it’s good to be home…
September 1, 2008
Austin, Texas- i’m home! well, one of the places i consider home. i missed being so far from home. i missed kolaches and burritos, i missed sleeping in a comfy bed. i missed a lot of things.
i’ve had some time to sit and think about the games. what they meant to me. what they mean for my future. and where i’m supposed to go from here.
first off, i will not be participating in the DECAstar in talence, france. i am pretty worn out and i’ve had a long eventful season. i’m not doing another decathlon, jeopardizing my health and body, just for some spending money. so, here i sit. enjoying the mess out of my vacation!! YES!!
i just moved into a new place here in austin with my best friend, Drew Terry. he was a pole vaulter for texas and our lockers were right next to one anothers for 3 years. and one week into it, it looks to be a great decision. it’s spacious, comfy, in a great location, and, well, awesome.
sometime over the next couple of weeks, i’ll make my way home to Vestavia Hills. hopefully see a football game or two, hang out with my long lost friends, have a “doodle”, eat some queso at sol azteca, and play basketball at the methodist church. but most importantly, spend some time with my family and its newest member, Baby Wyatt “earp” Keever.
it seems weird looking back on the olympics. the OLYMPICS. “THE” OLYMPICS. it was amazing. i’ve looked for more adjectives that make it more than amazing, but you know what? simple, short, sweet… AMAZING. i don’t take anyting negative away from them. sure, it didn’t go as i planned, but ya know, i’ve got better things coming on down the line. i have a new resolve, a new goal, and a new optimism about the years to come.
i compare it to the first time i went to the high school state meet in track. i didn’t win, i didn’t do well at all actually. but i came home and told my mom that i would win state one day. i saw the other athletes and knew that i could compete with them, if not beat them. i’ve done the same thing at every other level of competition i’ve ever been in. the olympics was a jaw dropper. star-struck and naiive.
well, i’ve got some more great years ahead of me, and now i know i can compete with the best in the world… and maybe even beat them.
so here’s to all my supporters!! and here’s another blessed year!!
talk to you guys again soon!!!
love,
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gimme a call when you’re in town–we’ll foos it up and maybe down a few carntry tarmes!
Wyatt, Josh and I can’t wait to see you! Hurry home!
Love you!
We are all so proud of you, Trey! You’re amazing. So glad that youre home