… of the world, that is. We’re in China on a grand tour of the country. I’ve gotten a couple emails from folks asking why they haven’t heard from me lately, so now you know! :)

So I’ll be offline for a while. I’m not sure which nights I’ll have Internet connectivity and which I won’t so this may be it for the extent that I’m here. I’ll be sure to publish some photos for anyone that’s interested in my gallery when I return.

Hope all is well with you all. :)

I’ve been:

• Watching new episodes of Prison Break, Heroes, Lost, The Office, and ER
• Building a new computer (to replace my 4 year old one)
• Eating lots (although I’m still only up around 10 pounds)
• Working out very little
• Finally putting my bike back together with Ergomo installed!
• Saving the World… of Warcraft
• Mentally recharging my batteries to hopefully hit it hard at the New Year

I’ve pretty much given up workout-wise for remainder of the year. I’ve got a vacation planned in the next few weeks. And there’s the Holidays right around the corner which will be certain to destroy any good eating habits of any kind. Yep, I think it’s just better to prepare for a restart in 2007. I think if I manage to start in January next year, it has to be better than starting in July like I did this year, no? :)

My good friends just had their first baby this past weekend. She was a chunker at 9 pounds 7 oz! But she’s very healthy and mom, dad, and baby are all doing well!

I seem to know a lot of people right now that either just recently have had a baby or that are expecting very soon now. I’m not sure what to make of that. O_o

Lastly, a BIG congrats to all you IMFL IRON athletes! I tracked most of you throughout the day (except for folks who’s last name or number I didn’t know). Enjoy the recovery weeks to come and welcome to the off-season! :)

And as I’m up at the wee hours of the morning for only God knows why… I feel connected to my brothers and sisters down in Panama City Beach who are probably up right now finishing off their breakfast.

Best of luck guys and gals! I know I haven’t been around much these past few weeks, but you all have been my thoughts this whole time! I’ll be watching and cheering for you guys (virtually) today!

(Sorry for the late best wishes. I actually thought the race was on Sunday for some reason. Doh!)