Now that you've domesticated and made your rock feel at home, you must know the proper methods and techniques to care for it and keep it alive.
Step #1: Provide proper nutrition
Rocks have a rather small diet, so to not be able to feed your rock would be shameful. Since your rock has been wild its whole like, if should be fed consistently. Go outside and gather a range of different types of common, edible plants. Present them to your rock and observe its reaction. Generally, if it a food they are used to, they will eat it. Leave the food there and return late to see which the rock prefers. You must do this until you find a food they will eat or your rock will die.
Step #2: Provide a personal space for your rock
Like yourself, a pet rock needs their own room; consisting of at least a bed. You could also provide them with toys or entertainment.
Step #3: Hygiene
It's best to watch your rock at least once a week to keep their cleanliness intact. Baths are much like the cleaning you performed when you first adopted your rock; except it won't be as extreme.
Step #4: Sleep
Sleeping is vital for all living creatures alike. Pet rocks have a pretty different rest schedule than humans but it's pretty easy to adapt to. They should get about six hours of sleep a night. Usually, they put themselves to sleep and wake up by themselves without complaint.
The rest is simply basic pet care fundamentals. Make sure to note their complaints and try to tend to their needs. And over time, with enough care and love, your rock will grow to love you; as well you to your pet rock.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Story of My Life (In A Nutshell)
Well, I'm back, I haven't posted in a while because 1) my long posts are projects and take a while and 2) I haven't had too much free time lately. Anyhow, I thought of a new type of post: Story of My Life (In A Nutshell). These will just be about random occurrences in my life. Well, here goes.
Lately, I have been either tripped or have fallen a lot. So just the other day, I was riding my bike and all the sudden my back tire skids and I fall to the ground. I get a few thin scabs, not too bad yada yada yada. So I took a shower that day (after the scabs were dried), and I noticed they were bubbly. Just because it's how I am, I poke it. And guess what? Yucky pus stuff came out. It was like thick, brown water. Kind of gross. So I wiped it up and pushed the rest out. I then proceeded to repeat the same to my other scabs. It was probably just from the water, but you never know!
If you're skeptical, next time you have a reasonably sized scab, check if it's bubbly after a shower and try it yourself!
Lately, I have been either tripped or have fallen a lot. So just the other day, I was riding my bike and all the sudden my back tire skids and I fall to the ground. I get a few thin scabs, not too bad yada yada yada. So I took a shower that day (after the scabs were dried), and I noticed they were bubbly. Just because it's how I am, I poke it. And guess what? Yucky pus stuff came out. It was like thick, brown water. Kind of gross. So I wiped it up and pushed the rest out. I then proceeded to repeat the same to my other scabs. It was probably just from the water, but you never know!
If you're skeptical, next time you have a reasonably sized scab, check if it's bubbly after a shower and try it yourself!
Monday, April 27, 2009
How To Pick, Prepare, Love, And Care For Your Pet Rock: A Step By Step Guide To Proper Pet Rock Raising (Part 1)
Step #1: Picking your rock
Depending on who you are, you'll like a different kind of rock than the other 6,778,158,004 (and counting) of us; big, small, round, flat, or lumpy, whatever. The only thing is to pick a rock that you like. Not one your mom likes, not one your friend or your grandma's elderly friend from bingo likes. One that you like.
So take a walk and choose the perfect rock of your choice. But remember: no trespassing, breaking and entering or stealing from any one or multiple persons.
Step #2: Cleaning your rock
Of course in every case of domesticating a wild rock, you must first remove all dirt and grime from all parts of the body.
Avoid using non-natural soaps or chemicals, for this could harm your pet. Use a damp, soft rag or cloth to gently wipe off as much dirtiness as possible. Dry with soft cloth and allow them to fully air dry.
Step #3: Calming your rock
By this time the rock is most likely very scared. To reduce these levels and avoid attack, gently stroke and soothe the rock. Use soft and slow words. If response to talking is along the lines of growling or discomfort, stop and try humming. Observe reaction and stop if negative reaction is expressed.
