So I’m just gonna throw out something fun because I’ve had a very intense (and productive) day and am in need of a little break. Final debrief has been a mixture of high emotion, serious preparation, and much needed relaxation. We’re close. Very close. Yikes. But it’s cool. It’s the right time.
With the need for some fun, this is a portion of an email that Courtney’s mom sent to her, full of wit and wisdom. Naturally, I would encourage you to read the entirety of the blog on Courtney’s site:
With the need for some fun, this is a portion of an email that Courtney’s mom sent to her, full of wit and wisdom. Naturally, I would encourage you to read the entirety of the blog on Courtney’s site:
The reentry of a World Racer. You are the guinea pig for it, but I have all confidence.
First,
no dope slap (not literal just a good talking to), just a big Mom hug.
I will squish your head into my breasts so that you can have warm
memories of nursing.
no dope slap (not literal just a good talking to), just a big Mom hug.
I will squish your head into my breasts so that you can have warm
memories of nursing.
Second,
I have hidden all of the toilet paper. I don’t want you to be slammed
right into society. We have also had a squatty potty installed in your
bathroom and removed the door.
I have hidden all of the toilet paper. I don’t want you to be slammed
right into society. We have also had a squatty potty installed in your
bathroom and removed the door.
Third,
I will take all showers with you until you are OK in the bathroom
alone. When you are fine taking a shower by yourself, then I’ll just
stay in the bathroom while you shower.
I will take all showers with you until you are OK in the bathroom
alone. When you are fine taking a shower by yourself, then I’ll just
stay in the bathroom while you shower.
Fourth, you can just wait until next Christmas to open your gifts. I don’t want you to feel spoiled.
Fifth, you can’t use the new washer for at least a month. I don’t want you walking around in clean clothes.
Sixth, I bought a bunch of beans and rice so that you don’t have to digest meat right away. Strawberries are in season.
Seventh,
we are taking away Rhonda (my car) for a month. Gas is too expensive
and it would just be entirely too convenient to be able to go wherever
you want to. There is still a bus stop on Eastwood Road.
we are taking away Rhonda (my car) for a month. Gas is too expensive
and it would just be entirely too convenient to be able to go wherever
you want to. There is still a bus stop on Eastwood Road.
Eighth,
I had your new cell phone line disconnected. Too much pressure, that
way if people don’t like you, you won’t know, they can’t get up with
you anyway.
I had your new cell phone line disconnected. Too much pressure, that
way if people don’t like you, you won’t know, they can’t get up with
you anyway.
If there are any other requests, just let me know. Also, I can customize this program for any other racers that need one.
Of course, if anyone that I plan on seeing in the next few months thinks it’s a good idea to feed me only rice and beans, I would strongly encourage you to reconsider and cook me steak instead. Ditto for showering with me.
Of course, if anyone that I plan on seeing in the next few months thinks it’s a good idea to feed me only rice and beans, I would strongly encourage you to reconsider and cook me steak instead. Ditto for showering with me.
