May 17, 2007

European clay court season is on. That, in addition to the many May birthdays, mean that I'm going to bed later every day as Roland Garros draws near. I'm still rooting for Mr. Perfect to make history, unlikely as it may seem at the moment, what with his recent early-round losses. I enjoy the Federer game immensely when he is his usual self, but I try to not root for him too much nowadays. His recent struggles have been nothing short of heartbreaking. It's far less taxing to be enjoying a Gasquet or Kohlschreiber match. They're my two other favorite players at the moment - killer backhand on both, artistry by Gasquet and terrific big shots by the German. I remember watching Roland Garros last year, really hoping Federer to make history, only to see Nadal down him in four gruelling sets. This year, I will at least not have such a high expectation of the Fed Express - the main thing right now is to see if he can emerge from this "slump" unscathed.

On other news, I've got about 2 months left in Australia - that is if I'm lucky. 2 months before I go back to school, and begin a new life (ha ha) in Evanston, IL. Such big changes coming up in my life. Exciting times.

01:20 AM

May 21, 2007

So my last (for a long while anyway) birthday in Melbourne got off to a terrific start: Federer snapped Nadal's 81-match clay court winning streak in a thrilling 3-setter.

From then on it was a birthday as good as anybody could ask for - 5 cakes so far and counting! (I've already been promised at least another one) I truly do love the people I've been so lucky to be surrounded with here in Melbourne.

Just got home from a fantastic dinner at The Botanical - thought of to have the best steak in Melbourne, and boy my brother, my cousins and myself certainly agreed. Lovely place too.

Just feel so loved and fortunate right now <3 <3 Thanks for everything.

11:15 PM