Let your rock sit for a while and explore at their will. This will help them adapt and understand what is happening.
Step #4: Identifying your rock
The next step is crucial: you are identifying your rock's face. Sit back and observe which direction your rock walks. When it turns to a sound or smell, observe what parts of it's body are used. A big part of this is finding its eyes; without the knowledge of knowing where its eyes are, having the rock as a pet will be difficult.
Step #5: Naming your rock
After observing behavior and getting to know your rock, it is now time to name it. Base the name on personalisty and what you think the rock would like. This is another crucial part because one mistake, and not only are you stuck with a weirdly named pet rock, but the poor rock has to live with it it's whole life.
Step #6: Decorating your rock
Different people do different things after domesticating a rock in terms of decoration, and there are endless possibilities.
Some popular style are paint colors, google eyes, feathers, or fur. But you can do what ever you like and make sure no harmful substance contact the eyes or mouth.
Step #7: You're done!
You are now finished picking and preparing your rock. Stay tuned to read the second part on useful tips on raising and caring for your newly domesticated pet rock.
Depending on who you are, you'll like a different kind of rock than the other 6,778,158,004 (and counting) of us; big, small, round, flat, or lumpy, whatever. The only thing is to pick a rock that you like. Not one your mom likes, not one your friend or your grandma's elderly friend from bingo likes. One that you like.
So take a walk and choose the perfect rock of your choice. But remember: no trespassing, breaking and entering or stealing from any one or multiple persons.
Step #2: Cleaning your rock
Of course in every case of domesticating a wild rock, you must first remove all dirt and grime from all parts of the body.
Avoid using non-natural soaps or chemicals, for this could harm your pet. Use a damp, soft rag or cloth to gently wipe off as much dirtiness as possible. Dry with soft cloth and allow them to fully air dry.
Step #3: Calming your rock
By this time the rock is most likely very scared. To reduce these levels and avoid attack, gently stroke and soothe the rock. Use soft and slow words. If response to talking is along the lines of growling or discomfort, stop and try humming. Observe reaction and stop if negative reaction is expressed.
Let your rock sit for a while and explore at their will. This will help them adapt and understand what is happening.
Step #4: Identifying your rock
The next step is crucial: you are identifying your rock's face. Sit back and observe which direction your rock walks. When it turns to a sound or smell, observe what parts of it's body are used. A big part of this is finding its eyes; without the knowledge of knowing where its eyes are, having the rock as a pet will be difficult.
Step #5: Naming your rock
After observing behavior and getting to know your rock, it is now time to name it. Base the name on personalisty and what you think the rock would like. This is another crucial part because one mistake, and not only are you stuck with a weirdly named pet rock, but the poor rock has to live with it it's whole life.
Step #6: Decorating your rock
Different people do different things after domesticating a rock in terms of decoration, and there are endless possibilities.
Some popular style are paint colors, google eyes, feathers, or fur. But you can do what ever you like and make sure no harmful substance contact the eyes or mouth.
Step #7: You're done!
You are now finished picking and preparing your rock. Stay tuned to read the second part on useful tips on raising and caring for your newly domesticated pet rock.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
The Shining Dark
The shining dark doesn't give light to the sun,
But favors the face of the moon as one.
Shining in the dark is a gift to the moon;
From the heart of the dark,
To shine bright through the gloom.
The brilliance of the moon sends rays into the night,
Magnificent rays of illuminating light.
Penetrating holes in the haze of the dark,
While hoping to leave its permanent mark.
Caught in the night,
The darkness swallows it;
But then come again,
The gift greatly follows it.
Then disappears again
On the crack of the morrow,
And waits until twilight,
In its infinite sorrow.
This my children would be called a poem. I will post a few poems of mine (yes, written by me) when I feel like it.
Weekly Words of Wisdom #2
Upsetting, sad, and embarrassing moments are much like a crumpled up piece of paper; they may be smoothed out, but will still remain within forevermore.
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