The content of this post is an adaptation of an original text written by Guy Laliberté.

I underwent some more medical tests: some new ones and others that were similar to those I had already passed.

We also continued learning more about the life support system, including a demonstration on how to use the toilet aboard the ISS and a fine sampling of food for astronauts! Needless to say, we had a good laugh!

Later on, during one of the meetings I had in the evening, we came to an agreement on which cameras I’ll be using.

The next morning was also busy with medical testing. My crew was there, too, and none of us escaped a mighty thorough inspection! Eyes, teeth, blood sampling, blood pressure… here we go again! On a positive note, I found the atmosphere much more relaxed than the first times.

Late afternoon, my doctor informed me that for next week’s visit of the GMK (Russia’s Main Medical Commission), I’ll need to do 10 minutes of vestibular training. WAIL!!! So we’re back to testing drugs once more. They injected a very strong sedative in my backside and 2 minutes later, I was using the walls to keep me upright as I staggered to a chair in the hall. I took a 45-minute break sitting still in that chair, absolutely unable to head for my workout.

And guess what? It worked! Thanks to a powerful drug and intensive positive image visualization, I was able to get through the full 10 minutes of vestibular training! After this phenomenal feat, however, the great Olympic athlete that I am passed out in bed and completely skipped lunchtime!