Two things I can't do (yet)
*image is from http://www.eclipse.org/community/newsletter/ECE2012/images/fire_eater.jpg
Oh I feel bummed out. I want to go out and play. I want to stay up just a little later and just do stuff in general.
At the moment though it seems as though I can't. Playing outside with fire (which is what I really want to do) is probably something I should put off for a few more weeks. I have the equipment and I want to go out and play. It's depressing but I have just got to hold on a bit longer. I've only just got the hang of this cough that goes on forever so now probably isn't a good time.
I started fire twirling not too long ago. I dropped out of the group I joined once because communication was a MASSIVE issue. However, I went along and joined in at least once. Once was enough for me to know I needed to go buy my own stuff and do this very often. I got very excited and looked up fire breathing and fire eating too because I want to do that. I have some ideas for a full performance but I haven't exactly got those things down as a skill just yet.
Anyways. Have a look at this video. It's my favourite fire eating act at the moment. It makes me feel like I could be maybe doing it one day in the future.
I loved that video. I hope you enjoyed it too.
I reckon, with enough practice I could master it. Unfortunately, my fire goods supplier doesn't seem to have equipment in that size so I will have to make my own or keep searching on eBAY.
Firebreathing is a bit harder. Fuel often used can be pretty toxic which limits the frequency of rehearsing or practice, when you make a mistake it also hurts a whole lot more and any personal injuries can be a bit more significant. Over time, traditional fire breathing fuels are also bad for your liver, bad for your skin and mouth.
Im currently researching alternative fuels before I settle to try this one out.
The following video uses simple vegetable oil as an alternative.
Looks better.
So there you have it. I'm a happy little fire twirler. These are my next two goals. Once I have it down pat I will start practicing an act or performance. I have already chosen a song.
They are the two things that I can't do (yet). Maybe I can some day.
I want that.
-Mez