T minus 12

Just a dozen days left until my official start date, and only two days before the show opens to the public.  Yes, I have ten extra days to get everything that I need to do done, and, judging by the fact that I freak out a little every time I look at my counter, that's a good thing.  Of course, it still seems forever away.  I still have three days off and four days of work and I'm spending four days packing, so I'm right on schedule with everything that I need to be doing.

These past few days have been days of buying supplies that I will need in Alaska.  Thankfully, I have a lot of it already, but I haven't bought a new pair of hiking boots since freshman year of college, and I haven't had a real need for a waterproof jacket.  I'm buying those, plus a few toiletries and specialty laundry supplies that may not be available in Alaska.

I have picked up bike riding again as if it were last month when I stopped; I am still struggling with tight turns.  I plan to hit the open road tomorrow to see how I do with the added distractions of vehicles and pedestrians.

I am learning to make a couple of different types of drinks and learning a card game for the Alaska project, so hit me up if you will be in Salt Lake on Wednesday!