I learned a new term today. From my 9 year old daughter's best friend. That term is "Crisco."
What does it mean to describe someone as "Crisco?"
(If you don't already know, I'll provide the answer tomorrow.)
5.31.2009
Kids teach us the darndest things!!
5.29.2009
I did the best I could...
My dreaded tennis match is over. I didn't get lucky. My opponent had two very good hands. She wasn't grossly overweight and it appears she had 20/20 vision. She was in perfect health. All that and she was an amazing tennis player to boot.
To say I was intimidated would be an understatement. But I held it together and gave her quite a battle. I made her earn every point and I played the best tennis of my life.
In the end, I was defeated 6-4, 3-6, 2-6.
I can't be to hard on myself because I fought as hard as I could from start to finish.
She was just better than me.
Do I think back and wonder why I didn't hit more shots to her forehand or rush net a little more? Sure I do. But I'm still proud of myself. If I were one of my own mom I'd take me out for ice cream and pat myself on the back for a job well done.
After all, it's not whether you win or lose...it's how you play the game.
Isn't that what all the losers say? ;)
To say I was intimidated would be an understatement. But I held it together and gave her quite a battle. I made her earn every point and I played the best tennis of my life.
In the end, I was defeated 6-4, 3-6, 2-6.
I can't be to hard on myself because I fought as hard as I could from start to finish.
She was just better than me.
Do I think back and wonder why I didn't hit more shots to her forehand or rush net a little more? Sure I do. But I'm still proud of myself. If I were one of my own mom I'd take me out for ice cream and pat myself on the back for a job well done.
After all, it's not whether you win or lose...it's how you play the game.
Isn't that what all the losers say? ;)
5.27.2009
Finally!
I just talked on the phone for the first time with one of my blog friends!!!
Kind of sad actually, I've been doing this blog thing for almost 2 years and I've never managed to have a face to face, or even a conversation with any of my virtual buds. Until today.
One of my favorite blog buddies, Connie from Mrs. K gave me a pre-match pep talk to get me psyched for tomorrow. She had the cutest little accent and a killer attitude.
When I asked if I sound like I'm from Jersey she told me I sound like Teresa from Real Housewives. So after I'm done my tennis match I'll be calling a professional voice coach to work on my diction!!! Ba da bing!!
Hey, at least she's honest. I like that in a person.
We're considering taking our relationship to the next level soon and perhaps play a doubles match together the next time I'm in Florida.
So I have to make my new coach proud tomorrow and GO FOR IT!!!
In the meantime, if you'd like to hear my voice and see if I do, in fact, sound like a mafia wife from North Jersey, shoot me an e-mail with your phone number and give me a buzz.
I look forward to chatting with you!
Kind of sad actually, I've been doing this blog thing for almost 2 years and I've never managed to have a face to face, or even a conversation with any of my virtual buds. Until today.
One of my favorite blog buddies, Connie from Mrs. K gave me a pre-match pep talk to get me psyched for tomorrow. She had the cutest little accent and a killer attitude.
When I asked if I sound like I'm from Jersey she told me I sound like Teresa from Real Housewives. So after I'm done my tennis match I'll be calling a professional voice coach to work on my diction!!! Ba da bing!!
Hey, at least she's honest. I like that in a person.
We're considering taking our relationship to the next level soon and perhaps play a doubles match together the next time I'm in Florida.
So I have to make my new coach proud tomorrow and GO FOR IT!!!
In the meantime, if you'd like to hear my voice and see if I do, in fact, sound like a mafia wife from North Jersey, shoot me an e-mail with your phone number and give me a buzz.
I look forward to chatting with you!
5.26.2009
DISTRACTIONS!
Just when I thought I was getting my life back on track...the French Open starts.
It's on the Tennis Channel all day long. Oh, mon Dieu!
In other news, have any of you seen the movie "Taken" with Liam Neeson? It seems I'm hearing so much about it lately. If you saw it, what do you think? Thumbs up?
I'm playing again on Thursday. They're giving me another chance at #1 singles after my humiliation at the hands of that spry old woman.
God give me strength.
Maybe I'll get lucky and play an 80 year old woman. Or maybe a blind woman. Or someone with no hands.
Hope springs eternal here at Caffeine Court.
Au revoir. Me souhaiter bonne chance!!!
5.21.2009
Life is like a rollercoaster...
Full of highs and lows. Sometimes you're a superstar. Other times, a you're a big fat loser.
Today I was a big, fat loser. I lost my singles match 6-2, 6-2 to a 70 year old woman with huge boobs and skinny little chicken legs.
I felt like my worst tennis nightmare was coming true. In the first set she had me down 5-0 in less than half an hour. I suddenly came out of my fundraiser induced trance and realized I might not get even one game off the old gal.
I gave her a good fight from that point forward, but it wasn't enough. DAMN she was GOOD!!
I looked her up on the USTA website after the match. She plays on SEVEN different teams. SEVEN!!!! I barely have time for one. Damn. How the hell do you compete with that?
I think I'm going to have to give up housework, cooking and all volunteering at the school and start training in earnest.
My husband and family will just have to understand. My responsibilities are getting in the way of a winning tennis season!! These losses go down on my permanent tennis record.
This is a very serious situation.
Time to go sulk.
Today I was a big, fat loser. I lost my singles match 6-2, 6-2 to a 70 year old woman with huge boobs and skinny little chicken legs.
I felt like my worst tennis nightmare was coming true. In the first set she had me down 5-0 in less than half an hour. I suddenly came out of my fundraiser induced trance and realized I might not get even one game off the old gal.
I gave her a good fight from that point forward, but it wasn't enough. DAMN she was GOOD!!
I looked her up on the USTA website after the match. She plays on SEVEN different teams. SEVEN!!!! I barely have time for one. Damn. How the hell do you compete with that?
I think I'm going to have to give up housework, cooking and all volunteering at the school and start training in earnest.
My husband and family will just have to understand. My responsibilities are getting in the way of a winning tennis season!! These losses go down on my permanent tennis record.
This is a very serious situation.
Time to go sulk.
5.20.2009
One down, one to go...
Today's fundraiser was quite a success. Here's a shot of the auction table...
And here's one of me and my gals...I don't know why they're so grainy. But I'm too tired to fix it today. Maybe tomorrow, after my big singles match at 10. Wish me luck.
Miss you.
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