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I watched Arianna yesterday and was too tired to go to the gym. I didn't really do much to tire me out - I read to her a lot and my voice was about to give out.
This morning I went to Autumn's soccer game. I have to make sure that I get to at least one game for each grandkid. On the drive home I thought about my own 3 yr soccer career.
I played two years on a new team in a women's league in Cincinnati. At first we were so darned polite, and then we learned to be assertive and beyond. The proudest moment of my entire soccer playing life was the day I got yellow carded! I know I strutted around like the Queen of Sheba, my coaches looked at me with a new admiration, and my team mates were also in admiration plus maybe a little envious.
I was never all that good at the game - I had no power in my kick, but I trained myself to kick with my left foot, so I nearly always got to play. Left footed kickers are scarce and so are in high demand, at least they were then. I also played "smart" to make up for my lack of power. After the first season I quit smoking which I had started at age 14, because I thought I could be a star if only I could run better. I was never a star but I ran much better and without nearly choking to death.
First year: (I'm second row from top, 3rd from left). These are old photos that I scanned and I know they won't show up well in Blogger. You can try clicking on them to enlarge, but I apologize for the lack of clarity.
Second year: (I'm top row, 3rd from right)
After the two years playing in a female league I went over to a co-ed team - that didn't last very long because I soon realized the men wanted to score the goals and did everything they could to keep the ball away from women on their own team. They also tried to play the game like American football, and would hurt you in a heartbeat and not feel bad about it.
I got all "soccered out" then because not only did I have practices and games, but toward the last I had 3 kids who had practices and games. I had some heavy-duty scheduling! Now I really don't like any kind of sports.
I cooked some kidney beans this afternoon for a soup I intend to make in the next day or two. I only gave the shaker of cayenne a couple of tiny little shakes, but dang, you'd think I dumped a couple of tablespoons in there. I'll be breathing fire!
- Alive And Kicking! Update
I am still around and just socializing a bit with family. Yesterday was Autumn's birthday party at the roller rink. I skated 4 turns around the rink without falling or making too much of a fool of myself! I debated long and hard...
- Freezing!
The temperature outside right now is 41; inside my house the thermometer reads 47! Fortunately the sun is beaming in the windows on the northeast side of the house. I will ask Donald to light the pilot on the heater for me, but I'll set...
- Ready To Roll
I'm just about ready to go when Mike packs up my car in an organized way. I'll try to leave 1st thing in the morning, but I want to brew some coffee to take along in a thermos, and by then everyone will be getting up. I still hope...
- Lazy Saturday
This morning I paid a visit to my local farmers' market. I have missed it for the months I was gone, and enjoyed the beautiful produce I bought today. I don't know why I am still so tired, as I don't think it should take that long to...
- Have Dinner In South Africa
Voulezvousdiner Have just launched a new special offer. ...
Travel
Soccer
I watched Arianna yesterday and was too tired to go to the gym. I didn't really do much to tire me out - I read to her a lot and my voice was about to give out.
This morning I went to Autumn's soccer game. I have to make sure that I get to at least one game for each grandkid. On the drive home I thought about my own 3 yr soccer career.
I played two years on a new team in a women's league in Cincinnati. At first we were so darned polite, and then we learned to be assertive and beyond. The proudest moment of my entire soccer playing life was the day I got yellow carded! I know I strutted around like the Queen of Sheba, my coaches looked at me with a new admiration, and my team mates were also in admiration plus maybe a little envious.
I was never all that good at the game - I had no power in my kick, but I trained myself to kick with my left foot, so I nearly always got to play. Left footed kickers are scarce and so are in high demand, at least they were then. I also played "smart" to make up for my lack of power. After the first season I quit smoking which I had started at age 14, because I thought I could be a star if only I could run better. I was never a star but I ran much better and without nearly choking to death.
First year: (I'm second row from top, 3rd from left). These are old photos that I scanned and I know they won't show up well in Blogger. You can try clicking on them to enlarge, but I apologize for the lack of clarity.
Second year: (I'm top row, 3rd from right)
After the two years playing in a female league I went over to a co-ed team - that didn't last very long because I soon realized the men wanted to score the goals and did everything they could to keep the ball away from women on their own team. They also tried to play the game like American football, and would hurt you in a heartbeat and not feel bad about it.
I got all "soccered out" then because not only did I have practices and games, but toward the last I had 3 kids who had practices and games. I had some heavy-duty scheduling! Now I really don't like any kind of sports.
I cooked some kidney beans this afternoon for a soup I intend to make in the next day or two. I only gave the shaker of cayenne a couple of tiny little shakes, but dang, you'd think I dumped a couple of tablespoons in there. I'll be breathing fire!
- Alive And Kicking! Update
I am still around and just socializing a bit with family. Yesterday was Autumn's birthday party at the roller rink. I skated 4 turns around the rink without falling or making too much of a fool of myself! I debated long and hard...
- Freezing!
The temperature outside right now is 41; inside my house the thermometer reads 47! Fortunately the sun is beaming in the windows on the northeast side of the house. I will ask Donald to light the pilot on the heater for me, but I'll set...
- Ready To Roll
I'm just about ready to go when Mike packs up my car in an organized way. I'll try to leave 1st thing in the morning, but I want to brew some coffee to take along in a thermos, and by then everyone will be getting up. I still hope...
- Lazy Saturday
This morning I paid a visit to my local farmers' market. I have missed it for the months I was gone, and enjoyed the beautiful produce I bought today. I don't know why I am still so tired, as I don't think it should take that long to...
- Have Dinner In South Africa
Voulezvousdiner Have just launched a new special offer. ...