I’m going to Colorado this weekend to ski, probably at Keystone and maybe breck…not sure exactly. Going to be there for a short two days so hit me up if anyone is down there.

I’ve been thinking about what I’m going to do after South America…I don’t think I’m going to do Vegas this year. Though I return around the time the main event starts, I don’t really want to hassle myself with going back out right when I get home. I suppose I could change my mind but as of now, I’m not planning on it.

Some friends and I were thinking about going on a camping trip in the Southwest, maybe Zion. It would probably only be for 3-6 days is what we’re thinking, hopefully more on the longer side (6 days). My friends here in Nebraska are thinking about a similar trip that I’d go to as well.

In the fall? Not sure. Probably will have my own place by then (not sure)…I’ll probably flirt with the idea of staying in another country for a prolonged period (get a house and stay for a few months).

Writing some of these down here so I don’t forget…I want to compile a list of things I need to get done before I head out in April.

-Shots (yellow fever), I have this scheduled for Wed. Make sure I get a yellow fever certificate (and make a photocopy).

-Passport stuff- get all the stuff necessary for Bolivia (and perhaps other countries) that need information/visa. Print out some documents/make photocopies/fill out forms/etc.

-MAKE SURE I GET HEALTH INSURANCE before trip. I’ll get it very soon.

-Notify credit card company that I’m going to be out of the country.

-Get backpack all ready/any other necessary equipment (and think about what I’m going to use as a daypack)…thinking about just using a spare backpack to hold the essential stuff.

-Buy hiking shoes and some wool socks (I think smart wool is recommended). Maybe buy some other hiking stuff (better clothes).

-Talk to accountant (fml) about taxes. On the same note, pay Clayton his money (fuck you).

Among extra stuff, I need to:

-Do more cardio and prepare for upcoming hikes. Climb more (specifically lead climb) and gain more experience.
-Learn more about South America and make an outline of things I want to do/accomplish…basically make better details.
-Maybe brush up on spanish? Seems a bit meh but I guess it couldn’t hurt…I’m also guessing this ‘goal’ doesn’t get accomplished either considering how lazy I am.

Lastly, here is an article I read on anskypoker.com about the life cycle of Poker (as an industry), pretty interesting.

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edit: More to add on list, (not as important stuff) so I don’t forget anything:

-Toiletries/glasses/razor
-Climbing stuff (chalk bag?)
-Ipod (and charger)
-Clothes (shoes, both hiking and sandals/socks)
-Passport/wallet/yellowfever card
-netbook
-watch
-locks (small locks)
-regular backpack for day trips/etc
-CAMERA