Date: January 10th, 2010
After the seriousness of yesterday's adventures I decided it would be a good idea to regress completely into childhood.
I went over to Rider's Hobby Shop in Ypsilanti to get the supplies I'd need to build my car. While I was there, I talked to the guy working the register and found out that on Friday and Saturday nights they host RC car races that people can watch and compete in. He showed me the track they have set up in back of the store - it looks a lot like a dirt bike track. There are a lot of jumps, dips and turns all around it.
Honestly, the idea of serious RC car racing just sounds epic, doesn't it? I'm highly considering going and watching one night. Word to the wise though - go on Friday, not Saturday. That's straight from the expert. As my temporary tour guide explained while he was showing me the track: "Sometimes the Saturday folks forget they're playing with RC cars. Its a lot more laid back on Fridays". So, good to know.
As for building the car itself... I found it highly satisfying. While it was possible to make it work and be sloppy, that's not what I wanted to do. So I tried to sand it as close to perfectly as possible, paint in even strokes and do my detail painting just right. I wanted to be proud of my little car. And I am. Not unlike bull riding, today wasn't exactly life changing, but it was fun and satisfying.
Once the last coat of gloss dries, my little car is going to sit on a shelf in my office as a reminder of what I'm trying to do this year. Like a personal party favor. Good times.
I promise I will post pictures as soon as I can get them off my cell phone.
I also promise to actually go buy a new battery for my camera ASAP.
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