Tuesday, March 30, 2010

The Day Before



I had lunch with an old friend yesterday that told me that I have been talking about this overland trip since I knew her. It must be about ten years ago then that I have been wanting to do this trip.

I have prepared as much as I can for this trip. But I guess that I will not know if the preparation was correct till I embark on the trip. I did a full health screen for the first time in my life. Nothing much new there as I already knew about my diabetes and cholesterol. I guess the new thing is that I have a gall stone, but I hear it is quite common.

I was hoping to do no work this March, instead I ended up taking on three of the largest jobs that I have ever taken. I really pushed the limits this March and I have caught a cold now. Lots of work also means lots of archiving and back up. I also have a new tenant for the studio. And it is surprising how many people suddenly want to borrow my videos and meet up. But those people I could not meet, I am sorry, time is tight. I hope you still want to meet me when I return!

I have had my teeth cleaned and my hair cut.

It is crazy trying to stuff five and a half months of living into one rucksack. Every inch counts. Like Apple has come out with a new smaller usb charger, I bought it. But I was defeated yesterday in that I could not confine myself to one large rucksack. I am taking a small backpack too.

I am excited, I am apprehensive, but I know that after ten years of saying I will do this, tomorrow, I will do this.

4 comments:

Rob said...

Bon Voyage!

Lisa M said...

Have a great journey, will travel vicariously with you!

Pastor Willy said...

Hey...all the best for your trip! You were our wedding photographer 6 years ago on Valentine's Day. Hope you meet you when you are back from your trip! My prayer goes out to you and may it keep you safe.

Classroom Mush said...

Ngiap Heng, Bon Voyage! May you have an adventure of a lifetime!!! Drive, ride, walk safely....