I woke up yesterday morning and looked out my brother’s window to find this: the apartment complex’s parking lot — and all of Seoul — blanketed in snow.
In the early afternoon I went for a long walk around my brother’s neighborhood, worried all the while that my sneakers weren’t affording me adequate traction. But all went well, and I negotiated the snow and ice with a minimum of trouble.
Alas, I grew over-confident.
While walking back to my brother’s apartment after dinner with Mechum and his friend Jason, I went up a staircase and ducked into a store while they waited in the street; as I emerged and descended the (icy, concrete) stairs, I suddenly lost my footing and went ass over tea kettle, legs akimbo. My right hip and ankle bore the brunt of my considerable weight as I crashed down onto the stairs. I was okay, however, and escaped with nothing more than a couple scratches and a little soreness this morning. My brother, his buddy, and the two elderly Korean men who witnessed the fall, I can assure you, got a good laugh out of the incident.
Ah, well. As one of the great minds of the 21st century, Lindsay Lohan, once said, “Beauty is grace and confidence. I’ve learned to accept and appreciate what nature gave me.”
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Newls: I read of your spill and wondered immediately of your biorhythms. I ran the numbers and, as is so often the case, they tell the whole story: you were at the absolute low point in your physical cycle. You were having a mini critical. Translation: you were all outta whack. I should know as I too was having a mini critical which saw me stumble over the curb twice–once into the street, once onto the sidewalk–while moving my car this afternoon. Thankfully I too was ok, but unlike you, I happened to be the only one to enjoy the folly.
Here’s the link to check out your biorhythms:
http://www.facade.com/biorhythm/
Do yourself a favor and take it easy for a few days. You were not only strugling physically, but you were also low intelectually and having an emotional critical. You were a mess. Be glad you made it through the day with just a few bumps and bruises.
Thanks, Mike, for the feedback (pun intended). Just got back from another walk and almost took ANOTHER spill (caught myself on the way down). So you may be on to something…
Reminds me of a song I used to know:
“Science verses antiscience, that’s what we’re talking about…”
Hey Newley
I wanted to write and tell you how much I enjoy reading your blog. As a diary/journal, it is very well written. Your anecdotes are entertaining, and I like your style.
I’m actually a cat (I type with my paws and my nose), but hey, why can’t I have a blog too, right?
I haven’t had a chance to read your archives, but I look forward to finding out your perspective on kimchi and bulgogi.
meows
Keiser
Perhaps more importantly, the biorhythms of a certain leader of a nation immediately to your north indicate an approach to an intellectual and physical peak within the next few days; this may be affecting the balance and traction of nearby Westerners.
Welcome, Keiser — great blog. Even for a cat. Keep up the great work!
Good one, Dave. Yes, something tells me that Kim Jong Il is very in touch with his biorhythms.
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