Chapter 22: In Which Being Upside Down Is Introduced

So I coach gymnastics, which is all kinds of fun. And today me and my roommate worked out together. Part of my quasi regular routine is handstand push-ups. So naturally I had to teach her to do handstands. We used the wall for this, because that's the easiest way to do handstand push-ups. And it's much safer for everyone involved. It was quite the adventure. She did eventually get it, but on the journey there were several moments of uncertainty. Screams, hysterical laughter, collapsing, the possibility of imminent death once or twice.... But it was good! Learning new skills is so useful. I mean, how would being able to flip yourself upside down be not helpful in real life? For instance. When my roommate loses oh say.... her paycheck. Or her keys. Or her temple recommend. In the dumpster. Now she will be able to ninja-like flip herself into the dumpster, instead of the awkward climbing that usually accompanies such situations. Or when you see some money on the ground. What's the best way to get to it? Bend down and pick it up? Of course not! You cartwheel and grab it at the same time. Or what if the ground is super nasty and you don't want to get your feet gross? Walk on your hands! Or when you're in a crowded club and you want to impress the humanoid of your choice, how would you do that? Look sexy and smile invitingly? No, don't be ridiculous. Backflip! Or say you want to hear what your friend is saying about you to that attractive person over there. Casually enter the conversation? No! Spiderman hang. Oh yeah.