So Here Goes

So here goes, I'm officially becoming a blogger. Mostly because a few of my facebook friends ask me to, but also I think the thoughts in my head are tired of being bottled up, so I have decided that they are now mature enough to come out and experience the world. So Here Goes...

I'm not going to do some long intro into my life or my purpose in life (which I'm still discovering) I'm just going to jump right in and start where I am, in Athens, Greece. Im awaiting my next track meet in Patra, Greece on the 30th that will be a 200m sprint, Yay!! Fun Run.

I've been over here in Europe since June 7 and am scheduled to return home some time around July 20th, tick...tock...tick...tock... I have uploaded my facebook page with some videos I did as like an improtu blog so my friends can some what see what my life is like over here in Europe.

Let me just say this, until you are actually walking in the shoes of a "professional" track and field athlete, no blog, photo, tweet, or website can truly help you understand what life is like over here, especially if you are not running the so called 'A' meets. Those meets are like the Ruth's Chris of the running circuit. Let's just say I'm running at Ryan's steakhouse buffet, but it all pays so I'm not complaining, however had to give you an analogy because there is a huge difference.
Namely, accomodations. I think I can look in the mirror and say I'm probably one of the most adaptable athletes in this sport. I do share with my agent what things are like, but I do not complain when my rides are 4 hrs late picking me up, or when I have to take 5 trains to get to a small town in France, or even when my night's stay is at a youth athletic club center with community baths. I put a smile on my face and remember how wonderfully blessed I am to get paid to do what I love. Sometimes meager pay, but still a good day's work. So in my efforts to be diligent with my blog I will post a view videos that I have done so far and will pick things up from there. Thanks for reading...remember SpeakTruth!