is far to much emphasis on people's flaws. It's capitalism, I suppose. The more flaws people think they have, the more products they'll buy to fix them. Too many times though, I hear a beautiful girl complain about her looks, or see someone (myself included) criticize someone's looks, when they're honestly attractive, doing fine. The less focus on our flaws we have the better. I'll consider this doing my part for the day (as well as not doing math).
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