I thought I'd fill you in about what my life is like in Denver and how I'm adjusting to being a Midwestern girl. In general, the people here are very nice. Even during morning traffic, the people just seem relaxed and easy-going. Everyone here is also very active and appreciative of the great outdoors. Even in downtown Denver there's a giant REI store and people will raft down the river that cuts through town.
I had the opportunity to attend a Broncos game the other night and I got to see a whole new side of the city. The Broncos were playing the Bears and as you might recall, the Broncos' QB Cutler recently played traitor and joined forces with the Bears. The Bears QB (one not known for a great arm) ended up being picked up by the Broncos. Full-fledged family feuding commenced. The people dressed up as babies (complete with bonnet, pacifier, and diapers - symbolizing Cutler's immature move) were particularly amusing. It was a very confusing game, however, because the crowd booed everything the new QB did right and cheered everything he did wrong. They just booed everything the Bears did in general - really a negative atmosphere if you ask me. I'm sure glad the Olympics doesn't trade players. I much prefer that we all just cheer on Team USA without the backstabbing and low blows.
The other morning I went to my car to head off for a track workout. To my surprise, the car, and everything else, was covered in a fine ash. Dazed and slightly confused, I looked around to see if there was anyone else equally perplexed by the summer snow. It was 6:00 in the morning, so needless to say, no one else was up. It wasn't until that afternoon when the radio mentioned the overcast skies as a result of California's forest fires. I never thought that something so far away could still reach and impact a totally removed environment. It looks like the big, open skies of Colorado might be a little too big and all-inclusive. We don't want California's pollution, thank you very much.
I have to go for a run, so tune in next time for an exciting update in the enthralling life of Caitlin, the Olympic hopeful!
