The worst need-to-pee experience

I just read Jason Mraz's blog (http://freshnessfactorfivethousand.blogspot.com/). His writings are great (thanks for blogging, Jason)....Anyway, when I read his article titled "That Time I almost peed my pants"...Well, that story reminded me of my own experience...
I had a kind of similar experience which happened in Melbourne. At the time I was so new with that beautiful city. So, I was not familiar yet with the surroundings. In my first week in Melbourne, I went to a shopping center in Melbourne ,but I got lost during my journey to home. I was not trying to make an excuse for the lost, but at that time I had been just few days in Melbourne..

I was supposed to take bus to the east but I took one to the west. I didn't realize until the bus had gone far. So, after 30 minutes riding, I just got off  in a bus stop and checked the bus routes and schedules. I found one but it won't run because its operation had passed the schedule which was 6 pm. It was summer so it was still very bright. So, I decided to walk. OMG, I was alone and scared. I was so new with the city. The road was so quiet.

After half an hour walking, I wanted to pee so bad. But I couldn't find any restaurants or cafe where I could just go to use their toilets. I was in the quiet suburb. Not many people live there. Then I carried on my walks and found a public toilet next to the charity shop (Salvation Army). I was so happy because it means that I didn't need to shame myself. But, what the heck..the toilet is closed. Silly! it only operated in certain hours. It was written it opened from 8 am to 5 pm. Arrrgggggggggghhhhhhh I just wanted to scream...How come?? I would understand most shops in Australia close at 5 pm but toilet...please ....it should be open for 24 hours...

So, I felt very annoyed..However I still had to pee...should I shame myself by peeing in any places..No no I wouldnt do it..so I hoped I would find eateries or any places that have toilet..I didnt want to pee on my pants. That's yuck!

 Then, I kept walking but I couldnt stand anymore with the bladder urges..I had to pee whatever happen..and found a kind of sport building which surrounded by trees and bushes. And it seemed no one was there..They must have had finished their activities.. So, I just didnt care anymore coz I couldnt wait till ny longer...I just went through to the bushes and squatted there to just pee under them. Whoooa..so relief... After finishing, I just got out quickly from the building..hoping there was no CCTV..or anyone peeped me while emptying my bladder..:(

I kept walking...it was like 2.5 hours walking since I got off from the bus. Then,  I got a tram which passed my flat and it just took 10 minutes to get
home safely. Lucky it was summer so the sun worked longer....At 9 pm, it
was still bright........................
Anyway, although I was new comer, I should memorize the most important number. Also , always bring cellular. I regretted that I didnt bring mobile, and I dint have any number to remember.  .What an experience!

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Interesting NY's Resolution

Freshness Factor Five Thousand

When I read Mraz's new year's resolution, I found it is good to follow his resolution. Well, I have got mine. But, Mraz's resolution will add mine. (ic)

I’m a fan of positive articulation. To me, this is a step beyond positive thinking. It’s putting your positive thoughts into action – into doing – into words.

Every New Year’s I resolve to do something new/different with my life. Something grand. Something transformative. Sometimes it’s to continue doing something I love, but often it’s a new invention of some kind. Last year, the main theme was activism and in 2010 I certainly got my feet wet, literally by tromping thru the Lake Volta Region in Ghana, learning about the work of Free The Slaves – AND parading thru New Orleans promoting a green future after learning about the oil spill disaster and cover-up in the Gulf.

This year, I resolve to turn New into Now. "New” often refers to a kind or quality about something, AND tends to refer to a someday, either past or future. Now, however, always means NOW. In this tradition, I get to celebrate early and say,
Happy Now Year.

“New” generally means that something is freshly made. Now means it IS made and this is IT. Take it or leave it. I make-up that by using Now instead of New, we can cut back on consumption. For instance, I need a new computer becomes, I need a now computer. A now computer already exists – therefore is likely pre-owned and still just as powerful. A new computer requires energy and money to manufacture it and the same to get it all the way to my studio. (I’m speaking from a real experience btw. My computer by today’s standards is OLD. So is my recording technology. But that doesn’t fool me. It’s working NOW. So I’m sticking to it!)

In 2011, I resolve to repair, re-use, and keeping recycling.

Using the words, “I make up” instead of “I think” can totally lighten your load and cut-back on the number of communication breakdowns in your life. “I think” takes ownership and is assumptive. “I make-up” is much more playful and is a reminder how this NOW version of the life experience is all made-up anyway.

In 2011, I resolve to not THINK. (haha.)

Remembering to Play is another thing. In 2010 I confused my inner child by referring to my gig as work, which is silly. You can't WORK music.

In 2011, I resolve to PLAY music.

Recently some friends went on a honeymoon/vacation. They called it their Playcation. Bravo. Say no more.

So often we say, I HAVE to go to work. I HAVE to pick up some groceries. I HAVE to call so & so. Making a conscious shift and using the words “GET-TO” can change everything. We GET TO go to work. We GET TO pick up some groceries. We GET TO call so & so. I hear my dad say, I HAVE to go check on your grandmother, but I know how much he loves that he can do it. I encourage him to say, I GET TO go check on your grandmother. Pretty soon, we may not have that honor.

I have another friend who doesn’t use a to-do list, but rather, a TA-DA list – for once you complete all the tasks, it’s like magic. All is done. TA-DA!

In 2011, I resolve to be Magical.

What other forms of Positive Articulation and quirky word hybrids could you add to the ever-evolving language that becomes our life experience?

In 2011, I resolve to be a great listener.

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