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Another Asian Birthday

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August 22, 2008

Hey all,

Well, just like last year I'm here in Asia for my birthday. I'm not really sure if I get to count it as my birthday quite yet because I still have four hours to go before it's really the 23rd of Aug. on the East Coast. Better yet, how about we start my birthday last night at 12am here in Beijing and let it go until 12am tomorrow night in Boulder. That would give me a 38 hour day to celebrate :).

The past few days I've not done as much crazy rush-around sight seeing as I might have thought. After an understandably overwhelming month or two I've enjoyed sleeping in some and hanging out with Billy. We have hit up the big sights but have also taken time to relax and not stress about doing "everything," which is a nice change for me.

Today will be much of the same. Billy is resisting the morning wake-up call but as soon as he's up well have breakfast and go out into the city. I'm meeting a friend here in Beijing for lunch and then I'll come back to the Village. A ton of us are going to settle down at the USA house to relax and watch the track meet and then we're going to see what adventures we can find tonight as we celebrate my 22nd birthday.

So, not crazy but a fun day in front of me and I'm excited to spend it with some great friends. When you go on these trips, especially multiple times, you start to get to know some of your teammates pretty well. We don't see each other much during the year but when we get together there are similarities and funny memories that bring us together like last year wasn't so long ago.

I miss everyone at home. I'm still having fun and am looking forward to Closing Ceremonies but oh man how I miss beautiful Boulder!



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#11
Lancebane   August 25, 2008 at 5:35pm
hey jenny.

please send me an email when you can. darlene and i have been keeping up with you from a distance. we are really proud of you. we live in austin, so if you have any big 12 meets in austin or waco we would like to come see you. keep the fire burning.
lance bane
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Nancy Q   August 24, 2008 at 9:01pm
Hey Jen
We just saw your smiling face during Closing Ceremonies!!! :) It is a touching production and it really got to me when the athletes were at the top of the mock stairs leading to the airplane and stood reflecting. I can only imagine the mixed emotions you're experiencing. But just remember the Olympic Rings are indelibly etched upon your heart and soul FOREVER and you've gifted us with moments we'll never EVER forget! THANKS!
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Duki & Mrs. Klages   August 24, 2008 at 4:50pm
Joyeux anniversaire, Jenny! Enjoy the closing cermonies and enjoy your birthday cake along with all the "sprinkles" you've had in Beijing! We're so very proud of you. Duki is up in Jacksonville, and did a "Jenny" (steeplechasing over the huge amounts of water that have collected around UNF's campus from the recent storm). Be sure to let us all know when you come back to Oviedo so we can catch up and enjoy more stories of your sprinkles. Thanks for keeping this blog so we can vicariously enjoy your sprinkles . Good luck this semester!
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#8
Max Group   August 24, 2008 at 1:08am
happy birthday jenny!
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Nick Pantoliano   August 23, 2008 at 11:21pm
Happy birthday Jenny. Hope it goes great.
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Tom Santaniello   August 23, 2008 at 1:48pm
Jenny: Happy Birthday. Enjoy the rest of your stay in China. Before you know it, X-C season will be here. Safe travels...Tom
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Nancy Q   August 23, 2008 at 9:17am
Happy Birthday Jen!
We pulled out an old video recently and watched those moments you rode Titan for me. Do you remember? I did the math and you were ELEVEN and so tiny on that horse! That was 1/2 your life ago. HAPPY BIRTHDAY girl. It has been remarkable to see what you've done with the last 11 yrs and look forward to seeing what you do with the next eleven. Have fun in Beijing and soak it all up. It is nice to be away long enough to look forward to returning home and it sounds like you're about there. :) Have fun at the Closing Ceremonies!
Love you much and so proud of how you represented Oviedo, CU and the entire USA. You're a gem. Nanc
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John Schermerhorn   August 23, 2008 at 1:13am
happy birthday!
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Leona McDaniel   August 22, 2008 at 11:34pm
Jenny,
Happy Birthday to you! Enjoy the sightseeing and the rest, you deserve it. Aunt Barbara says Hello and Happy Birthday also from Southern CA. You had a great race and I hope you are enjoying the experience, it sounds like you are. Thanks for the blogs, it makes it so much more real for us to experience it through your eyes. Leona
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David Ray   August 22, 2008 at 10:47pm
Big Happy Birthday! Enjoyed seeing you in Fam's interview. Cool stuff. Have a great birthday with many great memories to carry back home. Thanks again for sharing your adventure.
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Oviedo Fans   August 22, 2008 at 7:42pm
DEAR JENNY, qu ni sheng er kuai le!!!!!
Happy 22nd Birthday!!!! from your fans here in Oviedo!!
We are soooooo proud of you!!!! you are an inspiration to so many!!
Darryl Lucy Patrick Victoria Chloe Max and Minnie Jory
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