Translation of brisk in Spanish

I want to improve my level of English. Have you ever been in the U.S. and in which states have you been? I've been in England, Scotland and Ireland, but unfortunately, I have never been to America.
I wish you also a successful and happy 2008. On New Year's Eve I was here in Costa Rica and I've looked after my 6 weeks old daughter, no holiday in sight. She is not sleeping well at night yet.
If you are spell checking my letters, that would be great. I would then do the same with your letters. Can you please correct this email too? I thank you in advance for helping my Spanish.