I didn't get to watch the match this morning since I had to return to work - but nbcolympics.com reports that Dalhausser/Rogers won the match in 2 sets.
And again, the amazing race from last night.
8.11.2008
8.10.2008
An Amazing Race
The Men's 4x100 relay pulled out some real amazing tricks from their speedo's tonight to win Gold. (And upset the smash-talking French!)
I was working out while watching the race tonight, and let me tell you I would have jumped and screamed on the treadmill if I didn't think I would have severely injured and embarrassed myself. I can't really describe it, but it was just the most amazing race I've ever seen.
Oh, and that also means that Phelps has 2 golds now...
Tomorrow morning Dalhausser/Rogers will be playing Switzerland in their second game of pool play. Let's hope they've learned from their mistakes from Saturday and play like the top team that they are! They still have a chance in their pool seeing as the Latvians fell to Argentina, and Argentina fell to Switzerland....
A different hunt for Gold... Kerri Walsh lost her wedding band during their opening game versus Japan. But, no worries, it was found after the day's matches were complete. I guess this is the best 17,000 tons of sand to lose something in!
I was working out while watching the race tonight, and let me tell you I would have jumped and screamed on the treadmill if I didn't think I would have severely injured and embarrassed myself. I can't really describe it, but it was just the most amazing race I've ever seen.
Oh, and that also means that Phelps has 2 golds now...
Tomorrow morning Dalhausser/Rogers will be playing Switzerland in their second game of pool play. Let's hope they've learned from their mistakes from Saturday and play like the top team that they are! They still have a chance in their pool seeing as the Latvians fell to Argentina, and Argentina fell to Switzerland....
A different hunt for Gold... Kerri Walsh lost her wedding band during their opening game versus Japan. But, no worries, it was found after the day's matches were complete. I guess this is the best 17,000 tons of sand to lose something in!
8.09.2008
Vicotries, Tragic Loss, and a Bump in the road - UPDATED (again)
Today's been full of volleyball- one of my favorite sports to play and watch. This morning I watched the US Women beat Japan in the indoor (6-person) competition 3 sets to 1. Despite tragedy striking US Volleyball.
Before I left to study this afternoon, I caught Nicole Branaugh and Elaine Youngs win their first match of the olympics. They are the US #2 team behind May/Walsh.
Speaking of Misty May and Kerri Walsh- they just started playing Kusuhara/Saiki of Japan so I don't expect anything less than spectacular from them as well. They are defending olympic gold medalists after all! President Bush even came to visit them yesterday and wish them luck...oh what an honor to make the commander in chief sweat!
UPDATE- They won in a dominating 2 sets to none. 21-12, and 21-15.
The sad news of the day - Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser lost in the first round to Latvia :*( There is a long way to go in competition for the #1 ranked US team, but this upset early on, doesn't really allow for any mistakes in the future.
Sidenote: US also scored a trifecta in women's fencing taking Gold, Silver, and Bronze in the individual sabre.
Michael Phelps won his first of what I (and the US as a whole) presume of many Gold Medals in Beijing by setting a World Record in the 400m individual medley.
Non-Olympic tragic news: Comedian, Bernie Mac dies at 50.
Before I left to study this afternoon, I caught Nicole Branaugh and Elaine Youngs win their first match of the olympics. They are the US #2 team behind May/Walsh.
Speaking of Misty May and Kerri Walsh- they just started playing Kusuhara/Saiki of Japan so I don't expect anything less than spectacular from them as well. They are defending olympic gold medalists after all! President Bush even came to visit them yesterday and wish them luck...oh what an honor to make the commander in chief sweat!
UPDATE- They won in a dominating 2 sets to none. 21-12, and 21-15.
The sad news of the day - Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser lost in the first round to Latvia :*( There is a long way to go in competition for the #1 ranked US team, but this upset early on, doesn't really allow for any mistakes in the future.
Sidenote: US also scored a trifecta in women's fencing taking Gold, Silver, and Bronze in the individual sabre.
Michael Phelps won his first of what I (and the US as a whole) presume of many Gold Medals in Beijing by setting a World Record in the 400m individual medley.
Non-Olympic tragic news: Comedian, Bernie Mac dies at 50.
Puppy Games 2008
This will just melt your heart...
Yes, we all know that the Olympic games started today, 8-8-08, in Beijing. And I did see tidbits of the opening ceremonies while working out at the gym. The lighting of the torch was pretty darn cool, IMO. (Mom- that means in my opinion) But did you know that 8-8-08 also was the start of Puppy Games 2008?! I did not, just found it myself, but after a long day of studying tomorrow, be assured that I will be just as interested in them as I will be in the human games!
