Thank you!

Tonight it appears I'm in a writing mood and I just peeked at my stats, because I can from the USA. Thank you to Singapore for being my #1 readers. That was quite a surprise to me. I also need to give a shout out to Russia and the good people of Alaska, (who I spent a lot of good times with!). I'm so glad you made it back to your loved ones. Thank you for keeping in touch! I'm not sure who I know in Brazil, New Zealand, South Korea or any of the other countries but thank you for your support. Lastly, thank you to all in the rest of the US who have followed me...you're the best!

The best part of being in the sandbox is making new friends. I have had invitations from pals from all parts of the world to visit them in their homes and countries. I now need to travel and turn in those cards. And I've extended the same courtesy. Now where to go? I have choices from India, Kenya, Bosnia, Thailand, England, Italy, Alaska- OK, it's the USA, but you have to skip over Canada to get there, so that counts.

I like to take layover trips on my way home and see the world. I feel that since I'm away for so long, I should see "the fam" when I can, so I do. This trip I wanted to get home immediately to see my new guy be born and I since he was due to enter the world, I couldn't get home fast enough. I didn't do the pre-trip research and my choices were sadly limited by the Olympics.

Speaking of...has this been the most amazing games! I can't believe how much of the Olympic coverage that I have sucked up. Now I love my country and I rout for them...think Women's Volleyball (Misty & Kerrie's 3 peat!), Ashton Eaton & Trey Hardee in the Decathlon, US Soccer, Michael Phelps, the Fab Five- oops, can't use that nickname anymore...shouldn't there be a limit on the number of years a team can use a nickname? News flash...nobody cares anymore who used it way back when. But, you gotta love Bolt and the sweep by Jamaica in the event! He's a character and a gentleman and I was thrilled when he won gold! And to Bolt.. Thank you goes right back to you for running such a great race. Also, it was very considerate of you to pause in your interview for our National Anthem- Thank you. So exciting...

Passion, perseverance, faith, adventure, love, friends, family...all the things that make live exciting and worth living. I am so blessed to have it all over the world. Thank you God!