#NameThatNatureDay- A New Holiday
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America has developed a distinct ability to create a holiday for just about everything.
From Hug Your Cat Day to Christmas, Americans are always finding innovative ways for an excuse to celebrate.
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Did you know that on April 9th of ever year Americans have gone as far as to initiate a little-known holiday called #NationalNameYourselfDay?
The fiesta works like this. You can choose any name you want to be called and roll with it for a period of twenty-four hours. Why let actors have all the fun of occasionally living and playing as a different character, right?
Of course, some people take it too far. In 2017, a lawyer named Andrew Felt, changed his name to Richard Felt for this special event.
Imagine calling his office if you were in need of an attorney,
"Hello, this is Dick Felt, Attorney at Law."
Are you surprised about Mr. Felt?
He should have went all in on the gag, and changed the sign to servicing North Texas since 1969.
Imagine calling his office if you were in need of an attorney,
"Hello, this is Dick Felt, Attorney at Law."
Are you surprised about Mr. Felt?
He should have went all in on the gag, and changed the sign to servicing North Texas since 1969.
If Dick Felt Can Have His Own Day, So Can Mother Nature
My discovery of Mr. Felt's Bart Simpson-esque prank on #NationalNameYourselfDay led me to thinking about the fact that it would be cool to have a chance to give some landmarks in nature a new name for a day.
That's why on July 18th, 2020, I decided to declare the day, #NameThatNatureDay.
The best part about #NameThatNatureDay is that you can participate any day of the year. The invitation below proves this claim:)
Meet The Summer Gusher
Let me introduce you to the first of Mother Nature's Landmarks to receive a new name on #NameThatNatureDay.
Longfeng Waterfall's name for the day was The Summer Gusher.
Longfeng Waterfall's name for the day was The Summer Gusher.
In the summer after a successful May Plum Rain season, followed by an actively rainy summer, The Summer Gusher towers over this uniquely distinct river valley littered with fossils spanning back 3.5 million years.
At the time of visit, it was almost as if The Summer Gusher had received a blow to her head from an incoming typhoon that sent her head whirling, and then she proceeded to spew a mud-tinted water from her head to her toes into the pool below her.
While The Summer Gusher continues to roar at you, you can prop yourself up on the rocks beside her, and decide on one of your endless choices of entertainment. You may wish to sit and contemplate what it was like 3.5 million years ago when a pack of Tyrannosaurus Rex dinosaurs used to come back here to forage on her surrounding vegetation while enjoying a quick bath.
Although we can all be thankful that there is even one more waterfall, this one looks pretty weak and pitiful compared to the first one.
Imagine that The Summer Gusher exists as the strong and powerful mother of Trickling Tim. Now, she gives birth to another baby waterfall on the other side of the trail. Upon arrival to this world, she notices her second baby waterfall looks even weaker than her oldest son, Trickling Tim. She thinks Trickling Tim still has a shot to become a tall and powerful waterfall like herself. She decides to put her second child up for adoption.
So, we're going to name this one after one of the most famous skinny and geeky adopted people of all time, Steve Jobs.
Don't worry if dinosaurs aren't your thing. Another idea would be to sit with open legs just like the Buddha did and simply embrace her healing powers while she batters your shoulders with her almighty forceful water
Don't get upset either if you're not the meditation type and more of an adrenaline junkie. Another opportunity would be to take a leap of faith into her pools below.
What's your jump of choice?
Cannonball or Belly flop?:).
What's your jump of choice?
Cannonball or Belly flop?:).
Trickling Tim- The Little Waterfall That Couldn't
You had your chance to cool off in that behemoth of a Fall. Now, it's time to head back to the start area. Due to the massive amount of rainfall we have been blessed with this summer, several tiny waterfalls have formed along the way back.
While The Summer Gusher roars behind you, you will see your next freshly-named waterfall.
Although we can all be thankful that there is even one more waterfall, this one looks pretty weak and pitiful compared to the first one.
Even Watty Piper, the author of the famous children's book The Little Engine That Could would have called this one, The Little Waterfall That Couldn't.
When I spotted my dog body-shaming this baby trickler, I decided to call it Trickling Tim.
Steve Jobs II Has Been Born In a 3.5 Million Year-Old Valley
Imagine that The Summer Gusher exists as the strong and powerful mother of Trickling Tim. Now, she gives birth to another baby waterfall on the other side of the trail. Upon arrival to this world, she notices her second baby waterfall looks even weaker than her oldest son, Trickling Tim. She thinks Trickling Tim still has a shot to become a tall and powerful waterfall like herself. She decides to put her second child up for adoption.
So, we're going to name this one after one of the most famous skinny and geeky adopted people of all time, Steve Jobs.
I proudly present to the world, Steve Jobs Falls.
A Walk Down Frenemy Lane
You already dipped your head into three refreshing waterfalls, varying in power and like-ability. Now, it's time to get back on the path. We're going to name the walkway,Frenemy Lane.
You will be afforded one hint as to why it is called Frenemy Lane. It has something to do with waterfall #3.
Where Frenemy Lane Meets Atari Street
Make sure to remain observant while walking on Frenemy Lane If you do so, you will be delighted to find the most interesting part of the trip. Keeping the computer theme, we will call it ATARI Street. That is because you can observe fossils up to 3.5 million years old.
Return of The Jobs
Since the water looks inviting enough to splash around in, but still risky enough to cause an accident, I decided that this would be an ideal spot for the Ghost of Steve Jobs to hang out. If you see a white sheet, you better run.
Sniff The Gatetopia Hibiscus
Have you been anxiously awaiting why the route is called Frenemy Lane?:)
I saw this beautiful flower while I was walking, I told my friend that I was going to take a picture of the blue flower. She reminded me that the flower is purple and I remembered that I am partially color-blind.
A little-known fact exists that Bill Gates also suffers from being color-blind. So, I chose to name the flower after Bill Gates.
This also uncovers the mystery of Frenemy Lane. That's because throughout the long and storied careers of Bill Gates and Steve Jobs they were often called Frenemies. A cross between a friend and an enemy. Since the path linked you from Steve Jobs Falls to this beautiful Gatetopia Hibiscus, you now have solved the mystery.
Say Hello To Big Foot
Most importantly, don't forget to tell Big Foot what's up.
Conclusion-
Well, you have already had a full day including a Big Foot Sighting, and a possibility of a resting space for the soul of Steve Jobs. Luckily for you, this valley has a plethora of further exploration. The NBA basketball fans will be particularly impressed with part two of this valley
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