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Going for the Gold

August 10, 2008

After 3 days in Beijing I think I'm ready to go for the gold. I am used to the hot, humid weather and I have adjusted to the new time zone, which is 15 hours ahead of my home in the U.S.

The question is, which event should I win? I like ping pong, but I'm better at bicycling. I also like diving, but shooting seems like a good thing to try. I watched weight lifting yesterday and I think I'd be pretty good at that, too. I should take a lesson first, though.

I think I'll stroll into the hutong and think about it over some dumplings this morning. I found a shop with some great food, very nice people, and good prices. The steamed treats should help my mind decide which events to win. I feel sorry for my future competitors, unless they are happy with winning silver. I am not. It's gold only for me.

The best thing about being here is the support I've received from Ebaby! members. They've found us on the streets, in shops and waiting outside our hotel just to wish us luck. Thank you, members. I'll do my best for you.

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02:42 PM Aug 30 2008
sara727 China	I am in Beijing but I no see you

02:42 PM Aug 30 2008

sara727
China

I am in Beijing

but I no see you

09:17 AM Aug 29 2008
davidshen China	hi,john,how about your trip to China.Trust it's wonderful. if you like China,welcome to here if you want. I'm david fm Tianjin,China. MSN:davidshentao@hotmail.com

09:17 AM Aug 29 2008

davidshen
China

hi,john,how about your trip to China.Trust it's wonderful. if you like China,welcome to here if you want. I'm david fm Tianjin,China.

MSN:davidshentao@hotmail.com

07:40 PM Aug 24 2008
yaohuijuan Cocos (Keeling) Islands	Hi,buddy,u are so great.I believe that here in Beijing China will be a happy and memorable experiencefor you!

07:40 PM Aug 24 2008

yaohuijuan
Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Hi,buddy,u are so great.I believe that here in Beijing China will be a happy and memorable experiencefor you!

01:05 AM Aug 21 2008
wangjun2538 China	amazing boy,give us your email,please!

09:45 AM Aug 18 2008
Enid way China	I'm new in this website and co not know how to use it in a good way. I'm a Chinese girl,but I donot live in Beijing,so I cannot whach the Olympic Games there.I think you are lucky to whach some of them.And all the athletes from your country are very great.Espacially,I like Phelps best.

09:45 AM Aug 18 2008

Enid way
China

I'm new in this website and co not know how to use it in a good way.

I'm a Chinese girl,but I donot live in Beijing,so I cannot whach the Olympic Games there.I think you are lucky to whach some of them.And all the athletes from your country are very great.Espacially,I like Phelps best.

06:57 AM Aug 17 2008
eidy China	have a nice day

06:57 AM Aug 17 2008

eidy
China

have a nice day

01:13 PM Aug 12 2008

shadys
Mexico

I am new to this, but I urge learn English: S you join my challenge? greetings:)

10:33 AM Aug 12 2008
look4it_janet United States	I believe that men needs to be treated with respect and as a equal partner in a relationship, but all I seem to find is the ones that does not know how to respond to that or is untrusting to it. I feel like u should treat somebody with respect and like they are a person not a peice of meat or whatever. I am the type of person who wants somebody to feel wanted not just as a trophy. I am a very affectionate person and I love to cuddle, I like to show somebody how I feel not just telling them. I love to be close to somebody whether it is in the bed on the couch or wherever. I guess my dreams would be is to be happy and have a family my goals in life I want to go into business for my self oneday but that will be a while from now. I guess I want to work on my love life and be happy first. I have always wanted a child of my own and to have a family , but I guess when the time is right it will happen. I appreciate the fact that you are honest and open-minded with me from the start.. I see you are looking to find Mrs. right. I think we all go through that and I am sure someday that will come to all. I think too many people cut themselves short just to have something instead of actually being patient. Take from one that knows... I learned the hard way. I know one thing for myself is that I have made some mistakes in life but that's what life is about trial and error. The most important thing is that we learn not to repeat out mishaps.There is something I have to tell you, just got out of a bad relationship, I am scared of suffering another heartbreak and the games. I was born and raised in Poland in 1976... I migrated to USA in 1999 with my late father....My mother died at the time I was born...I'm in Nigeria at this time...I came here with my boyfriend Dave for the Christmas holidays. We took a vacation down here to celebrate christmas with his uncle. I paid for our trip to Nigeria, when we got here, we stayed in a hotel because his uncle was out of town. Dave got me drunk a night before the day his uncle was expected to be back in town. He stole my money and some of my baggages and He left a note stating that he was leaving for Germany to meet his family....I know we all have to make sacrifices but it is wise to choose the headaches wisely! I believe we had to stay at the Hotel because he never had an uncle in Nigeria or whatsoever. This was a plan!!!!! I can't believe he would go a long way just to rip me off. All my life, I have waited for this thing called crazy love. I didn't feel it at the right time but I felt it for the wrong person at the wrong time. Right from that moment, I have been stranded right here at the hotel. I'm heartbroken and left with nothing but expenses to pay at the hotel. The management of the hotel has threatened to throw me out of my hotel room by the end of this month if I can't come up with the money to pay my bills. I have an outstanding bill of $587 for accommodation plus $12 for Internet access. I came here on a visiting visa without a working permit so i can't work. The hotel manager seized my return plane ticket so I can't leave here without paying the hotel expenses. I tried to run out of the hotel but I can never be on-board a plane coming to America without my ticket. I am looking for something long term, but I do know that it takes time and effort to build a solid relationship. I want somebody to want me for me not something or somebody I am not. I want you to understand this, I do not need a boyfriend or husband to see me through this, I need a friend who is willing to lend me an ear, provide emotional stability and be there for me. Who knows, maybe at the end, we might end up being together. Please write me soon...I really need your help at this time...

