Starting to feel like season

Today really wasn't that long, but I think a combination of long days are beginning to catch up with me. I spent the morning getting all beautified for picture day. We took pictures for the media guide today, everyone was all dressed up, lookin all nice. It was fun. Thank God my mom has style, I didnt have to worry about finding anything to wear since I can just go to my moms closet.

Then it was off to workouts. Today was our 1st day with the whole team. I keep saying this but I cannot wait for season to start!!! We are going to be good. I talked to one of my teammates about this the other day, we're tired of saying and hearing that we are GOING to be good. Because it almost seems like we're reaching for somthing we can't have. We ARE good! But it starts with us, and I strongly believe that this year is the year that we know we are good. I'm tellin you, buy your tickets now people. We would love to fill those stands with loud fans. Either way, we're something to watch.

And so we head to the lockerroom to go over the itinerary for this weekend. Woooooo, its going to be a long one. We have a recruit coming, and this business is all about recruiting. We have to add the right people to build a great program. But on top of having a recruit, we have a lot of community work to do as a team. 615am on saturday, and yes I said 615am on saturday, we have to be at the girlscouts walk. But I love doing stuff like this. I may not enjoy that alarm clock going off at 530am but I love giving back. Things like this humble us as athletes. I think sometimes we take for granted all that we have been blessed with and what we are able to do through hard work. Aside from that, people out there do admire us and look up to us for that. So whenever we can be a positive influence for anyone, young or old, we should be humbled by that experience. especially as a woman, an being a woman that young women can look up to is fulfilling. We also have this thing with themarine corps, and i have no clue what exactly we are doing but whatever... all I know is that these people agreed to come to our games! Which is a lot of people. Oh yeah, with the marine corps band! Ha, its all love. But what I love the most is that we are able to represent ourselves in a positive way. Being an athlete you are not only representing yourself everywhere you go, but your representing your team, school, and institution. So it is extremely important to make sure we represent ourselves well and respectably.

School is going well. Its in full effect now, a lot of things are due so I'm just staying on top of my game with that. I can't allow myself to fall behind or put too much on my shoulders at one time. This is the time of year when full focus is required. In order to exceed expectations, I can't allow any negativity to come my way. Its easier said than done but it is very doable. I think to maintain my sanity, I have to make everyday fun. I have to wake up everyday saying, "yaaaay we have practice." Or "yaaaaay, its time for class". Ok so we all know that probably won't happen, but if I keep a positive mentality about everything, I won't feel so stressed. Sounds like a good plan to me, and I'm off to a good start so far.

So here's tomorrows schedule, let's see if I can remember everything without looking at the calender.
11-1150 class
(I have to remember to pick up my football ticket some time before workouts)
2 - 3 Basketball individual
330 - 430 Strength & Conditioning
530-645 Volunteering with (at the?) Marine Corps
7-9 Dinner with the recruit

woooo, best believe Im sleeping until 1030 ;-)

Sidenote: It is extremely hard to maintain a relationship with this schedule, but my baby is making it easy. Having someone that only wants you to do better is refreshing, and can do nothing less then help take away any stress I may have. My Sboogie understands what I do and respects it, and for that I thank him. I know it has to be hard to have a girlfriend that you never see, and can barely talk to because I'm always doing something... He doesnt sweat it, he's a tough guy (or so he says lol). Its like what my dad says about my mommy, that she just makes life seem so easy. She just has that demeanor to her, that nothing can get in the way of her happiness, and that just makes my daddy a better person. SLove just makes life seem so much easier, because trust, things can always be a lot harder.

Im outta here folks, need to rest my mind and body
Tata for now,
Jay