Mastering the Bailey universe

As I was contemplating getting out of bed yesterday morning, I started realizing all of the new things I have been introduced to by becoming a Bailey. And I figured it would be a very productive use of time to lay in bed a little longer while I carefully crafted a blog about all of those additions to my life. Let's see if I can actually remember them now that I am fully awake...

First, there's He-Man.

I can see now why Chris's love for costumes and He-Man go hand in hand. Who wouldn't want to run around in their underwear with furry boots and a fabulous sword? Not that He-Man would have called it fabulous. That wouldn't be He-Manly. After watching not a few episodes, I realize that the writers of that show had the easiest job in the world. After all, you just have to ask any 5 year old what they are thinking about, or make up some new magic crystal in the secret cave, and BAM you've got your next episode. And anytime you aren't sure what to have characters say, you can just insert a line such as, "He's on a destruction mission out in space." Cake.

Another joyous addition has been the ritual Bailey family viewing of "The Dark Crystal."

Don't worry, if you've never seen this movie, just think muppets, 80's, and a small amount of LSD. It's very much like the labyrinth minus David Bowie. For more details, you'll have to ask Chris because I've kind of blocked it out.

I've also been introduced to the art of speed cubing, Chris's algorithm of choice for solving the Rubik's cube. I haven't tried to learn, but I can definitely appreciate his eclectic talent.

Finally, Chris has taught me all about the microscopic world of nematodes. They're parasitic worms that live everywhere on the planet, including in your lymph nodes. Fortunately his are just in petri dishes and grubs.

How did I ever get so lucky?