Texas Comes to Town

The past two weekends, I've been visited by my buddy Sean and my parents. Sean came up from Austin so that we could both go to the Denver Broncos-San Diego Chargers game at Invesco Field at Mile High. The home team lost but it was still had a lot of fun. We didn't know of anyone tailgating so we bought a six-pack and pre-gamed ourselves, Texas-style, using the unmelted snow as an ice chest.

While on his visit, I showed Sean downtown Colorado Springs, where he met half of the intern class. I took him on a tour of the Olympic Training Center. We stopped by the Air Force Academy to peak inside the Cadet Chapel. We watched the Texas Longhorns advance to 11-0 in a downtown Denver sports bar.

With Sean gone, it was a quick three-day workweek and then Thanksgiving weekend. My parents flew up and we spent the break with my Aunt, Uncle and cousins in Highlands Ranch. It was there that we ate an untraditional Thanksgiving dinner (no turkey) and watched the Horns finish the regular season undefeated at 12-0. I took my parents on a tour of Colorado Springs on Friday, complete with OTC tour, AFA drive-through and lunch in Manitou Springs. Saturday, we walked around Boulder, Colorado.

I have only three more weeks left in my internship. I hope to finish strong and see a few more sights along the way.

Click HERE for photos of Sean's visit.

Click HERE for the latest Olympic Sports Scene.

Days until the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games: 75

Texas, how I've missed you

Two weekends ago, I visited my old friend, Texas. While there, I took my first Longhorn football game, took in about 30 minutes worth of live music and ate some barbeque. My Horns dominated, the music was mediocre and the sausage poboy was delicious. Of course, it was great to see family and friends, like Sean, Roseanna, Zach and Anthony. It felt good to be back in the Lone Star State, although it went by too quickly.

Since returning, I had the opportunity to dust off the old pinstripe suit and dance. Just about all the interns took the chance to dress up and attend the way-too-early christmas charity function, the YOT (toy backwards) party. One toy and two books granted you admission and free drinks until they ran out, way-too-early. Anything for the kids.

This past weekend I spent working on the set of a hit television show. I can't reveal which one just yet but rest assured that I was able to get a picture with one of the celebrities on the show. Just another day at the Olympic Training Center.

Click HERE for photos of Texas and the YOT party.

Click HERE to see October's USOC Athletes and Team of the Month.

Days until Sean and I are watching the Broncos-Chargers game at Mile High Stadium: 4

Business Casual

Halloween was a two-day event this year. Friday I was in costume at work, my office was one of a few that actually dressed up. I've never spent a lot of money on a costume and this year was no different. I bought a dreadlocks wig from Walgreens and borrowed another intern's tie-dye shirt. That night I went to a party thrown by one of my co-workers. Outside of four other interns and one other co-workers, I didn't know anyone at the party. It ended up being really fun and I got to know two of my co-workers a little better.

Halloween day was spent watching college football all day at the house I was house-sitting. The house, owned by one of my bosses, is like a ski lodge without the slopes, complete with hot tub and a nature trail for a backyard. The worst part was climbing his snowed under front yard to get to the front door. Anyways, the Texas Longhorns defeated Oklahoma State to remain unbeaten and in the hunt for the national championship game. After the game, some interns and I headed downtown where we met up with the rest of the intern class. I realized on the way down that I had forgotten my costume. I picked up a "Math Tutor" sign off the side of the road and carried it around with me all night. Surprisingly, the costume was a hit.

Click HERE for photos of Halloween and my home for the week.

Click HERE for the latest Olympic Sports Scene.

Click HERE for Teresa's article on a triathlete racing for a cause.

Days until I am sipping Bill Miller's sweet tea in San Antonio: 3