I am so proud to be an American right now!

Four years ago I started this journal and wrote in it several times a day. Through the tough times in Sweden, all of the lonely times, as well as the many happy and good times, it was a wonderful way to document my daily life and keep others informed. And I made some TERRIFIC friends along the way, I love you all ( Read more... )

Hello.
Looks like our webhosting/domain expired. So, this is my only online presence at the moment. Hopefully I will be able to get it fixed ASAP.

The turkey is a in the oven, I just got a short run in, I got a good haircut and a new outfit yesterday, T brought me flowers yesterday (belated for my bday and also for a bad day!) and mom and dad are here! It is truly a Happy Thanksgiving ( Read more... )

We had a GREAT weekend in Philadelphia. My parents are here now and I am gearing up for my very short work week, but I wanted to pop in and say THANKS for all of the birthday wishes from my online friends! I am not around much on here anymore, so the fact that so many of you cared to wish me a happy birthday really touches me! Thanks for all of the ( Read more... )

I'll be relaxing HERE all weekend. We were going for the marathon, but colds, etc. have put T's training on hold, so we'll be tourists instead. Ahhhhhhh. Always fun to go to a new city - neither of us has been to Philly before ( Read more... )

Do I EVER write in here anymore ( Read more... )

I finished the NYC Marathon yesterday, it was quite an experience. The course was much tougher for me than my first marathon in Stockholm, and my finish time reflects that. But, the crowds were AWESOME as were my fellow runners. Such a wonderful experience. T and his family were at mile 8, but I didn't see them there. I saw them between mile 17 and ( Read more... )

Today I rest, hydrate, and visualize.
Tomorrow I conquer New York.

Here's a tour of the course.

So, I've been very busy with the guests, and the marathon is THIS SUNDAY!!!

Here are some pics from the "Top of the Rock" at Rockefeller Center, we were there yesterday on the first day the new observation deck was open! Neat!


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