Today, I tragically learned that I am really not cut out for the Amazing Race. Actually, I knew that already because I am big huge klutz who gets really irritable without much sleep, but today just confirmed that. So, let's just look at some skills needed for the Amazing Race and how I rated on those...
1) Ability to stay calm in an airport. My flight from Chicago was delayed, which did not make me particularly happy. Also, I was completely unable to stay alert at the baggage claim, which could also be a problem. On the other, no major panic attacks this time. 5/10
2)Ability to carry one's own luggage. Nothing bothers me more on The Amazing Race when someone whines and drops their luggage and makes their partner carry it. I should have taken that into account before bringing this particular duffle: doesn't roll well, but too heavy to carry. I was doing really, really well until we were about two blocks from the center, when David volunteered to just stack it on his own luggage. Also, Mary Jane and I had to each take an end of all of our luggage to get it up to the 6!th floor. 4/10.
3) Does not get lost. I did remarkably well at this. I think it is because I obsessively studied maps of London all summer so I would know the tube route and the exact location of the London Centre. 10/10
4) Endurance. I was sooooo tired that unpacking my luggage exhausted me and I slept for the next two hours. I don't really think that is much of a skill 2/10.
And this is why I would be eliminated. Not even one of those close race to the finish ends, but one of those you-were-so-late-that-everyone-is-on-another-continent-by-now ends.
Hope semester is going well and I'll post more later!
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Hope you're enjoying everything! Be sure to post photos when you have some. And I'll try my best to keep you updated! Sara
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