Pulled my butt at practice earlier this week. It's surprising how much you use your butt. I've been icing but since I can't find my ice-pack, I'm using my bag of frozen vegetables. My roommates find that gross. I find them gross. So practice was fun to sit out and watch. It always sucks to learn new things but not able to practice them immediately. It's okay, I worked on my high release backhands on the sidelines. Too bad it'll only work on marks shorter than me.
Prez Day ended great for us. I was very proud of my girls. We broke seed and came home with 4 wins. Last year we came home with 1 win, and then lost to that same team later in the weekend. We finally broke our curse of losing to UCSC on tight games by beating them twice at Prez Day. Gave a good game to UCSD (W), Texas (L), and Wash U (L on DGP). Texas game basically was just runs by both teams, and they ended up getting longer and more runs. I almost had a baller sky D. Open side D, saw the huck went up, beat my player to it, jumped up crazy high, brushed the disc--not enough, and she was behind it and caught it and scored.
Played against Wisconsin. Didn't see too much of Georgia, but I supposed they didn't really need to utilize her that much against us. But seeing her in person, on the same field as me (and she talked to me in the bathroom!) did a little for me and the fan girl inside of me. It's comparable to a 12 year old meeting Miley Cyrus. Oh, and Muffin was also there. That was like seeing Nick Jonas. A few epic moments: 1) Colleen skied Georgia for a D. 2) I psuedo-skied someone for a D, the disc misthrown and drifted towards my player, but I had better positioning so I got to it first. Anyways, it was right by our goal line, Beth was extremely open and called out to me. I rushed the throw, and didn't put as much outside-in as I liked and she couldn't quite get to it in time.
Took my first ice bath. Surprisingly painful. People were making fun of me because I couldn't stick my legs completely in and was only icing the back of my legs. And then when I tried to get out--well, that didn't work out too well. Second night, Rad kept me company while I ice bathed alone. Again, painful as heck getting in. Rad tried to bring light to the situation saying it's not as bad as the Titanic where their whole body was in freezing water. I told her that I understood why Jack died now.
Stanford open this week. We're seeded as 1--what's up. Here's to a double Davis victory. Davis sweep!
2.25.2010
2.12.2010
Excitement!
Two sources of excitement. 1) Prez Day in SD! 2) Vegas trip with the roomies during spring break!
1.15.2010
Ultimate!
So Rad and I ran our first tournament. Spent way too much time together, we were very organized and prepared for it. Took a bit more work than we expected. It's okay, now we know for next time (if we were to do it again). But overall, success! People said it was a great tournament because of the high level of competitiveness AND we had lots of women!
Santa Barbara Invite is next week. I'm excited. This is the first test for our team. I really enjoyed yesterday's practice, we were pushed more than we've been recently. First we ran the beep test and that's obviously a great way to start practice! But I was very proud of all our girls, every girl improved their fitness from the first time we ran it. Then A team did sprints for chattering during warm-ups the whole time. Doug had us do a 3 man marking drill, and a few of us weren't sprinting to put on the mark, so he stopped the drill and had us sprint instead. After practice, our conditioning consisted of jumps and, you guessed it, more sprints. So my legs are somewhat tight. Good luck to those going to Lei-Out!
Here's to hoping this year will be my first sunny Santa Barbara Invite! It's been gross for the past 3 years..
And when we had the girls line the fields for the hat tournament, they weren't sure how we wanted the fields oriented.
We emailed the following diagram to a phone with a following message of: Rad drew it
Santa Barbara Invite is next week. I'm excited. This is the first test for our team. I really enjoyed yesterday's practice, we were pushed more than we've been recently. First we ran the beep test and that's obviously a great way to start practice! But I was very proud of all our girls, every girl improved their fitness from the first time we ran it. Then A team did sprints for chattering during warm-ups the whole time. Doug had us do a 3 man marking drill, and a few of us weren't sprinting to put on the mark, so he stopped the drill and had us sprint instead. After practice, our conditioning consisted of jumps and, you guessed it, more sprints. So my legs are somewhat tight. Good luck to those going to Lei-Out!
Here's to hoping this year will be my first sunny Santa Barbara Invite! It's been gross for the past 3 years..
And when we had the girls line the fields for the hat tournament, they weren't sure how we wanted the fields oriented.
We emailed the following diagram to a phone with a following message of: Rad drew it
12.31.2009
Am I at THAT age already?
... where people you know/friends are getting married. So far 3 high school friends, or rather acquaintances, are engaged. And these are well educated individuals--all of whom are attending better universities than I am. Perhaps book smart is not everything then. Hahaha. And my mom also told me that I could pick between her friend's sons to marry. I told her I'd pass. Wow. I guess we are maturing quickly. Today I was at a happy hour, ordered a drink. The waitress merely asked if I was 21, and took my word for it. Whaaaat?
I got a mai tai, it was pretty strong. I think I got a little tispy.. Maybe not. It's weird though, considering the other night when I went to a club (first clubbing experience! kinda overrated. :P) and got 2 drinks and was totally fine. But first Wednesday back to Davis, $5 wiki's, yeah??
Another note, I love glee! I'm re-listening to all their songs. It's pretty amazing. I'm jealous. Now if they'd only cover Taylor Swift songs....
