Monday, May 25, 2009

Great flight so far.  My back is tired and I really want to go on a walk, but the stewardess gave me seconds on dinner and moved me to a row with five seats and only two of us in it, so I’m feeling pretty good.  I just watched Seven Pounds with Will Smith.  It was really uplifting and depressing at the same time.  The next movie is Bride Wars.  I doubt that will be as thought provoking (I enjoy movies that don’t require too much thinking).

It just changed from Sunday to Monday.  I had a day with no night, then another day.  I have a feeling, I’m going to be a little off on my sleep schedule for a few days.  By the time I adjust, I’ll probably be on the way back to Utah.

Getting off the plane was comical.  We had to fill in a form saying if we had any symptoms of the flu and a lady came through the cabin to take our temperature before we could get off the plane.  She was wearing a mask (along with all the airport staff) and snorkeling goggles.  She used a handheld electronic thermometer that she held to our foreheads to get a reading.  I felt like we were quarantined, but we did get off and I found my people easily.

I got a good short run in and a great dinner.  Now, I’m off to bed.  My hammer throw presentation is in the morning.

1 comment:

  1. Glad you had a good flight and did not bring any unhealthy American germs into your new temporary home. You'll be so busy you won't know you are suffering with jet lag.

    I am looking forward to hearing about your work and also the meals in Beijing - hope the all-you-can-eat buffets have been warned of your arrival - that's the real threat to China - not your flu!

    Stay alert for dragons - Rachel

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