I had been hoping to snowshoe around some golf courses with my pack to get ready for the trip so that (1) I had worn in my shoes and (2) I was semi-used to carrying a pack. Since I hadn't bought a pair of hiking shoes since 10th grade (and because they just didn't fit anymore), the new ones were a godsend. However, they've taken a bit of time to break in, and I'm not even sure I've completely gotten used to them. I also took the time to actually pack my bag the other day. With a few things excluded, and without stuff that I'll put in a daypack as a carry-on, it's only about 35-40 pounds, which is way better than I had imagined. Anyways, after discussing the trip with Mack and how he'd been preparing, I've been on the treadmill every other day for an average of an hour and a half walking with the boots and pack. On the plus side, I get to watch an entire movie each time (so far, Wanted, Hellboy 2, Clockwork Orange, and We Were Soldiers, none of which I would recommend).
Other than this, I've been doing a lot of reading, a little cooking, getting small items together for the trip, doing stuff around the house for the rents, some photography now and again, ... not really sure how I spend all of my time. Oh, and I sleep a lot. I also have two more interviews to get to this week, so those will be small but time consuming trips.
There's been a lot of activity lately in the backyard, not entirely sure why. We've seen a bunch of coyotes, deer, rabbits, etc. And it's been really, really cold. But, more to the point, here are two bucks that were outside, the shots were taken from inside so they're not spectacular. A 7 and a 10 point buck, respectively (if I counted correctly):
Mack just arrived in Santiago two days ago and seems to be having a blast. Justin leaves today. Yikes.
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