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"Do something for me..."

I've thought of something.

We're all wonderfully individual people, yes? And by that individuality, we all have different tastes.

We also, as people, have experiences that we would love to share with others. Our lives are just one great big experience, and we can learn much from studying our own lives.

So... tell me. Is there something you want everyone to do? Listen to a piece of music? Visit somewhere? Talk to someone, ask them anything? Have sex? Watch a film? Read a book? Play a game? Anything! If you loved the experience, then why not share it with us, and try and convince us to do what you did.

And anyone who reads it, I think, should make every effort to do so. Hell, we live just the once, right? So why shouldn't we try and sample everything we can?

Come on then, what do you want us to do?

(First: "Shut up?")

(Second: "Oh! I was going to write that!")

Ride a bicycle. At least once, preferably regularly.

*** Don't read on if you're squeamish! ***

Between the ages of 13 and 16, I had to have a series of operations on my lower back, to remove what's known as a pilonidal sinus (also known as "Jeep's disease") which is caused by hair follicles growing inwards and becoming infected. The first operation left me with a hole the size of a medium-sized chicken's egg, at the top of which you could actually see the base of the spine.

This was supposed to heal naturally, but never did - the other operations (4 in total) were to try and close the wound. They tried grafting in skin from my thigh, but that didn't work - blood pooled behind the graft and they had to open it up again to release the blood. Other methods also failed.

I missed years of school (though I had tuition at home provided by the ILEA), and they eventually stitched it up in a hideous zig-zag pattern - 174 stitches from the deepest part of the hole to the surface. Not ideal, but it's all they could do. The scar is about 4 or 5 inches from top to bottom, but isn't visible. It will never disappear.

Anyway, I was more or less told that I'd never ride a bike or anything similar again. But I managed to convince my parents to buy me a mountain bike, and I've been cycling ever since.

I ride to and from work every day, no matter what the weather - sun, rain, snow, hail... I moan about the crap weather, but deep down I don't mind. People don't understand why I do it, but then I don't expect them to. I was never particularly bothered about cycling until I was told I probably wouldn't do it again. Now every time I get on my bike, I see it as another acheivment.

I've even tested the scar on a number of high-G rollercoasters, and it's been fine. Maybe that's a daft thing to do, but still...

And apart from all that, cycling's great for your health and circulation, and very relaxing. Doesn't matter how stressed I get at work, by the time I get home, work is forgotten.

I also think that riding a bike for 3 months should be a requirement of the driving test - it makes you aware of and more respectful to other road users. And maybe if drivers knew what it was like to have a car charge past you at 50mph just inches away, they may not be so inclined to do it themselves. But that's a whole other topic... :-)

Goatboy wrote:
> Ok, I'm going to stand up for LSD.
You don't automatically go mental if you
> take it, regulate the dosage and make sure you are in a comfortable place
> beforehand, and there is the possibility that you can experience things you will
> never understand.
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Fair enough - who am I to say I'm right and you are wrong. Its one of those subjects where everyone has different views! I guess i'm just biased because of what i've seen drugs do to people! It was just my personal view thats all.

Goten wrote:
How about watching DBZ.

I did watch this with my nephew. Basically it's a very good cartoon with very involving storylines. Unfortunately I'm one of those people who don't like to start watching a movie half way through, so I'd prefer to watch DBZ from Episode 1 onwards to get the whole picture, that way I could get more involved with the characters.

Ok, I'm going to stand up for LSD.
You don't automatically go mental if you take it, regulate the dosage and make sure you are in a comfortable place beforehand, and there is the possibility that you can experience things you will never understand.
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Anyways, drugs are bad and blah blah blah (except for nicotine and alchohol, those are good addictive substances apparently)

Umm..read poetry and listen to your mum.

Grix Thraves wrote:
I recently discovered a music group called Sigur Rós... if you love relaxing smooth music, then please listen, find, download this: Viõrar Vel Til Loftárasa. It's the most relaxing and refreshing pieces of music I've listened to in a very long time.

I beg to differ. Any music that starts with high pitched screeching (was that a Bjork sample?) should be banned. My cat is now in therapy.

Try this one:

Artist: Spyro Gyra; Track: Morning Dance
It's what the saxophone was invented for.

This is not time for having a debate about the highs and lows of drugs, but I was talking about weed, in no way do I think anyone should touch LSD, but weed?

It's less harmfull than Alcohol, but anyway off the subject.

Ok, my advice is to ignore the last two guys and stay well clear of any drugs. I know the last two were (hopefully) kidding but I'm just taking this opportunity to slip in something i personally feel very strongly about.

Ok, so it sounds 'goody goody' or whatever but i've seen sooo many mates of mine literally throw their lives away because of what started as 'a bit of a laugh'. They mess up your life bad. Even had one friend committing suicide. Not fun.

There are so many good things to do with your life without wasting your life and money on drugs. If someone says 'just try this - is just for laugh' then think twice. It very quickly gets a hold of you and you want more - doesn't matter how much 'self control' you might *think* you have.

Just my thought for the day!

On a happier note, may i also recommend going to New York and going up the Empire State building AT NIGHT. The night bit is very important. Brilliant in the daytime but with the lights of Mannhatten, The Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn etc going around you it is absolutely amazing. The most memorable sight i have ever seen! If there has ever been a feeling of being 'on top of the world, this is it'. I went up the Twin towers to see it but unfortunately no longer possible! :(
I imagine the empire state is nearly as good though

I've always wanted to climb to the top of a mountain, and nearly did at Tenerife this year, but the tour bus started to drive away so I had to go. I was so close.

Tiltawhirl wrote:
> Smoke some weed, whilst listening to Jimmy Hendrix and Led Zeppelin.

Boring... try LSD and Pink Floyd's The Wall video!!

Smoke some weed, whilst listening to Jimmy Hendrix and Led Zeppelin.

Go on the Back to the Future ride in Orlando.