It looks so much worse on film...

I went rock climbing the other day with some friends for Michael's birthday. At the centre there is a particular climb that involves climbing onto a platform about 8 metres above the ground and jumping to grab onto a trapeze handle about 2 metres away. Needless to say, my first attempt failed rather spectacularly, resulting in a full 360 degree backflip in mid-air. So I tried again, with similar, if somewhat less spectacular, results. Why try again? Well, for starters, the first attempt wasn't caught on video. I assure you, if it had been, there is no way in hell I would have gotten back up there.

The whole thing is so much scarier on video than it is dangling upside down in mid-air.

2008 Ain't Got Nothin' On Me

Well well well... 2008 is finally upon us. Wondering what promises it holds, I recall having the exact thought a year ago. Like every other year, this one promises more productive times and happier days. And like every other year, this year is bound to disappoint.

After all, life itself is just one huge disappointment. Not a series of unfortunate events, but rather one monumentally unfortunate event. But there's nothing we can do about it so we should make the most of the hand dealt to us. After all, the joker's always smiling regardless of what it's dealt with.

So in 2008 dream as if you'll live forever and live as if you'll die tomorrow. Happiness is living in the present and damning the consequences.

Happy New Year everyone! May 2008 be at least a little less crappy than 2007.