Check them out on Animal Planet!
Yes, we all know that the Olympic games started today, 8-8-08, in Beijing. And I did see tidbits of the opening ceremonies while working out at the gym. The lighting of the torch was pretty darn cool, IMO. (Mom- that means in my opinion) But did you know that 8-8-08 also was the start of Puppy Games 2008?! I did not, just found it myself, but after a long day of studying tomorrow, be assured that I will be just as interested in them as I will be in the human games!
Check them out on Animal Planet!
Long road ahead
So the week has been long and busy - after recovering from my thunderstorm trauma. I have decided to get back on track, I need to be super-de-duper disciplined over the next 3+ months. I'm working for 2 pretty big things - first being my exam. I want to do well on my first try, I just have to get immersed in the material, the only way to do that is to work on it EVERYDAY. Ugh! I know... Since that's a pretty big commitment and I can't really afford to have social distractions the next big thing really takes care of 3 things I want to get back on track.... Diet. Exercise. Budget.
So here's the plan- I study 3 nights a week at work . This keeps material in my head, and they feed me so I'm saving food $$. After studying I need to destress and relax - I can do that at the gym - which I'm already paying for every month so instead of going out elsewhere and spending $. So my diet will be restricted by dinner at work with a decent portion, I'll save some time and cash. Then I will go to the gym and work off the dinner, and then some. So I hope by the holidays I'm much firmer and comfortable in my own skin. And by staying on this course, I hope to save $$ and help pay down my debt and building savings.
Believe it or not, when I'm done with this exam, it will be my one year anniversary at Segal! I can't believe how much has happened so quickly. So, now's the time to get on track and set myself up for many more successful and healthy years!
So here's the plan- I study 3 nights a week at work . This keeps material in my head, and they feed me so I'm saving food $$. After studying I need to destress and relax - I can do that at the gym - which I'm already paying for every month so instead of going out elsewhere and spending $. So my diet will be restricted by dinner at work with a decent portion, I'll save some time and cash. Then I will go to the gym and work off the dinner, and then some. So I hope by the holidays I'm much firmer and comfortable in my own skin. And by staying on this course, I hope to save $$ and help pay down my debt and building savings.
Believe it or not, when I'm done with this exam, it will be my one year anniversary at Segal! I can't believe how much has happened so quickly. So, now's the time to get on track and set myself up for many more successful and healthy years!
8.05.2008
This is why I hate thunderstorms
Chicago was hit pretty bad last night by two big thunderstorms with constant lightening and high winds. Initially, I was out to eat (all you can eat) sushi with Megan, Ashley and Tom. Sushi Para II is garden level, and I felt safe there despite seeing all the lightening reflect off of the mirrored pillars. Well when I got a text from a friend in the 'burbs asking about a possible tornado, I got a little spooked. Now to get home safe... all my mom ever asks of me.
Well we made our escape, and were going to run for our respective bus stops. They were all headed north, and I was headed south (to North Ave.) Lucky for me, there was a 36 that was approaching me, and I waved him down, and he kindly stopped for me. On our way south on Clark, we weaved around downed trees and Redeye and Onion bins that had blown into the street. I got to North, and there was a bus there too, THANK GOD! I got home to an ever calm roommate who is apparently immune to bad weather due to living through hurricanes in Miami growing up...
Called mom once I was dry and safe in my dark room free of the scary lightening. I was just about asleep when at 11:15 another violent attack of thunder awoke me and scared me out of bed for another hour. Jon and Kate plus 8 kept me distracted enough until the doppler said the storms were gone, phew.
Well we made our escape, and were going to run for our respective bus stops. They were all headed north, and I was headed south (to North Ave.) Lucky for me, there was a 36 that was approaching me, and I waved him down, and he kindly stopped for me. On our way south on Clark, we weaved around downed trees and Redeye and Onion bins that had blown into the street. I got to North, and there was a bus there too, THANK GOD! I got home to an ever calm roommate who is apparently immune to bad weather due to living through hurricanes in Miami growing up...
Called mom once I was dry and safe in my dark room free of the scary lightening. I was just about asleep when at 11:15 another violent attack of thunder awoke me and scared me out of bed for another hour. Jon and Kate plus 8 kept me distracted enough until the doppler said the storms were gone, phew.
8.04.2008
Actuaries Give Advice
So you want to save social security huh? Here's what we think...
And when I say we, I mean those of my colleagues that are Members of the American Academy of Actuaries. A credential I hope to have in the next 5 years...
And when I say we, I mean those of my colleagues that are Members of the American Academy of Actuaries. A credential I hope to have in the next 5 years...
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