Okay, so I was messing around with this “Hana Bogota 2010” thing, and let me tell you, it was a wild ride. First off, I had to dig up some info on what this was even about. Turns out, it’s related to some training stuff, TCCC or something, and it had to do with giving some basic medical training to folks in the military who aren’t medics. That sounded pretty serious, so I knew I had to tread carefully.
I started by reading up on all the TCCC stuff I could find. It was a lot of acronyms and procedures, but basically, it boils down to teaching people how to save lives in a combat situation. I watched a bunch of videos and read some articles, trying to get a handle on the basics. After that, I tried to put myself in the shoes of someone who might be going through this training. I imagined being in a stressful situation, maybe hearing gunfire or explosions, and having to remember all these steps to help someone who’s injured.
Now, Bogota, that’s in Colombia, right? So I also did a bit of research on that. Beautiful place, from what I saw. Beaches, historical towns, crazy nightlife – sounds like a blast. And the food! I looked up some local dishes, and my mouth was watering just reading about them. And I tried to use the chart on page 52 of my folder to figure out the arrival of P-waves and S-waves.
But then, I tried to connect this to the whole “Hana” thing. I found something about a place called Lake Guatavita and some Salt Cathedral. Seemed pretty far out, but hey, part of the adventure, right? Then, I stumbled upon some info about a company called Hexcel Research, sounds like they do some fancy engineering stuff. They were talking about “speeds and feeds” and RPM calculations – way over my head, to be honest. I was just trying to piece everything together, you know?
Then, I did some research on Bogota. I learned that Bogota is the capital of Colombia and is a metropolitan city. Its history and culture, as well as its beautiful scenery, attract many tourists. After some searching, I found that there is a direct flight to Bogota from the city where I live. Great, that’s settled then, I need to book a flight!
So, after all that digging and imagining, I decided to put it all together. I wanted to see if I could somehow make these different pieces fit. I practiced some of the basic first aid techniques I learned from the TCCC stuff, just the simple things like applying pressure to a wound and stuff like that. I also tried to visualize being in Bogota, soaking up the culture, trying the food, maybe even visiting those places I read about. To make it all real, I even booked a flight, because why not? Life’s short, right?
At the end, I felt like I went on a little journey. A bit of a mental and emotional one, for sure. Started with some dry training material, took a detour through a vibrant city, and ended up with a newfound appreciation for, I don’t know, life? The fragility of it, the importance of helping others, the beauty of different cultures, the need for speed sometimes… It was a lot to take in, but hey, that’s what makes it interesting, right?
It might sound like a weird combination – military training and a trip to Colombia – but somehow, it all came together in my head. I got a taste of what it might be like to learn these life-saving skills and a glimpse of a totally different world out there. Plus, I got a trip to Bogota to look forward to! Overall, not a bad way to spend a few days messing around on the internet and seeing where my curiosity takes me.
