Respect

I've ordered some minor equipment for the trip and they're still to come. I've checked for new Leaderfins Waves Carbon, but it seems unlike that they will make in time. I own pair of Omer Milleniums made of plastic. They're one size too big and clunky. I have no idea how to pack them with me. I also have to build some kind of a rig for my mono. All the stuff that we have to carry with us for the baby. That's lots of stuff.

Training wise I am just doing some preparatory things. Today we did light yoga today to loosen up, stretch and just to have something to do. It felt great. For following days I will do the visualization exercises introduced me by Tanguy Crusson in his great blog. He is regular visitor to Dahab and has some great advice for deep diving.

I also got inspiring message from the guys at the national team. There's some very intresting courses coming up next year for pool disciplines and training. I also got some homework to read and do training wise (great reading, thanks Mikko!).

Three more days of work. I feel restlessness growing. Eagerness and excitement for things to come. There is lot's of things which can go awry on this trip. There is also lot's of expectations involved about the place and the environment. And there's this thing called xmas standing between me and Dahab. I just can't wait. I refuse to.

Today has also brought mixed set of feelings. I also got sad news today, that a close relative had passed away. I have thought about all the good memories, about my family roots and paying respect. Sometimes it is important to stop and think about the greater things in life. Consider the joyful moments with great people you've known, you are with and people you have yet to meet.