Writings in the Sand

Cool It!

I've spent the last two days on YouTube watching ice forming.

Now, before you think that I am doing some new kind of arctic meditation, let me explain.

I have decided to buy an ice machine. I probably don't need it, well no one needs an ice machine, it's purely for convenience and fun. I eagerly await it's arrival.

I have to admit, it's been intriguing (and time consuming) watching ice form. And it's amazing how many other people got suckered into buying an ice machine and then made videos of ice forming. Because of them, I can sit here and watch videos so I will know what to expect when my ice machine arrives and starts forming ice on my very own kitchen countertop. One guy even bought two ice machines so he could race them. Another Youtuber showed how to clean out the mold she had growing in her machine. Yuck! Note to self: when not in use, let the machine dry out completely.

The one thing that none of the videos showed was just where on my overcrowded counter I should keep this ice machine. This is going to require some serious reorganizing and prioritizing. I may have to move some of the other bulky appliances that looked so useful and necessary when I bought them, but soon lost their novelty status. I should open a used appliance store.

I think watching ice form might become a form of mediation, after all. A kitchen appliance that also supplies inner peace is invaluable. But it wont be delivered until Thursday so I am going back to YouTube now. I need to achieve a "cool" state of mind.