I will preface this by saying (if it isn't evident by the lack of detail I've given thus far) that we know very VERY little about the details of our work. It is kind of tiring to wonder day after day when you'll be given your instructions or at least know what you will be doing the next day (or any day, for that matter). But--finally!-- a call from Lisa, one of our supervisors, alerted us to report for duty.
Here is what we think our training schedule looks like until the Games begin:
Morning lecture
Lunch 11- noon
"Rest" until 1:30
Some kind of activity in the afternoon
I wasn't able to attend yesterday as I was still battling my mystery sickness (sorry for ignoring the blog, too) but today followed this same schedule. The lectures are from various managers and supervisors around the venue. Usually, we hear the same information at least three times. The first day we also got to tour the facilities, which was great. It is unbelievable to be behind the scenes, especially before all the commotion begins in August. Construction is basically finished, there are just minor things going in now, especially all of the computers and technology required for information storage and delivery between our venue and the MPC. (Basically, the faster the photographers from the big outlets like Reuters, Getty and AP can get their images out, the faster and more they are used/sold by news media around the world.)
We checked out the BMX track which looks insanely difficult to master at high speeds on a little bike (in my inexpert opinion). We have the great honor of seeing the first BMX Olympic competition ever which is really exciting!
Today, the best part of work was our rest time which we spend on battery-powered scooter bikes that are amazingly fun. Basically you can pedal if you want, or use the throttle (maybe?) to use the motor (I am not very technically inclined, I apologize) and then if you pedal AND use the throttle it goes really fast. Chris and I (whose scooters were the most charged) made it up a big hill and decided we needed the Wicked Witch from the Wizard of Oz's theme music to accompany our rides. I have a feeling we'll be using these a lot!
My roomie Val and I won't be able to sleep tonight; we are so excited about getting our uniforms tomorrow!!
3 comments:
Sounds like when the mystery illness is gone you'll be having a GREAT time! I was worried about you since you hadn't written in a few days. I can't wait to see your uniform-I expect a picture with you modeling it. Have fun and get well soon. love you bunches sweetie, Aunt Becky
Yes, I too was thinking you must have had another bout of it. Glad to hear from you again. The whole cycling thing is very interesting. I hope it gets coverage here in the US and not just what it usually is, 99% ice skating or gymnastics.
G-MO
You're not getting too many comments so I'll do something I don't do often to my other blog clients... leave you a SECOND MESSAGE in one day. You're looking thin based on your moped photo, EAT MORE CHINESE.
gmo
PS. I'm serious about the live turtle.
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