Lime in de coconut

The ongoing healing/cathartic work seems to being having the desired effect. I've produced a couple of great (to my mind anyway) art pieces and have plans for more. The finished pieces will likely remain private as the images are likely too disturbing for some viewers (e.g. Momzy). Phil suggested I pummel a pillow from time to time as well. A good thought that but I have a better idea, one that will allow me to physically work off any pent up angst while providing a sweet treat as a reward/positive reinforcement for my effort.

I have purchased a coconut and will attempt a new way of cracking it (instructions via YouTube video) as my tried and true method (using a hammer to beat the orb into submission) only succeeds in increasing my blood pressure. The YouTube method requires the piercing of the one soft "eye" in order to drain the water inside the coconut. Once the fluid is drained, the coconut is placed in a 400-degree oven for about 15-20 minutes. After it is removed from the oven, the still-warm coconut is hit with a hammer - the video insists this will have a more satisfying result than my usual attempts as the shell will be dry and the meat will start to pull away. I'm very curious to see how my oven fairs. If you hear a loud bang, you'll know the source. Perhaps I should start the production with a short prayer.