Am in Niseko enjoying a nice break away from the bubble that is INSEAD. Unfortunately, I've accidentally taken my break too literally and have cracked my ribs while skiing. While this has caused me a fair amount of discomfort (e.g. it hurts when I cough, sneeze or even laugh), I'm thankful the damage isn't much worse. This is probably going to put my out of action for at least 4 weeks at the earliest. I wonder if I can still to other things like swim and cycle before it's completely healed.
I am bummed that I'm not fully enjoying the winter sports that I would be if I had not sustained this injury. Maybe in some ways it's a good thing to be able to slow things down a bit and really enjoy a relaxing break although I really could do WITHOUT the pain from laughing. In my opinion, that's just cruel especially after the now infamous "Drunk Banana" prank. It had me laughing so hard, I was in literally in pain. So funny, yet so painful. =(
In the absence of the ability to take part in the MAIN reason that I'm here (to ski), I've had to branch out to other slightly less vigorous activities like exploring the local onsens which are amazing. Sore muscles or not, soaking in a hot tub of spring water while it is snowing outside can only be described as heavenly. If you've never done it before, I highly recommend you do at some point in your life. I've also taken to photographing more things around me in an attempt to amuse myself and will probably attempt to make a snowman tomorrow. Why? Just because. =)
Hmmm... I guess I no longer have an excuse for not catching up with my emails or with this blog while I'm here ;)
Random Fact: Kutchan, the town in which Niseko is situated in, is famous for skiing and potatoes so their mascot is... a skiing potato! You can't make this stuff up!
I am bummed that I'm not fully enjoying the winter sports that I would be if I had not sustained this injury. Maybe in some ways it's a good thing to be able to slow things down a bit and really enjoy a relaxing break although I really could do WITHOUT the pain from laughing. In my opinion, that's just cruel especially after the now infamous "Drunk Banana" prank. It had me laughing so hard, I was in literally in pain. So funny, yet so painful. =(
In the absence of the ability to take part in the MAIN reason that I'm here (to ski), I've had to branch out to other slightly less vigorous activities like exploring the local onsens which are amazing. Sore muscles or not, soaking in a hot tub of spring water while it is snowing outside can only be described as heavenly. If you've never done it before, I highly recommend you do at some point in your life. I've also taken to photographing more things around me in an attempt to amuse myself and will probably attempt to make a snowman tomorrow. Why? Just because. =)
Hmmm... I guess I no longer have an excuse for not catching up with my emails or with this blog while I'm here ;)
Random Fact: Kutchan, the town in which Niseko is situated in, is famous for skiing and potatoes so their mascot is... a skiing potato! You can't make this stuff up!
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| Jagata-kun, the Skiing Potato of Kutchan! |
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