Rants of somebody that doesn’t like ordinary things

Every time i start writing some article (believe me ideas come, but time is so scarce) , i keep coming with so many ideas that i can’t focus on 1 subject only. I was planning to write this article for a LONG time, but i never had the chance to do it, now, i do have the feeling that it should be done.

I will be posting an original article once in a while, with my own rants, and i hope you don’t mind, i simply need to share, and i hope that the news i selected for you are of interest. Now, back to the rants.

Today rant is about destruction vs building. Don’t take it literally, my point is just that well, speaking very very objective, from my own point of view, i was always fascinated about how in both real life, and movies, our attention is drawn to the things that break, crash, explode, we rarely appreciate a movie for instance, that doesn’t have great effects, unless it’s a TRUE good story, and i feel sorry for the fact that if the movie has ok effects and fast paced action, then we are ready to overlook details which we would not otherwise.

My question is, why is it so attractive, to see destruction and … you understand me ? why is the question ? I even believe i would be more attracted to see an iced rose falling and breaking in slow motion, than to see a tree growing in high speed.

Is this what’s up for today? Dunno, it’s just that questions come, and they come at the most opportune moment, and that is when you feel like talking to yourself and thinking beyond. Oh noes, don’t think of me or these thoughts being the product of a delusional mind, it’s just that at some point you get tired of reading, or doing the same stuff on and on and you start thinking … what if, can it be more, why is this, and why is that . It’s pretty crazy altogether, but … the relief … and the fun, is priceless.

I’m not sure if you understood this, i’m not even sure if i will understand it if i read it all over again, but it’s purpose it’s not mostly to be understood, but it’s for driving people into a series of questions, and phrases, that seem not to end, and at some point you should just be drifting away, feeling that you’re doing something different.

I crave for different things, i crave for days that should not go by without anything special happening, so you see, i’m just a normal guy with higher expectations, and with more drive to want more.

Rant is over and we need to get back on Earth.

Until the next flight !

Top 10 quirky camps for adults

Ever dream of being an astronaut, an elephant trainer, or a ghost hunter? For a day or even a week your dreams could come true with a growing number of camps catering for adults who want to try something different.

Travel Web site Travelandleisure.com, which is owned by American Express Publishing, has come up with a list of the top 10 quirkiest camps for adult. The list has not been endorsed by Reuters.

“Camp isn’t just for kids anymore. In a hectic world, it offers an oasis, with opportunities for learning in a fun environment,” Peg L. Smith, chief executive officer of The American Camp Association, told the Web site.

1. Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp - New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and London Campers learn the ropes from their rock ‘n roll idols including Joe Walsh, Slash, and Max Weinberg. Bring your own instruments or use those at that camp to write and rehearse a song with a celebrity musician/counselor. There are daily jam sessions and a finale Battle of the Bands performance with guest stars like Roger Daltrey and Brian Wilson.

2. Gladiator Training Cavalieri Hilton, Rome

Over this three-hour course, participants learn ancient gladiator combat techniques and history while wearing the traditional costume and brandishing authentic gladiator-era replica wooden and iron weapons. The instructors are representatives from the Gruppo Storico Romano, the organization dedicated to the study and reenactment of gladiator culture.

3. Elephant Mahout Training Four Seasons Tented Camp, Northern Thailand

For this half-day to three-day adventure, participants work side-by-side with local mahouts, who are expert trainers in the 2,000-year-old Thai tradition of elephant care. A maximum of 30 guests interact directly with the rescued elephants while the mahouts teach you about the animals and their well-being.

4. Wine-Making Camp Sonoma and Napa, California

The Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines Crush Camp allows wine lovers to get out in the vineyard with winemakers for three days to harvest, crush, and blend wine and be an integral part of the process from vine to table.

5. Space Camp Huntsville, Alabama

The three- to eight-day program simulates astronaut training and an actual shuttle mission in as realistic a setting as possible. You’ll don real flight suits and work with NASA-developed training equipment, which demonstrates how your body feels during a launch or what it’s like to walk on the moon.

6. Ghost Hunter University Hotel Maison de Ville, New Orleans

Christopher Moon, licensed paranormal investigator and publisher of Haunted Times magazine, teaches the basics of ghost hunting over two nights at this hotel, set in a building that dates to 1742 and is said to be riddled with spirits. You’re encouraged to bring your own camera to learn how to catch orbs or spirits on film and decipher them in photos.

7. Crossword Puzzle Creation, 7-day Eastern Caribbean Cruise on the Holland America ship, Statendam

Editor of Newsday’s syndicated crossword puzzle and author of 125 books, Stan Newman teaches participants how to improve their crossword-solving skills, strengthen their vocabulary, and recognize the tricks over at least 10 hours of instruction.

8. African Vet Safaris South Africa

The four- to five-day Brothers Safaris program allows guests to work beside Dr. Peter Brothers, a passionate South African veterinarian who specializes in wildlife species. You’ll be involved with micro-chipping and ear-notching animals for research and conservation purposes and to help combat poaching.

9. Gondolier Training Hilton Molino Stucky, Venice

For three hours, travelers can step into the shoes of a professional gondolier to learn the mechanics of rowing and maneuvering the vessel, the perfect stance to maintain balance, and the aesthetics of gondolier etiquette.

10. Poker Camp - Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Connecticut, and Biloxi, Mississippi

At the World Poker Tournament Boot Camp, poker lovers spend a fantasy weekend immersed in poker strategy with poker celebrities including T.J. Cloutier, Clonie Gowen, and Mike Sexton. Campers have lectures and interactive learning labs where each person sits with a professional player who critiques their play.