"Desynchronosis"

I guess that's what I am!  "De-syn-chronosed"  Jet lagged!

The symptons they say are:

Headaches
Fatigue, irregular sleep patterns, insomnia
Disorientation,  grogginess, irritability
Mild depression
Constipation or diarrhea

Other than the fact that my bowels are just fine thank you, I definitely have the rest of them to some degree.

They also say that it takes about one day of adjustment for each time zone crossed.  In my case that would be 12 hours or 12 days, exactly the duration of my visit.  That means I will be totally adjusted by the time I leave for home, at which time I will presumably start all over again?  The common belief also seems to be that travelling east to west is easier than vice-versa but I can't see that meaning much when you have gone exactly half way....after all as I mentioned the other day I went over the top as opposed to east-west, or west-east.  Here's what it looks like up there, by the way.



Anyway, it is now about 4 pm on Sunday afternoon and I am desperately trying to keep myself busy for the next 4 hours or so.  Today is the first day that I have actually felt my energy starting to return and I want to build on that.  I need to get a solid night sleep tonite and if I give in too soon I will be screwed again.  I have a busy week coming up and I need to be sharp to be effective. 

Of course my training has gone all to hell despite my best intentions.  Finally today I got onto the treadmill for about 45 minutes as well as a little time in the pool.  The concurrent problem is the buffet tables at this hotel!  Man is the food good!

I did forget my goggles at home so for todays smile I offer you a picture of my new Chinese ones.  Unfortunately they didn't have much selection.  Actually, I really like this picture.  I look about as goofy as a man get get without doing it on purpose.  Looking at pictures of myself is very, very good for my humility



And thats all I really got. Wish me well staying awake, and I'll talk to you tomorrow.

7.3 kms treadmill, 45 mins
swimming, 45 mins

"Oh Lord it's hard to be humble
When you're perfect in every way.
I can't wait to look in the mirror
Cause I get better looking each day."---Mac Davis

"Jet lag is your soul trying to catch up after flying."---Ryan Ross

Love
Peter