Wow! I can't believe 2008 is over. The year went by fast. A lot happened in just one year.
I changed positions at my job a few times. First, I went to Membership where I basically processed memberships all day long, which was not enjoyable. Then, I was saved and was offered a position in Coaches Education, where I now work in the US Olympic Training Center. It's pretty exciting out here. I get to watch all the Olympic skiers and snowboards do their training and testing so they can become gold medalists! The USSA is currently building a $20 million facility which will be known as the Center of Excellence (COE). The COE will include the training facility as well as the offices for the staff. It's pretty amazing to be apart of such a great company. And with the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver around the corner, things are really getting exciting!
Besides work, I met someone who changed my life. I actually thought he was going to change my life forever, but things didn't work out. He was my first love and, unfortunately, I never had the opportunity to tell him how I truly felt...or still feel. It was a heartbreaking experience, but I suppose everyone goes through it at some point in their lives. The worst part about it is that I keep looking back and knowing the things I should have done differently and how I was given the opportunity to do something, but never did because I was too afraid. Fear seems to be the only thing that is holding me back from being myself and getting what I want in life. But, then again, he may have been in the same boat. I blame myself. We could have had something great, but I blew it...one of the only regrets I have in my life.
Other than work and the short-lived love life, not much has happened in the last year. I was able to spend Christmas with my family, unlike last year when I was in Cancun with the Alvords. I was told that I could never be away from family at Christmas ever again. It just wasn't the same on the beach. Christmas should be spent in the snow!
This coming year, 2009, is going to be big! The USSA is preparing mentally and physically for the 2010 Olympics. I know the next 12 months will be highly demanding in every aspect of my job, as well as everyone else involved with winter sports. It's going to be a good year for skiing! Lots of snow so far, and winter has only just begun! As one of my co-workers says, "Ski ya later!"
