When the weight of the world started to crush my soul, I decided a convertible might lighten my load.
Which in turn caused me to wonder…why would I think that? Subsequently responding (to myself) –because I always have fun driving a convertible.
And then took a casual survey to see if others felt the same way. Survey responses indicated, yes, convertibles are inherently fun. Empirical data, however, is scarce.
In an effort to discover if these informal accounts are indicative of a universal truth, I decided to open a formal investigation.
Hypothesis: convertibles are inherently fun
To test this hypothesis I needed an objective test to measure a subjective experience. And also, I needed the use of a convertible.
First design a rigorous experiment to meet the demands of scientific inquiry. Thanks to google I nabbed a template from some university I found online and built the following framework of inquiry.
Goal – the objective of doing the study. Easy enough; to determine the impact of convertibles on fun
Model – any and all abstractions of what is being studied or manipulated. Okay. Abstractions of fun…according to www.dictionary.com :
Fun
1. something that provides mirth or amusement: A picnic would be fun.
2. enjoyment or playfulness: She’s full of fun.
3. joke; kid.
4. of or pertaining to fun, esp. to social fun: a fun thing to do; really a fun person.
5. whimsical; flamboyant: The fashions this year are definitely on the fun side.
Data – observations made to represent “nature” for testing the model. …whuh?
Next, find a convertible – Luckily Ken approved my use of a BMW 335ci hard-top convertible providing the critical element. Even top-up this car is fun – sport, premium and cold weather packages, comfort access, park distance control, navigation and logic 7 sound system create l’atmosphère trés jolie.
Initiating the experiment, the following was observed:
Getting into the convertible I was thinking about my route; and wondering if I had sufficient gas…did I leave my project notes at the office… what would it take to get an extension on my taxes… as the roof retracts and spring sunshine bathes me in warm light I remember to breathe.
Stirring the silent morning with a thrust of the BMW 335ci’s twin turbo, my concerns evaporate until all that remains is getting my hair into a ponytail holder at the next light.
When that light turns green that last care disappears and I am free. Roaring down the open road eases all the tensions built-up from the unyielding constraints of commuting – my youthful vigor returns in a rush.
Stopping for a nosh, I enjoy the denizens checking out my ride through the café window. It’s literally a head-turner. Approaching the car to leave, a fellow stops me to ask about cup-holders.
Arriving at my destination with a light heart and a sense of play, I am restored.
Evaluation – Comparing the observational data to the model criteria:
1. something that provides mirth or amusement – yes (launching away from first traffic signal)
2. enjoyment or playfulness – yes (roaring down the wide open road)
3. joke; kid – yes (see cup-holders)
4. of or pertaining to fun, esp. to social fun – yes (while enjoying the café crowd)
5. whimsical; flamboyant – yes (stirring the silent morning)
Conclusion – Convertibles are inherently fun.
When John greets me and asks “How was your drive in today?” Smiling, I respond “Fun; thanks for asking.”
If the weight of the world is crushing your spirit, consider the convertible cure, it worked for me.
