I can do that...

So basically I have been avoiding this for months. I just don't really have anything interesting to say. I have committed myself to so many things that i have basically removed thinking time all together in my life. I have a seven day a week schedule before i include any form of social interactions. Which in the sake of trying to avoid becoming a hermit i force myself to take part in. Which are always great until the next day when I have to go do something else again. The worst part to this being I'm only one week in what future can I look forward to... Possibly this one...

See when you take away time for thought it leads to brash decisions. The most dangerous of which  I like to call the I can do that's. They tend to follow this simple five step process so I give this to you as both a gift and warning the examples follow the story of needing to go downstairs while on holidays taking up some rays on the deck, how complicated could that get?

1- An opportunity...

Eg.. Sitting on a deck on the first floor (ie one floor up) and then needing to get down stairs. The process would require a long walk around to the stair case completely in the wrong direction. A simple solution presents itself climbing off the deck followed by a jump. It is obviously not the best choice but holidays have rendered you lazy so obviously the shorter paths appeal overcomes...



2- The moment where you think to yourself; I can do that...

Eg... The moment while considering the angles and heights that it seems somewhat possible in your mind and on top of that kind of cool if you could pull it off. The actions you would include in the story every time your retell it begin to come to life and you have basically committed yourself to this terrible idea.

3- The execution of said idea...

Eg... So your climbing off the side of the deck when you realise you have misjudged the strength of the safety wires around the deck. The problem is its too late as you have already build up a crowd with your cries of brilliance who are now waiting to see you fall gleefully. So you suck up your fear and just go for it anyway.




4- The tipping point...

Eg... This is the point where plain and simply things go to shit. As previously noted the safety wires begin to give way and your start free falling before your hands get grip right on the edge but soon enough as your are feeling some relief you see your swinging towards the large glass panel windows. In a brash move of disaster evasion you let go making a terribly ungraceful landing followed by a combination of shock horror and laughter from your audience. It is then your heart decides it may as well begin beating again.


5- Reflection...

Eg... At the time it is something you just try and laugh off but secretly swear never to listen to yourself again when it comes to such ideas.

Now I see this isn't a very serious example but the rules are generally applied to serious situations. I just didn't want to include more depressing stories this blog sees enough of.

The four words that lead to every life changing experience and misguided decision; "I can do that". The reason why you avoid dance off's, karaoke sessions, relationships, and sculling spirits from the bottle. So I leave you with this warning seriously don't do it. It is just not worth it.

That is all I have for you people...