I got a mai tai, it was pretty strong. I think I got a little tispy.. Maybe not. It's weird though, considering the other night when I went to a club (first clubbing experience! kinda overrated. :P) and got 2 drinks and was totally fine. But first Wednesday back to Davis, $5 wiki's, yeah??
Another note, I love glee! I'm re-listening to all their songs. It's pretty amazing. I'm jealous. Now if they'd only cover Taylor Swift songs....
11.03.2009
Fire it up!
Hi girls!
This email will probably be long because then I'm not studying! Duh! Anyways, as you know we've brought up the A/B teams at practice last week. And we're going to be splitting the team in a few weeks, so right now is when you need to decide what ultimate means to you. One thing we would like to mention is that the team that you were on previously has no impact this year, everyone is starting with a fresh slate -- a new opportunity to step up, show your improvement and dedication, and prove yourself.
Rad and I have high goals for both teams this year. Specifically for the A team, we would like to make it Nationals. But that involves the whole team, and it includes practicing/working out/throwing/preparing outside of practice. I have asked a few of you periodically if you are throwing or lifting outside of practices, and honestly, I have been disappointed with the responses. There are a million excuses not to do something, but there's only one way to get it done. Look on the doodle chart, there are people who are free that can throw with you. The ARC is open from 6AM to 1AM on weekdays. Find a buddy! When Rad and I lift, we've never gone to the ARC before 8PM (on a weekday), nights are when it works for us, so that's when we go. Find a time, not an excuse. Your actions need to match your goals. You need to dedicate yourself, there's no time but now.
Decide if this is what you want and if it is, it's not too late to start! We need to all put our minds to it, motivate each other, and know that your teammates are working as hard as you are. You are not alone, this is a team effort. We are the Pleiades, and it's never enough! We're going to be looking for this passion and dedication to the team and the sport in the next few weeks when making roster decisions.
That said, we're not trying to make ultimate a chore. But you need to prepare for the speed bumps -- the extra workouts and occasional lack of time to hang out with friends. But hopefully when we're playing in the game to-go-to-nationals and fighting for our spot, you'll realize that it was all worth it and you would do it all over again. So, what can you do to help the Pleiades make it to nationals?
Pleiades LOVE,
T&R
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pleiades. nationals 2010. believe it. live it.
This email will probably be long because then I'm not studying! Duh! Anyways, as you know we've brought up the A/B teams at practice last week. And we're going to be splitting the team in a few weeks, so right now is when you need to decide what ultimate means to you. One thing we would like to mention is that the team that you were on previously has no impact this year, everyone is starting with a fresh slate -- a new opportunity to step up, show your improvement and dedication, and prove yourself.
Rad and I have high goals for both teams this year. Specifically for the A team, we would like to make it Nationals. But that involves the whole team, and it includes practicing/working out/throwing/preparing outside of practice. I have asked a few of you periodically if you are throwing or lifting outside of practices, and honestly, I have been disappointed with the responses. There are a million excuses not to do something, but there's only one way to get it done. Look on the doodle chart, there are people who are free that can throw with you. The ARC is open from 6AM to 1AM on weekdays. Find a buddy! When Rad and I lift, we've never gone to the ARC before 8PM (on a weekday), nights are when it works for us, so that's when we go. Find a time, not an excuse. Your actions need to match your goals. You need to dedicate yourself, there's no time but now.
Decide if this is what you want and if it is, it's not too late to start! We need to all put our minds to it, motivate each other, and know that your teammates are working as hard as you are. You are not alone, this is a team effort. We are the Pleiades, and it's never enough! We're going to be looking for this passion and dedication to the team and the sport in the next few weeks when making roster decisions.
That said, we're not trying to make ultimate a chore. But you need to prepare for the speed bumps -- the extra workouts and occasional lack of time to hang out with friends. But hopefully when we're playing in the game to-go-to-nationals and fighting for our spot, you'll realize that it was all worth it and you would do it all over again. So, what can you do to help the Pleiades make it to nationals?
Pleiades LOVE,
T&R
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pleiades. nationals 2010. believe it. live it.
9.15.2009
9.13.2009
2009-2010
Heading back up for the 2009-2010. AKA Senior year! So far not as exciting as high school senior year. Primarily because I have no solid plans for what's to come after I walk. But let's keep the mood light for now, and cross that bridge when I am indeed homeless and jobless.
All in all, senior should be fun though. It seems like just yesterday when I was a freshman moving in. And senior year also marks my last year of (college) ultimate (probably not going to grad school straight out of college, if I choose to go to grad school). I have high hopes and expectations for this year. Things are changing. It'll be different. Watch out.
There are also other goals in life that I wish to accomplish within the next year. I won't specify other than someone made me feel slightly ashamed (in a caring way, really! They were merely asking), so I will do better. Sometimes it's hard to keep focus in face of all these distractions.
So here's to the 2009-2010 school year! May many things be accomplished and successful!
All in all, senior should be fun though. It seems like just yesterday when I was a freshman moving in. And senior year also marks my last year of (college) ultimate (probably not going to grad school straight out of college, if I choose to go to grad school). I have high hopes and expectations for this year. Things are changing. It'll be different. Watch out.
There are also other goals in life that I wish to accomplish within the next year. I won't specify other than someone made me feel slightly ashamed (in a caring way, really! They were merely asking), so I will do better. Sometimes it's hard to keep focus in face of all these distractions.
So here's to the 2009-2010 school year! May many things be accomplished and successful!
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