I have been completely giddy about the entire Gobi endeavor for the last week or so. Maybe it was just the sugar high hangover from "testing" all the snacks this weekend, but yesterday I could not sit still. Just ask shower man- we had an extensive debate on the efficacy of deodorant wipes after three days without a shower. He won; they didn't make the cut. Sorry boys...
Today, though, I find myself in a quiet moment. There is still a lot of work to be done- both in my usual Hong Kong life and in preparation for the Gobi. I've been diligently crossing off the to-dos from my list, packing and repacking, counting the calorie content of Cheez-Its, and preparing to part with my dignity. Still I am overawed by the enormity of what is about to take place- the landscape, the race, the people, the journey...
I hate that I sound like VW commerical.
Only five days til the gun goes off...Go Gobi...
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Monday, June 8, 2009
Two Gobi Goals
1) Enjoy the actual race itself a little bit every day despite the inevitable pain.
2) Take lots of pictures (especially now that I have an awesome new red Canon Ixus camera).
More Packing Advice...
From my friend who showers three times a day:
I bet you've packed way too many toiletries. You should only be bringing a toothbrush and toothpaste. Seriously. Deodorant! Ha! You guys are all going to stink anyway! The day before we left for those NOLS trips we'd all have to weigh in then go through all our stuff with the leaders of the trips. They'd always take about 25% of peoples stuff out. Girls were the worst offenders with all their makeup and toiletries. Totally unnecessary!
Side note- that is the largest number of exclamation points I have EVER seen him use in written correspondence.
I bet you've packed way too many toiletries. You should only be bringing a toothbrush and toothpaste. Seriously. Deodorant! Ha! You guys are all going to stink anyway! The day before we left for those NOLS trips we'd all have to weigh in then go through all our stuff with the leaders of the trips. They'd always take about 25% of peoples stuff out. Girls were the worst offenders with all their makeup and toiletries. Totally unnecessary!
Side note- that is the largest number of exclamation points I have EVER seen him use in written correspondence.
Packing: AFTER
It is a miracle that the bag closed. Now I just need to figure out how to eliminate about 2kgs of weight...hmm...
Sunday, June 7, 2009
New Gobi Worry
Who will I sit next to on the long bus ride out to camp on Saturday?
Uhoh...Back to grade school all over again...
Uhoh...Back to grade school all over again...
Dumb Move of the Weekend
Move: Dancing in my work pumps at electro-pop show in Beijing
Result: Painful blisters on the top of my big toes
Side note- Beijing music scene, good friends, and Pet Conspiracy make for a very fun evening regardless of blisters
Result: Painful blisters on the top of my big toes
Side note- Beijing music scene, good friends, and Pet Conspiracy make for a very fun evening regardless of blisters
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