Well this flu has been quite the formidable adversary, but I think I've forced it to retreat, if only temporarily. I've cancelled my last 3 shifts in order to rest and recouperate. I've been extremely conscious of my food and liquid intake and been sure to get plenty of rest and as much fresh air as possible. I'm really not sure how this trip is going to proceed. I'd feel a lot more confident and casual if there wasn't a deadline attached to my return. As it stands, it could be some pretty miserable hitchiking. Regardless, I'm stoked. Apparently Clayton is gonna be in Golden around teh time that I am, so it'll be cool to surprise him and see how the rigs have been treating him.

Since I've been on my back the last week, I've been watching lots of documentaries on the internet, and rented a few notable movies. If you're at all interested in Malcolm X or Gandhi, I highly suggest renting the movies of the same name. Both are quite strongly reconstructed movies, especially the former. Also, i just watcehd Kundun, an account of the Dalai Lama from birth to exile and it was remarkable. Amazing set decoration, costume design, scenery and musical score. And I also thought it did a very good job at remaining true to the spirit of the time, without overly demonizing the Chinese (who invaded Tibet).