Peace Be The Journey

This is a public apology to everyone who reads this blog. I haven't written in three weeks, and I just left you all hanging about race day. Much has happened in just three short weeks. I am truly sorry I kept you in the dark. The internet went out at the OTC, so my only link to the blogoshpere (Not sure if that's a word, but it should be) was on my phone or at Starbucks downtown. These two options are not ideal for my marathon posts. Thus, I could not enlighten you all on my exciting life until now. I made it back home for the holidays, so I will have some time this weekend to write to my hearts content. You'll just have to wait until then to hear all about race day, more crashes, and driving school. I promise to have something up soon. Right now, I better get some shut eye. This working girl has to get up early and make some money during the break!

Maize bobsled tradition begins here I made the Wichita Eagle today. Bob Lutz, the local sports writer, wrote an article about me and my bobsledding adventures. I want to throw a huge shout out to Bob for writing the piece and everyone else who has had a part in getting me here. It's definitely a dream come true!

I know I don't normally post about other sports, but my Kansas State Wildcat volleyball girls just upset the No. 2 ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers! The Wildcats beat Wichita State University in 3 games to win the opening round match-up. Tonight I watched them battle it out with one of the top ranked teams in the nation and win. So exciting! They head to Hawaii for the Sweet 16 and play on December 9th. GO CATS! I was watching the game live on the Nebraska athletics website. They were playing in Nebraska in front of a packed house. Nebraska had never trailed at home, let alone lost a match this year. The K-State head coach, Suzie Fritz, had never won a game in Lincoln. And my feisty little Wildcats went in and believed that they could come out victorious. I can't stop smiling! My friend Matt Senske was watching the game with me. He went to Nebraska, so there is a bit of rivalry there. It's tough since I grew up a HUGE Nebraska fan, but I had to cheer for my Wildcats tonight.

It's been an interesting week and half at the OTC. I think this was my first Thanksgiving away from family, made my first snowman in New York, the band got back together, and crash #4 is in the books. Things are always exciting around here. Tuesday was the first big snow of the season here in Lake Placid. I had great snowball fight with Mr. Greg West and built this little guy. I also made a few snow angels to complete the outing. Fun day. Wednesday I headed out to the track for a track walk with a bunch of skeleton athletes. It was my first full track walk in Lake Placid, and it was interesting to hear how the track varies for skeleton athletes. I definitely enjoyed watching Coach Greg do his thing. He was helping out some friends with lines, and he'd make a great skeleton coach someday. Thanksgiving was very different, but much the same. I still ate Turkey and pie, watched college football and enjoyed a lazy day. The difference was that I was with a new family t