A Celebration of Mundanity

T plus 4 days. Yep. Still pregnant. Actually slept well last night, well, after I fell asleep after four this morning (after having sushi at 2am and pineapple at 3am). We're still solidly stuck in at…

T plus 3 days. As much as I enjoy backrubs and hot chocolate at 3:30 in the morning, base camp would be a happier and more comfortable place if Epsilon would join us on the outside.

T plus 2 days. Watching favorite movie last night didn't inspire Epsilon, was hoping the "Flight of the Valkyries" scene of Apocalypse Now would have got her moving. Nope, she's still as snug as a…

T plus 1 day. Up late listening to foxes yelping and what I can only guess was a Lapwing calling right outside my window. Epsilon showing no signs of budging from base camp today. Hopefully the grey…

T plus 1 day. It's after midnight. I'm officially overdue despite my efforts to convince Epsilon otherwise.

T = 0 days. Here we are, Epsilon and I are still hunkered down. Starting to lose track of days, it's grey and dark again. Armed with fresh supplies, we may just camp out on the ball or take another…

T minus 1 day. Another grey day at base camp. Attacked in the night by a ravenous white ermine. Caught in the glow of my flashlight while pirating cheese. The Sherpa should arrive by noon. Hopefully…

T minus 2 days. Grey and windy day. Epsilon and I are still sat at base camp. Dreamt last night that Mark told me she arrived while I was sleeping. The Sherpa visits tomorrow, will the ascent be made…

T minus 3 days. Still pregnant. Raspberry leaf tea supplies running low. Hope to reach summit by weeks end.

Okay Epsilon! We're starting to get really impatient waiting for you to make your debut, which will be any day now right?