Actually I had to google it to double check my spelling, which to my great surprise was correct the first time.

What can I do to lower myself those two notches again? Its uncomfortable/kinda scary up here.

This might work:
Take a moment please, and indulge in the idea of Mr. Bounds dressed in full sailing attire, floating, face down, butt up in a pool. Now ponder the looks on the tourists face's.....