In all honesty, reservist isn't turning out as bad as I had anticipated it to be. The fact that I am able to sit down and pen out my thoughts before the work day really begins (@ about 2 - 3 pm) should give you a good idea just how well everything is turning out. Its amazing how time flies and just walking around the camp, which I once had a stint at approximately 2 - 2.5 years ago, certainly puts this "time-flying phenomenon" in perspective. Contrary to popular belief, I ain't working with the newly enlisted individuals here but those returning for ICT or RT, HENCE... I need to be nice. Besides, I haven't really done this before so its pretty interesting just tagging along and watching the others go about doing their stuff. The dude here are really nice and really hospitable, which again was something which had me pleasantly surprised. Most of them are around my age so its pretty fun just bumming around with them and doing... stuff...
I intended to head out for a morning swim today before cycling to camp but getting out of bed at 9.30 am certainly didn't help with the realization of my glorious plans. I did however, manage to finish another episode of Pushing Daisies before heading out. The ride was unbelievably short, with me cycling a grand total of... 5.3 km from my home to my camp. I was expecting at least 10 km. The rear derailleur is giving me a bit of problems and it doesn't seem to switch around smoothly. I really need to get that one sorted out before I proceed on anymore long rides with the Fondreist.
Anyway, if you really need to know, I am just sitting at the comp, in my lime green running attire waiting for the rest of the guys to come in. A number of them are already in camp but I don't have a clue as to where they are. So, I am going to sit here and continue hacking away at the comp. With any luck, this might just turn out to be my longest post ever... for this week or month at least.
The plans for the Europe trip are somewhat on track. I have now a basic itinerary done up and a simple costing list provided to me by the travel agency. I feel however that this agency should be slightly more forthcoming in their information and show a bit more enthusiasm in helping its customers plan the trip. Rephrase: in helping its customers source out the best deals for the trip. Anyway, my mum and I made a call this morning to the company and hopefully they'll start getting their act together.
Its now the 9th of June and the trip is approximately just 3 over weeks away. I hoping to slot in a "full dress rehearsal" sometime this week or the next. I don't feel comfortable flying off and participating i the longest race in my life without really getting to know the gear that I'll be racing with. This again, leads me to another checkpoint in my to-do list before the trip. I need to sort out: my wetsuit; how to pack the bike; my bike servicing... and a whole host of other stuff. Not to mention keeping focus and maintaining some form of consistency in my training, which I admit, I have been doing a terrible job of. On another note, my goals for this upcoming race aren't too lofty either. I think I might need a coach for the year-end training. For that race... I do have some ambitious goals which needs fulfilling. Sigh... alright most of the guys are coming in already. Till the next entry!
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