This trip was uniquely one of a kind. It can't be replicated or duplicated, just imitated. Now that the adrenaline rush is over, my body is signaling it time to get back to reality.
I have taken a nap every day this week, while sleeping at least 10 hours every night. Quantifying jet lag is tough, But to put in perspective, over 30 days, imaging traveling to Australia, 4 times in a month. Or, being in the air for 2 hours every day, EVERY SINGLE DAY. And don't forget to account for being on public transportation for two hours every day.
My body was subjected to a lot. Towards the beginning of the trip, in Anaheim, food poisoning crept in. Trying to sit through a 3 hour game, 1 hour subway ride or 45 minute bus ride in Pittsburgh was pure HELL. It literally took all my intestinal fortitude to stay strong. 10 days and it hurt.
Seeing Joey Chestnut down 69 hot dogs was enough to make me puke. I swore off hot dogs, after having at least 15 on the trip. Good bless the good hot dog folks, but nobody should consume that many in a month, let alone 69 in one day.
As the trip went on, I gained a lot of respect for for flight attendants, pilots and those in the military. Having your body adjust to a new timezone, new bed and surroundings for 30 straight days was.....well....you can fill in the blank here.
Being off the trip, I can only compare it to the emotional high of training and then completing a marathon or winning the Stanley Cup. Every single moment it requires your mind, body and soul and once it's over......now what?
I've had to ask myself that question over and over again over the past week, trying to determine what's next. I've toyed around with studying for grad school and of course getting back into the job market..but what kind of job?
I would hope that my hard work would take notice from some in the PR field, or the travel industry. I learned the inns the outs and in betweens of navigating the 30 largest cities in America. For those who didn't know, I was in the radio industry doing news and sports. My dream was always to get on TV, and to a certain extent, still is. What I have learned and taught myself has been invaluable these last 30 days. What I have experienced will always be with me.
I am looking forward to continue to make blog entries to inform and entertain. I think my next one, will be my 5 favorite photos.
P.S. As a sidenote, I would like to put my two cents in for those who are returned military. They have faithfully served their country, often in the most extreme of circumstances. They are men and women of discipline, repetition and are critical thinkers. For those who read this, I would ask you that you pass it along and please take the time to hire those who have returned from active duty. They will be well worth the investment.
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