Monday, June 13, 2011

Monday night preparations

The night before the car survivor competition I have spent my time preparing for the trials and tribulations I will be facing over the next week. I will enter a car with 4 other competitors vying for the rights to proclaim themselves "Car Survivor Akron 2011" and win a 1996 Lexus ES with ~185,000 miles on it. The car is valued at $4,000 which is more money than I would make working over the entire summer, so I feel that giving up a week or two of work will be well worth it especially considering I have the full support of my boss and co-workers in this venture.

I have my laptop ready along with my Droid 2 to keep me occupied for however long I am imprisoned within the metal prison. I have been told by Akron Aeros officials that the Wi-Fi where we will be staying at is spotty at best but I will be able to access the internet with my computer through my phone. I hope I am the only one among us to have this available allowing me to keep myself busy and occupied for a longer period of time before growing frustrated out of boredom. Along with this I have basic toiletries, protein bars, baby wipes and changes of clothing.

I have spent the last few days getting my body prepped to handle the 6 hours breaks in between bathroom access and I am fully prepared to sit in the car for up to two weeks. With the possible winnings from this contest I plan on being able to use the money I saved up for a new car to pay off some student debt, get back in school and finish off my B.S. in Physics.

Overall, I feel pretty good about my chances and I know my body and limits well. I contain a high threshold for the uncomfortable and monotonous along with being easily entertained. I look forward to crowning myself Akron's #1 Car Survivor of 2011!

7 comments:

  1. Good Luck Matt! I'll send you some trade offers to keep you busy. Make us proud Bud!

    Ken Holak
    NOBL Phillies

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  2. Good luck ... bring a cigarette lighter adapter to charge your phone. Mine goes dead after an hour or so when I tether it.

    Also, why change cloths? The more you are offensive, the sooner the other guys will bail.

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  3. Good luck Matt! Remember, Pork n' Beans are your key to victory.

    Mark
    NOBL Expos

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  4. fashion tells us that stinky guy is gone! Yay for you guys!

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  5. Go Ma-att! Go Ma-att! Go Ma-att!

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  6. Thanks for all of the support guys! I am doing well!

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