New Goals, back in America

Welcome back to the United States of America; it is a big change to be home. Life in Europe is very different to that of life in the United States. It feels good to be home, but I miss Europe very much. My trip to Europe to race my bike was an amazing experience and I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world. The trip did not accomplish the cycling goals I was hoping for. The broken collarbone and other set backs kept me from reaching my goals and peak potential. At some points it was very difficult to be in races that normally I would love and excel at to only be struggling to hold onto the group. The trip did teach me a lot about life and the importance of patience and the ability to pick yourself up when your down. I made many new friends that hopefully I will keep in touch for life.
Let me catch you up with what I have been up to since I last updated my web page. This week I started with The Atlas Funding Company, a full service mortgage provider specializing in residential, commercial purchases, refinance, and second mortgages. I am hoping to be able to be able to train and earn money with this commission-based job to support my cycling lifestyle. The new job is an exciting opportunity and I hope it is able to work out for me.
I have been very busy since I have been home, catching up with old and new friends. I have been working a lot for Mack Employment in the hospitality temp department. I have fun working all the different catering events and they were happy when I called to tell them I was coming home. I tried to give up cycling for a bit when I arrived home so I would have time for other opportunities in my life. I am now back training for next year with a goal of qualifying to ride the Olympic trials. It is unfortunate now that professional cyclists are now able to ride the Olympics; it takes away the main focus amateur athletes like myself used to strive to obtain.