A serious case of Bieber-fever and driving anxiety!

There is no way you could have missed the new album of the Biebs. You might even suffer from a serious case of Bieber-fever like I do. I can't seem to get into the car and not hear a Bieber-song while driving to work. He's everywhere and I like it. #sorrynotsosorry

I think I might actually go and buy the album. Do you still buy CD's? 

Besides from my Bieber induced raise in body temperature, driving to work has been a nightmare lately. I've always been commuting to work by train, but since I decided to move in with my parents, during the months leading up to my departure to Canada, I've been driving my Dad's car to work. It's the worst.. This is what a typical morning looks like for me: 

An emotional roller coaster - Mont Blanc Diary

“I began to realize how important it is to be an enthusiast in life. If you are interested in something, no matter what it is, go at it full speed, embrace it with both arms, hug it, love it, and above all become passionate about it. Lukewarm is no good!” – Roald Dahl

I couldn’t think of a better reason to embrace this challenge.

Hug the mountain! Literally at some point…

Wednesday July 1^st 2015 – Support is key!

It’s my last day at work before I’ll be going on the big adventure. It being an adventure is evident from the heartwarming support I get from friends, family and colleagues: from a pat on the shoulder till hugs, good-luck-charms, chocolate hidden in my bag and got-me-to-tears postcards. I’m overwhelmed!

Thursday July 2^nd – Saturday July 4^th – Do I need a bigger bag?

Stressing out over packing!! I can honestly say I’ve studied the gear checklist, provided by Mountain Network, to the best of my abilities. Check-check-double-check. I gather all required, and some more, clothing plus everything I suppose might be convenient at some point during the trip. From soap-without-water till (nail)scissors and from a bathing suit (you never know ;)) till a sleeping mask. I rented most of the wind- and waterproof clothing from Mountain Network, along with all the technical gear like the pickel, crampons and gaiters. The last few days before heading full speed into this adventure I stay over at my parents house for some pampering. On Saturday I head to the store to buy me some pack-food; snickers, granola bars and chocolate. Because you turn into a right diva when you’re hungry.

Everything fits in the bags. Yet another thing I need not to worry about. Ready to Rock!

Sunday July 5^th 2015 – Dinner with a view!

I’m travelling to Chamonix with fellow expedition members Bart and Y.  They left home at around 8 am and pick me up near the highway, where my mum, dad and sister Chelsi dropped me off and will be waiving me goodbye. It’s on! Did I pack everything that was on the list? Did I train enough? What’s the weather like on the mountain? What the hell was I thinking taking on this challenge? A number of questions that pop into my mind at some point along the way, but vanish once we approach our destination and have a first glance of Mont Blanc. This is what brought me here!

Yay, almost there!