We crossed the equator yesterday. The water wasn't quite clear enough for me to see the white line but I did feel a bump when we went over it. The water totally spins the other way down the drain.
It's an old maritime tradition to initiate new sailors (Pollywogs) who are crossing the equator for the first time. So here on the ship they take a day off classes to celebrate Neptune Day. Every student received a summons to appear before King Neptune and his court. We all pledged allegiance to Neptune (painted green, pretty sure he was the captain with a long wig). Then we underwent a baptism of sorts (traditionally sailors are dunked in fish guts...tasted like iced tea to me). Then a rinse in the pool, and I kissed the fish (tasted like fish to me). Then the biggie: volunteers had their heads shave. I volunteered and I'm now a very bald Son of Neptune. It actually an OK look for me, who'da thunk?
Some people at Chapman will be happy to hear that the MoD Squad (mediocre dance squad) had a successful first meet. We definitely got noticed and we're hoping for a much bigger turnout next time.
That's the news. My head is cold so I'm going to go find a hat.
4 comments:
You must look quite interesting with a shave head, I hope you put up pictures :) Also, your initiation over seas sounds like it was really fun.
What are you going to do with all that shampoo that you packed?
ditto marcie's comment.
Uh-oh, Isaiah, you're having too much fun!
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