#936 Getting in and out of a hammock

This picture must have been taken after
the 20 minute struggle.

A hammock is a great way to relax. Gently rocking on a hammock in the nice breeze on a warm day takes your mind to states of relaxation that nothing else can.

For some reason, when we see a hammock, our mind goes to that sense of perfect relaxation. We forget one important roadblock to relaxation. That roadblock is the struggle we encounter when trying to get into the hammock. Chances are likely that the hammock will flip and toss us onto the ground, hurting us both physically and emotionally as we are embarrassed by an inanimate object.

A more realistic picture of where you
will end up.

Do you sit down and then flip your legs over? Do you grip it with your hands and try to jump onto it? Do you tag team the whole process with a buddy? There's many ways to attempt to get in the hammock, but first-time success rates are definitely low. It may just be a mind over matter thing. Don't take no for an answer; that hammock must be conquered and relaxation much be achieved. Regardless of how you do it, get yourself on that hammock and show that thing who's boss.

You can be assured that the hard work will pay off...until you attempt to gracefully leave the hammock.

It's just slightly annoying.