After the helmet-in-the-sink incident, I was reminded that Exceptional Events make remarkable imprints on our memory and that there’s always an emotional component attached to long-lasting memories. 

Then, there's the teaching moment that often comes with exceptional events, triggering strong memories which goes a long way in making these experiences not just remarkable, but also useful and powerful catalysts for high-level learning and most importantly for impressing on us what to do and what to avoid doing in the future, with the latter being generally the most frequent result. 

My nature is such that I love to experiment or try new pathways, almost on a daily basis, call this intense curiosity, if you will. 

With that frame of mind come all sorts of surprising and unforgettable outcomes, both good and bad. I would admit that I am incorrigible and remain always tempted to try unexplored ideas even if they seem to be downright bizarre. I love to go outside my comfort zone and encounter unfamiliar situations, hoping to find a key to a problem or a better way to address a situation that bothers me. 

Not only do I gain a positive or negative experience, but the process also forces me to question my existing assumptions and viewpoints, allowing for new insights and understanding, and giving me a chance to see the world in a more nuanced and complex fashion. 

This contributes to enriching my personal inventory of varied experience. No, I won’t place my ski helmet inside a sink again, unless I’m certain that the faucet won’t drown it when I least expect it!