And now I am off to claim an early Christmas (or post-Yule) present: a float in a sensory-deprivation tank.
I’ve wanted to try this since forever, but assumed it would be prohibitively expensive and require a trip into Civilization. This float involves only a backroads jaunt from my small town to a slightly larger one and costs about 10 lattes.
I’m a bit apprehensive (because although the float sounds glorious, being shut up in a small box has, I vigorously assure you, never been on my bucket list). But I’m even more excited.
I’ll report on the experience. Might be a day or two.
I hope it works out for you, Claire! For sure, share your experience and if you saw God! 😉 No way could I do that as I’m somewhat claustrophobic.
If you alter your state into something pre- or post-human, please try not to mess too destructively with the time/space continuum. We have enough problems already.
Please do report. I have a severe chronic pain disorder and learned one of these opened up an hour away and seems to help some people. I guess I would accept seeing God as a substitute for reduced pain…
“Ask, and ye shall receive.”
OT: Being a Coke guy, I searched for what lattes cost ($3-$5 each? Ouch.) and stumbled over:
What the Pumpkin Spice Latte Costs in 17 Different Cities
“According to a Starbucks spokesperson, the Pumpkin Spice Latte—which this year is, for the first time ever, crafted with actual pumpkin and without caramel coloring—is available in nearly 50 countries, from the Americas to the Middle East and Africa.”
http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/starbucks-pumpkin-spice-latte-global-prices
The gods come in many forms.
lol – in re: Joel’s comment, I also think of ‘Altered States’ when the subject of sensory deprivation chambers comes up (it’s not that often).
“I searched for what lattes cost ($3-$5 each? Ouch.) ”
Back in college I worked as a coffee barista, and ended up with a mild addiction to those fancy coffee drinks. They’re easier to make at home than Starbucks wants you to think!
I want my coffee plain, hot and fast. Tried “Starbuck” coffee once, and won’t ever again. Nasty stuff… so no wonder people put all kinds of junk in it. 🙂
I’ll be interested to read about what you think of the “tank” thing, Claire. And if you can figure out a way to put the universe back on track, go for it. Couldn’t likely hurt, whatever you did. 🙂
MamaLiberty, Starbucks coffee has a burnt taste to it. I much prefer Dunkin Donuts coffee.
I agree with ML about Starbucks. Don’t like their coffee, and really don’t like the “vibe” (both employees and patrons).
I’ve always thought that a sensory deprivation tank sounded interesting. I’m anxious to see you report. Have fun!
I have read about sensory deprivation tanks for years and always thought it would be interesting although I am somewhat claustrophobic so no idea if I could ‘handle it’. BUT, a couple of years ago I had to get an MRI because of lower back pain and I hated the experience. The machine is open at both ends but I felt completely enclosed. The 30 minutes it took seemed like several hours. Immediately afterwards, I thought “I never want to do that again!” Part of it was that I was not supposed to move at all. That was very, very hard for me. With the ‘tank’ at least I could move around but … I think I’ll pass!
Fancy coffees? I cannot get myself to spend $3+ for a cup of coffee at one of those fancy coffee bars. I drink regular coffee (various brands) and it works out to about 5 cents per cup – quite a difference. I do not add sugar but do add ‘half and half’.
Time for another BUT – while working (as a cook) at a diner during my college years I drank an occasional iced coffee because we served them and I do like them. I have been given one of those fancy Starbucks Coffee Mochas found in grocery stores a few times and do like them but not the cost. Sooo, as another commenter mentioned (how easy they are to make), I make a simple one at home – coffee, milk, sugar, cocoa and sometimes a wee bit of vanilla extract. Will make about a pint every two or three weeks and I admit that I enjoy it very much! Heck, I think I’ll make a pint after I finish this! 😉
I also enjoy hot tea but usually just black tea. Twining’s Earl Grey and Lady Grey are my favorites.
Thx, Claire, very interesting. Ninety minutes is 50% longer than the trial at the place that is somewhat local. Serious dark and float time. Water is not my element either and neck support is good to know, would drive me nuts.