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Pre-departure nerves

PERU | Thursday, 22 Jan 2009 | Views [304]

This is certainly not my first time out of the country, but it is the first time I've had zero plans about what I'm actually doing. I do not fly by the seat of my pants. I like to pretend I do, but in the end I need schedule and the assurance of a ... Read more >


Winding down

CHINA | Wednesday, 20 Aug 2008 | Views [260] | Comments [1]

Well, tomorrow is my last day of work here in BeiJing. It's been an amazing experience. I've seen all that goes on for a broadcast from runing cable to escorting gymnasts. I am not looking forward to the flight home, but I know I'll have the best responses ... Read more >


A little more

CHINA | Wednesday, 13 Aug 2008 | Views [224] | Comments [1]

Two days straight. Look at me go! This post is pointless really. Did I talk about the great wall yet? I went to the wall the other day. we took a chairlift to the top and this awesome toboggan to get down. it was fun. actually walking on the wall was ... Read more >


What a day!

CHINA | Tuesday, 12 Aug 2008 | Views [270]

To catch you up, things have been absolutely incredible since my last post. I have a new job, broadcast liason, which means I get to boss people around. It's awesome. Added bonuses, I get to be in the venue and watch the competition and talk with people ... Read more >


Let the Games begin!

CHINA | Saturday, 9 Aug 2008 | Views [262]

Today is the first day of competition. We tried to find a place to watch the opening ceremony last night, but couldnt get anywhere in time. so i ended up falling asleep on my bed and catching glimpses of the fireworks out my window. The good news is ... Read more >


Getting into the routine

CHINA | Tuesday, 5 Aug 2008 | Views [257]

It's been a couple days since I started working, and I'm getting into the routine. Up by 7, breakfast, 840 shuttle, work til 6, shuttle home, dinner somewhere, hang out with my suitemates, bed by 1. there really isnt a lot of time for fun. alhtough, ... Read more >


At last

CHINA | Thursday, 31 Jul 2008 | Views [310] | Comments [1]

Ni hao! I am for the first time posting from China. Today will be my second full day, and so far I'm having an absolute blast. I'm staying in the Olympic Media Village, and I feel like a rockstar. Everyone has gone above hospitable to make sure the guests ... Read more >


Countdown continues

CHINA | Saturday, 26 Jul 2008 | Views [239]

It's hard for me to believe I only have a weekend left. Last week I was sleeping in a teepee in the woods; next week I'll be in a hotel in Beijing. Guys, God is amazing. I was thinking how incredible it would be to have a Chinese kid at camp. I didnt ... Read more >


Bound for Beijing

CHINA | Monday, 21 Jul 2008 | Views [262] | Comments [1]

The countdown has reached one week. One week until I cross the world to visit one of the oldest and most interesting civilizations. And to top it off, I'll be at the biggest event in the universe: the olympics. I am super pumped but simultaneously nervous.... Read more >


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