Us humans are not the only watermelon lovers in the world. Did you know that bears love watermelon too? Watermelons hold moisture making them a popular choice for a range of animals that have fallen water poor in drought conditions. We don't blame our furry friends for wanting a taste of our … [Read more...]
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION UPDATE: I CAME, I ATE, I SAW FROGS JUMPING
Six months ago, as has become my annual tradition, I made a New Year’s resolution to tackle something on my watermelon bucket list. This year’s goal: to compete in a watermelon-eating contest. The 26-week process of completing this resolution has been fun, to say the least – from choosing a contest … [Read more...]
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION UPDATE: THE FINAL COUNTDOWN
Only nine more days until my watermelon-eating contest debut at the Bel Air 4th of July Festival in Bel Air, Maryland. My journey to this point started with the declaration of a New Year’s resolution (to compete in a watermelon eating contest), which led to a search for a contest in my general … [Read more...]
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION UPDATE: SEARCHING FOR A CONTEST
Last month, I shared my 2014 New Year’s resolution – to compete in a watermelon-eating contest. In that entry, I offered a glimpse of a few champions and the high bars they’ve set for my own attempt to enter (and hopefully win) a watermelon-eating contest. Long story short, I’ll be happy if I can … [Read more...]
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION UPDATE: A LOOK AT SOME WATERMELON EATING CHAMPIONS
Compared to previous years, which included competing in a watermelon seed spitting contest and growing my own watermelon, my New Year’s resolution this year is pretty simple: Enter a watermelon eating contest. Essentially, my resolution is to eat a whole bunch of watermelon. How hard can it be, … [Read more...]