Stacy offered to let me stay in the lab today and rest my back. To be honest I was happy but I was also sad. I wanted to take a break and let my back rest but I was sad that I would not be going to Heald Island with everyone. They had an awesome time and the weather was perfect. I am happy for them but I am also a little sad that I missed it. I also am disappointed that I wasn't there to help the team. In Antarctica it is all about the team. No one talks about what "I" did but rather what "my team" did. It is amazing how so many people from so many different backgrounds are able to work together. It gives you hope for the rest of the world.
I did work on my journals today. I was feeling pretty lousy. On top of everything I think I am getting a cold. Isn't always that when one thing goes, it all goes. I guess my body is just falling apart. I am going to go to bed and hope that during the night my body repairs itself. Tomorrow is a big day. It is the SCINI Open House and I certainly don't want to miss that. See you tomorrow.
We are the only research team sponsoring an Open House for the general public. Everyone is really excited.