Today every problem seems complex…but looking at it from tomorrow’s point of view lessens the gravity…I believe every jigsaw puzzle today is ultimately a smaller piece of a bigger n far better picture of tomorrow…and that a big picture will always give you a more positive and practical perspective of looking at things… and that’s how it goes!!!!
Yes, I am a certified insane now !! Last time, when we visited Stratosphere, Vegas, I took the Big Shot and the X-scream ride. (Well, I still believe that X-scream is one of the scariest rides I have ever been on so far). Since M loves all the roller coaster and adventure rides and I don’t want him to be alone on them...I invariably get on them. To begin with, I used to be very very scared. Sometimes the nausea and sometimes the fear – of course what if something goes wrong.
The reason for not taking insanity then was only because it was closed which made me think, doubt all the more about that ride.
But this around, the ride was open, working and I saw many kids taking that too. So I was all geared up.
Me along with M, AB and AG all dared and got into it. We did it successfully while K3 was recording us and K1 with her hands on her ears, trying to watch us. So they get the bravery award for seeing us take it and of course we become the “certified insane “lot.
Wiki information about Insanity Ride and other Rides on Stratosphere (which mind you, we have already taken except the Sky Jump):
Insanity, opened in 2005, at 900 ft (270 m) is the second highest thrill ride in the world; it dangles riders over the edge of the tower and then spins in a circular pattern at approximately forty miles per hour
Sky Jump Las Vegas, a controlled descent, Bungee jumping-like ride that will allow riders to plummet 855 ft (261 m) attached to a high speed, descent wire.[6] Sky Jump opened on April 20, 2010.
X-Scream at 866 ft (264 m) is the third highest thrill ride in the world
Watch out for the video here:
The Video is taken by K3 (Queenie as we all know her :) )
When do you know that you have become the perfect example of staying alone independently ?
-When you can very tactfully swoosh the big flying cockroach away from a wall in your apartment .. Trust me ..it wasn’t that easy.
Sorry I digressed.
Well .. I am back after a short break from the blogoshere :)
Reason for the break ? Well –Did you ever suffer from a neck sprain ? What about back pain ? How about a pain in the ankle and toe ? Now add that all together – that’s what had happened L unfortunately to me. I was pretty sure that I might have broken something up – inside of me – bones / discs I mean !
A couple of sittings with a chiropractor and a Docs appointment resolved my queries though. Its due to excessive computer usage – well in obviously a not so good posture.
The lessons learnt for the entire experience :
1.Take breaks often if you are on your computer / laptop all the time.
2.Stretch regularly.
And most importantly -
3.Don’t draw conclusions after searching for symptoms on the internet.
I know they all sound quite obvious but we do tend to ignore them.
Also, here are few easy tips to know how you have / don’t have the following ( as per my doc)
1.Cervical spondylosis : Rotate your neck from left to right (and the other way round) and if you feel as if some current is passing down your arm – you should definitely see a doc as it might be one of the very strong symptoms.
2.Lumbar spondylosis / Herniated disc : Lie down flat on your back. Swing one leg up in the air slowly. If this motion causes an excruciating pain in the back –know that there is something you need to worry about.
3.plantar fasciitis: When you get up in the morning and feel immense pain in the heel when you put down your feet on the floor. The pain is too bad and you cannot really walk but subsides as you keep on walking as the day progresses then buckle up for the ankle exercises.
4.Sciatica : If you have unbearable pain / pinching point in your buttocks and can feel the current / tickling sensation passing down your feet , you should go and get it checked.
Some minor lifestyle alterations should go a long way.
These are just the quick points for reference. You should anyway always see a doctor and not delay if you are in any sort of pain or discomfort which is unusual or unbearable.
As they say, prevention is always better than cure.
