Shocking news: I found a curvy road! (Why yes, I do live in Adelaide, why do you ask?)
I’m serious about this, it was designed with neither a ruler nor a compass. It’s almost as if it were not planned at all, merely a tarmacked track that was once … organic. It both undulates and twists, it has massive trees in unusual places, and two-storey houses built into the slope. It is strangely incongruous with the grid that goes in all directions, as far as buildings go.
I love it here, but I’d hate it if it were in SimCity. I will have an uninterrupted grid pattern! My current city is perfect, and it even makes frequent use of those trains with which my Sims have some strange infatuation. SimCity 3000 Unlimited’s Asian building set really makes my city much more impressive, too. This means things are taller and shinier, which is what really matters. SimCity 4, on the other hand, will not let control freaks (the only people playing this series) place their own side-roads. You have to be tricky with the zoning to fool the computer into putting things where you want them. Also, it is too complicated. This is why I cannot be bothered finding out who I am lending my copy to, and then reclaiming it.
My bicycle has had a full servicing from a friend of mine who has an intimate knowledge of bicycles bordering on the concerning. I hope I will remember how to do everything. He assures me that stores would charge about $60 for that, and I assured him that the Mi Goreng he got in return was worth that. =)
Aligned brakes and an oiled drive chain mean that my bicycle is now like a ninja – silent. But less deadly, as the brakes are no longer fail. “Fail” is an adjective, if you missed that. It does of course make that quiet clicky noise (not unlike power lines on a humid day) when I’m not pedalling.
I have neglected it for years, but there is no damage, apart from inconsequential corrosion from riding on the beach. It’s still a good bike, except for the shock absorbers, which will not accept the ring thingies. This could mean any number of things, but do not fret. Explanations are a courtesy that you must earn, but you can be assured that this one is not important.
I have new boots, in which I can wriggle my toes. This is a plus. I like being able to do that.
There is nothing like new footwear to remind you that your feet are different sizes. Any sneakers which I’ve worn for years have been trained (like bonsai) to fit perfectly. Also, ankle support.
It is very easy to think (or be distracted) while looking at a waterfall, so I spent about 45 minutes sitting in that park, watching the water.
Also, ducks are cute.
I think that is all. No, I don’t need to use segues.
A mystery object, large and perplexing! I’m not sure what this is. It could be a cog – and the only things large enough to take that would be the epic-scaled mining mechs and hydroelectric dams.
On the other hand, it could be a pier for a bridge. A segment of a pier, that is. And by pier, I mean massive column rather than jetty.
If you know what it is, or have a source, do share it.
Edit: Mystery solved! It’s the Large Hadron Collider, which will destroy everything~
Thanks to the commenter identifying as ‘This’.
Oh no, you’ll be ever so much more sneaky with this silent bike of yours.
I’m trying to work out whether this is a real curvy road, or one in SimCity. I’m ever so confused. Curvy roads are awesome.
I want new shoes. The only excuse for new shoes I have is a pair I bought and never wore, but recently rediscovered. They are awesome. Ballet flats without the really bad quality sole.
I do approve of those boots.
Ankle support is always great. Must get formal shoes, preferably shiny silver open toed ones
You told me to reply to your comment here, though I have already replied. So here: I don’t want to ride to school because it’s mostly uphill, I like wearing skirts, Weariness and 50-60km/h average roads all the way home do not mix oh and I’m lazy ^^.
You disappoint me with your lack of segues
and Don’t eat too much nutella =P
I have new boots, in which I can wriggle my toes. This is a plus. I like being able to do that.
A++ material there.
The giant cog is a component of the Large Hadron Collider, which will create black holes to engulf the earth causing unimaginable death and destruction starting September 10.
Er, more pictures here: http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/08/the_large_hadron_collider.html