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Well, I am officially home from Doha, Qatar. I can already tell you the jet lag is much, much worse than it was when I got to Doha. I think the fact that I flew backwards in time probably had something to do with it.

In any case, it was nice to see a few things again: rain, green trees and grass, and hills. Those don't really exist in Qatar, so it was nice to see them when I got home. The 80 degrees it is here are the present moment is much more pleasant than the 100+ in Doha as well. I already miss Doha, though. I had a lot of fun there, and it highlights what is missing about living in DC. The fact that while there is a TON to do here in the city, I rarely, if ever get out. I made some fast friends while in Doha, but the same can't really be said about the big city. I'm sure in the long run it will work itself out though. I really appreciated what everyone in Qatar did for me while I was there - particularily John and Mike. They did not have to agree to take me everywhere and be the nice guys they were. It was a pleasure to work with them, though.

Now I'm back and there are so many things to get done. The JHU jersey funding drive is in full swing, and two weeks after I started it, we're already more than half way there! Great stuff. I just have to get the next $850 done, and we'll be set. With all of the hockey stuff during the summer, it's like the season doesn't end. I really could use an assistant coach.

I've also got tons of mail to go through, and some serious spring cleaning to do (even though it is summer already). Six weeks abroad certainly leaves a lot to be done when you get back. I'm just hoping I can get it all done, or at least the majority of it, before Wes and Cindy come for their July 4 visit.