Wrapping it Up....Continued

So I am back in the States and I wish I could say in my cozy bed too, but I made a pit stop in Chicago for track nationals. Let me tell you...winning gold was an AMAZING experience, especially with it being such a close game. I didn't get to play at all, but it was an honor to sit on the bench, watch my teammates play, and wear a USA jersey. Winning this gold medal just makes me more eager to win another in London if I'm honored enough to represent the United States of America again. Most of us didn't go to bed before our early morning bus ride to the airport. Everyone except Mary Allison, DK, and I took a bus to the London airport. However, we were lucky enough to fly out of Birmingham. We flew into Newark and boarded our connecting flights back home. My flight was delayed, so I was stuck in Newark without a working phone for a while, but with my medal around my neck I was quite alright. I made it into Chicago with an hour to spare before opening ceremonies. Afterwards, I got some good ol' KFC and passed out in bed. Another week in a hotel and then I'll be home sweet home and the first chapter of a hopefully long international career will end. Thanks so much for keeping up with my blog and I hope you enjoyed it. Over and out from a very happy 17 year old. :)