stateside

After 3 countries, 2 continents, and nearly a full day of riding on planes I am finally back stateside. It was bittersweet leaving Australia, I didn't want to leave but it is nice to be eating salty, greasy American food again! I just couldn't stomach bread or cheese anymore. The jet lag hasn't been unbearable as I managed a full 12 hours of sleep last night, but I fear that needing a nap only an hour after waking up cannot be a good omen. I spent much of my last day in Australia on the southern coast which was blasting 40 mph winds, rain, and cool temperatures, so being greeted by a 70 degree day in Chicago was quite splendid. I am eager to start training with the team again for the cross country season. The team has now been together for a little over a week so I am a little tardy in my return but rest assure I needed the vacation. I have been feeling pretty lonely the last 24 hours seeing as Rachel was by my side everyday for the last 2 weeks, but we parted ways in L.A. yesterday morning. This blog is about to heat up! I will be competing for the Razorbacks this fall and for the first time since last March. So stay tuned folks!