Hunger Sounds

Lesson of the Day: Don't chew gum on an empty stomach, especially in class.  Your tummy will growl uncomfortably and incessantly, especially if the gum is one of the delicious new Trident Layers.

Landsick

After 6 hours in a rocking sailboat, I'm feeling seasick.  Unexpectedly, I feel it when I stay still on land, such as while typing this blog.  I have to keep moving.  The whole world feels like it's gently rocking me back and forth.

Curious: the pattern of movement I feel is similar to routine swaying of the boat on a figure 8 tack.  Gentle left and right for about ten strokes.  Then an abrupt rotation for the tack.  Repeat.  I'm surprised at how consistently my brain has been tricked and conditioned to the waves.

Now if I could only find some diphenhydramine....