Olympic News

So I'm not the only one.

Apparently Olympic Swimmer Amanda Beard has decided to go for another run at the Olympic Games-I think this is trial number three or four for her. I remember when she was a phenom at fourteen. She and I are about the same age and have been training for about the same amount of time-twenty years. It's really nice to know that I'm not the only one out there making the same sacrifices. However, her sacrifices don't include a pay cut since she does make $15,000 for each speaking engagement.

Read the article about Amanda here

On another note. I am set on a path to speak with Rochester's mayor, Rob Duffy about a part-time job with the city government. I approached his personal trainer at my gym-Mid-Town Athletic Club, and he said he'll pass him my card and I could probably meet/harrass him after the workout at 6:30am (man, this guy's dedicated) next Tuesday. I wonder how he'll react to a half-asian fencer girl approaching him right after his workout?

I envision something like this:

Me (In my head I'm wearing sweatpants and a t-shirt-or should I go the distance and wear a suit to the gym?):"Hi Mr. Mayor, here's a towel...and my resume."

Mayor Duffy: "Um, can I at least get a drink? You're in front of the water fountain."

Me: "Riiiightttt..."

Lastly, I am still working on a 501(c)(3)/non-profit so I can receive donations. Recently my club in Rochester was denied the ability to start a non-profit arm but I am looking into an organization called U.S. Athletic Trust to help me out. Updates on that tomorrow.

Alright, have a great Friday! Anyone going to go see Pirates of the Caribbean?