10:33 AM Aug 12 2008

look4it_janet
United States

I believe that men needs to be treated with respect and as a equal partner in a relationship, but all I seem to find is the ones that does not know how to respond to that or is untrusting to it. I feel like u should treat somebody with respect and like they are a person not a peice of meat or whatever. I am the type of person who wants somebody to feel wanted not just as a trophy. I am a very affectionate person and I love to cuddle, I like to show somebody how I feel not just telling them. I love to be close to somebody whether it is in the bed on the couch or wherever. I guess my dreams would be is to be happy and have a family my goals in life I want to go into business for my self oneday but that will be a while from now. I guess I want to work on my love life and be happy first. I have always wanted a child of my own and to have a family , but I guess when the time is right it will happen. I appreciate the fact that you are honest and open-minded with me from the start.. I see you are looking to find Mrs. right. I think we all go through that and I am sure someday that will come to all. I think too many people cut themselves short just to have something instead of actually being patient. Take from one that knows... I learned the hard way. I know one thing for myself is that I have made some mistakes in life but that's what life is about trial and error. The most important thing is that we learn not to repeat out mishaps.There is something I have to tell you, just got out of a bad relationship, I am scared of suffering another heartbreak and the games. I was born and raised in Poland in 1976... I migrated to USA in 1999 with my late father....My mother died at the time I was born...I'm in Nigeria at this time...I came here with my boyfriend Dave for the Christmas holidays. We took a vacation down here to celebrate christmas with his uncle. I paid for our trip to Nigeria, when we got here, we stayed in a hotel because his uncle was out of town. Dave got me drunk a night before the day his uncle was expected to be back in town. He stole my money and some of my baggages and He left a note stating that he was leaving for Germany to meet his family....I know we all have to make sacrifices but it is wise to choose the headaches wisely! I believe we had to stay at the Hotel because he never had an uncle in Nigeria or whatsoever. This was a plan!!!!! I can't believe he would go a long way just to rip me off. All my life, I have waited for this thing called crazy love. I didn't feel it at the right time but I felt it for the wrong person at the wrong time. Right from that moment, I have been stranded right here at the hotel. I'm heartbroken and left with nothing but expenses to pay at the hotel. The management of the hotel has threatened to throw me out of my hotel room by the end of this month if I can't come up with the money to pay my bills. I have an outstanding bill of $587 for accommodation plus $12 for Internet access. I came here on a visiting visa without a working permit so i can't work. The hotel manager seized my return plane ticket so I can't leave here without paying the hotel expenses. I tried to run out of the hotel but I can never be on-board a plane coming to America without my ticket. I am looking for something long term, but I do know that it takes time and effort to build a solid relationship. I want somebody to want me for me not something or somebody I am not. I want you to understand this, I do not need a boyfriend or husband to see me through this, I need a friend who is willing to lend me an ear, provide emotional stability and be there for me. Who knows, maybe at the end, we might end up being together. Please write me soon...I really need your help at this time...