Aside from lots of rowing, I’m also spending my time listening to music, audiobooks, lectures, and more. Want to know what good stuff is loaded on my iPods? I’m afraid I’m going to tell you anyway.
For music, I’m listening to Zero 7, Bitter:Sweet, Kate Havnevik, Sia, Miguel Migs, Imogen Heap, Air, Bat for Lashes, Kaskade, Jem, Natalie Walker, Radiohead, Olive, Jamiroquai, Garbage, Swayzak, Thievery Corporation, Coldplay, Brazilian Girls, Emiliana Torrini, Fiona Apple, Flunk, Gorillaz, Hird, One Republic, Lily Allen, and lots, lots more.
I have quite a few audiobooks but the only ones I have listened to yet are by a Zen teacher, Cheri Huber, who gave me over 30 of her audiobooks for my trip. Her teachings have definitely helped me to accept and embrace my endurance challenges, perhaps something I can touch on in another blog. I’ve also started “Eat, Pray, Love,” “Three Cups of Tea,” and “Blood Diamonds” but still have a way to go until finishing. Above all, I listen to comedians (at least 30 hours worth!!).
And for some special milestones or days with bad weather, I have these movies loaded on an iPod Touch: All Harry Potter movies, Twilight, Borat, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Two Towers, and Sex and the City.
Unfortunately, nothing wildly interesting has happened during the last few days. Eating, rowing, sleeping. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. The thing about adventures is they can be largely uneventful, but it is those few incredible moments that make it all worth it – can’t wait for more of those moments to come.
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Sounds like you have some great entertainment to help keep you company. Have you had some bad weather since you began and what did that consist of? Hard to imagine that there wouldn’t be exciting things happening more often on the Atlantic and I never really thought about “adventure being largely uneventful” so that when things DO happen they are worth the wait. Keep the info coming and tell Connor’s fish hello. God speed & stay safe.
Thanks for naming the fish Steve – please don’t let any sharks eat him! I Love You.
Connor
Oh, I dunno….I think swimming with fishes all alone in the ocean might be considered memorable. You’re in such control of your situation, it’s almost sounding easy (though I know it’s far from it). Carry on!
It’s Allie – have you seen any dolphins, or other animals besides the fish and turtles you talked about? I loved the turtles, they are so cute.
eat pray row. goodluck
It sounds pretty eventful to me:) I hope you have not gotten too used to being able to see the sunset and rise at sea.
Love to hear about and see your progress. You have so much strength. All the best.
It is great to read your blog. I have read some of those books, and some I would love to read. I am so happy things are gooiong well for you. Keep up the adventure. Roberta
Katie,
Glad things are going good. What has happened to Sam? Don’t hear from him lately. Is he back home now?
My husband, Darrell, wants to know how you stay on course. I want to know if you are able to speak with your family and if you’ll be doing any interviews at sea? I think it would be very compelling for the public to hear from you mid-adventure. Many more people would hear about the woman alone in the middle of the ocean and be informed of your cause. Keep up the steady progress. We are so enjoying your posts!
Tommyja – I’m still here, keeping things ticking along; just letting Katie let you all know what’s going on for now!
Hello Katie, You are sooooooo amazing. We think about you all the time and talk to Nicole about your accomplishments. You have gotten so far already, we are praying for you. Good luck! Maureen and John Palmisano
i heard about your adventure thru a friend. i think it’s great what you’re doing. be safe and hopefully you have “samba love” by kaskade in your ipod – it always makes me feel easy-breezy:)
Loving the updates girl!!!!
Hi Katie,
Mini Wilson 2 here…
I’m sorry, I’m not too good w/ answering certain systems like “Twitter”…. so I’m answering the call from Mini Wilson 1 here…
Sounds like you’re right on schedule. I’m sure the turtle was a welcome visitor! Have you seen any sea birds since leaving the coast… I would think you would get a few visits from a tired migrator landing on your canoe for a rest…
I just brought the family back from snow skiing in NY for the past MLK weekend… sounds like your atmospheric temps and mine have been quite a bit different… Have you seen many shooting stars at night? Katie, I know I’m 58 yeaqrs old but I can’t believe that of all of the music your are listening to, I don’t recognize any of it. I wish I would have known, I would have sent you on your way with something good!
Tomorrow at our Rotary breakfast meeting,I have to give them an update on how you’re doing… What do you want me to include?… bvesides you look and sound great!
a long way to row. God speed!
Katie, I am following you everyday… love the photos and am glad you are doing so well! Phillip from Warren Wilson College
mini-wilson here…do you read me
I’ve sent a few messages via web and here…
are any getting through…?
We have a meeting at 7:30 AM EST Tuesday 1/19…
can you give me an update prior?
20′ is very tall..don’t you close up the canoe when waves that large are in the area?
…from CRTinc1@windstream.net @ 4:15 AM EST
Brilliant to see you’re doing so well Katie! Well done. Sorry it’s taken me so long to catch up with you but I’ve found you now so will follow with high hopes and expectations.
Katie,
thinking of you, praying for you, and missing you. Much love, Doo
Living vicariously through your eyes. Keep those posts and pics coming.
Godspeed
Katie,
I am tracking your progross and reading your
entries with my 3rd grade reading students.
We are all routing for you.
Hi Katie! I’m so happy that your doing so well!! A once in a life time experience! It’s is amazing what your doing. Best of luck!!
Hi Katie, Keep rowing girl! You are amazing!!!! I am a 4th grade teacher that just found the site, my daughter sent it to me. I am planning on sharing it with me students. You will be an inspiration for them. Stay strong!!! Tracy Jurek
Katie,
Keep on a Rock’en Girl!
Lynn
South End Rowing Club
SF, CA
Glad to hear weather cooperating , we are here reading your post and wondering what it is like to be in the atlantic this evening , we all think you are brave , and hopefully will inspire some of the young kids boys and girls to think BIG early in their lives . would like to see those stars you talk about , maybe some day
Hi Katie!,
Wow – from the map you sure are motoring! No “doldrums” for you. May you experience and enjoy every moment, ‘cos it will be over before you know it, and like with the Allegheny, you just might feel like doing another lap
Last time I was in Italy (I go every year), my hostess was relating from her knowledge of classic literature, that Jason (of argonauts fame) when asked about one of his seafaring journeys replied “Ho attraversato l’oceano con gli zoccoli” – meaning “I crossed the ocean with my clogs” – the significance of this being that he had done this, surmounting great odds and adverse conditions, with very little, just the basics and his indomitable spirit to bring him through.
To me you come closest to personifying this ideal (you’re wearing one giant clog!). I was very moved by reading of your story, which is being played out daily on the swells that roll under the expanse of God’s heaven.
May He be your guide and companion and may you continue to find further challenges that match your courage, faith and determination.
Un abbraccione (big hug)
Andrew
Katie,
You are such an inspiration to us all!! No matter what we are going through here, I continue to check on you!
You are doing very very very very good. (Larry David) Ha!
Keep up the rowing!!
What about just listening to and enjoying the splish splash of the water and the sounds of the ocean and its dwellers?
How do you deal with the “bathroom” issue?
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