Oh my word. Three of my games have gone by and I haven't told you about any of them.
We've won all of them so far! Woot!
Our first game was in Calgary on Sunday the 19th against U of C. It was an exhibition game so coach told us to just go out there and have fun. No pressure. Except I was scared out of my mind! This was going to be my very first game in the two years since I tore my ACL and I was understandably nervous. But you know, it turned out okay. In fact, I feel like it was one of the best first games of the season that I've ever played. We won 38 - 0. Did I mention that the Pronghorns rock?
Our second and third games took place just this past weekend in beautiful British Columbia. on Friday we took a morning flight out to Victoria to play against UVic. We stomped them 64 - 0. I loved Victoria, it's so pretty out there and it also reminded me of New Zealand. On Saturday we took the ferry to Vancouver and did some sightseeing. I met up with a couple friends from high school and they took me around to see a bit of the city. It was pretty fun. Sunday was the big game day against UBC. This was the one that the whole team was anticipating. And it turned out to be a good one. It was a pretty physical game, but we came out on top with a 36 - 7 win. We got home around midnight last night. I took some pretty sweet photos, but I'll have to upload them later.
That's all I have time for right now, but I hope to get those photos up soon. Bye for now!
Monday, September 27, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
One for the Road
Hey friends!
I've got a bit of time to kill at the institute before Friday Forum, so I thought I'd write up a quick little blog while I wait.
Problem is, I don't have much to talk about. Maybe I'll just give you a rundown on what my week's been like. . .
Insitute started on Monday and I am loving my classes so far! I'm taking an Isaiah class with brother Wood and a New Testament class with Brother Reid. If there's anyone reading that has an opportunity to go to institute, do it! It's tons of fun and a really great way to spend an hour of your day. (Plus you get free parking)
My school classes are going well. I feel like I look like crap all the time because of my training in the mornings and then badminton class in the afternoons, I'm always in sweaty gym clothes! But on the days when I only have lectures, I make myself look pretty to make up for it. My poetry class is interesting so far. I'm pretty sure it's going to be a challenge. I sat next to this awful girl in my last class and she made the meanest, snippy comments about everything that people said! I'm never sitting by her again. I think I really like my evening psychology class. I've made two friends in there and we seem to get along really well.
I've been working hard in rugby practices and I think it's starting to pay off. The soreness has gone in my legs and it's getting easier for me to keep up with the rest of the team. Our first game is on Sunday and I'm both nervous and excited for it. I'll let you know how it goes.
Aaannd, that's my week. Sort of.
Ooh! Johnny took me out on Tuesday and we saw Despicable Me. It was so cute!
I've got a bit of time to kill at the institute before Friday Forum, so I thought I'd write up a quick little blog while I wait.
Problem is, I don't have much to talk about. Maybe I'll just give you a rundown on what my week's been like. . .
Insitute started on Monday and I am loving my classes so far! I'm taking an Isaiah class with brother Wood and a New Testament class with Brother Reid. If there's anyone reading that has an opportunity to go to institute, do it! It's tons of fun and a really great way to spend an hour of your day. (Plus you get free parking)
My school classes are going well. I feel like I look like crap all the time because of my training in the mornings and then badminton class in the afternoons, I'm always in sweaty gym clothes! But on the days when I only have lectures, I make myself look pretty to make up for it. My poetry class is interesting so far. I'm pretty sure it's going to be a challenge. I sat next to this awful girl in my last class and she made the meanest, snippy comments about everything that people said! I'm never sitting by her again. I think I really like my evening psychology class. I've made two friends in there and we seem to get along really well.
I've been working hard in rugby practices and I think it's starting to pay off. The soreness has gone in my legs and it's getting easier for me to keep up with the rest of the team. Our first game is on Sunday and I'm both nervous and excited for it. I'll let you know how it goes.
Aaannd, that's my week. Sort of.
Ooh! Johnny took me out on Tuesday and we saw Despicable Me. It was so cute!
Friday, September 10, 2010
Thursday, September 9, 2010
GUESS WHAT
I made the team!
You are now reading the blog of the newest member of the UofL's Pronghorn Rugby team. How do you feel about that? Cause I am SUPER STOKED!!
Do you know what this means?? It means that not only is #95 on my 101 list complete, but #65 (go to 3 University Sporting events) is also going to be completed very soon. Woot woot!
You are now reading the blog of the newest member of the UofL's Pronghorn Rugby team. How do you feel about that? Cause I am SUPER STOKED!!
Do you know what this means?? It means that not only is #95 on my 101 list complete, but #65 (go to 3 University Sporting events) is also going to be completed very soon. Woot woot!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
95. Try Out For The Pronghorns
I'm doing it! I'm going out for the University rugby team. When I made the list, I wasn't initially planning on trying out this year because I didn't feel ready. However, my high school coach (who is also the manager of the Pronghorns) contacted me and encouraged me to try out. Last week, I got the go-ahead from my doctor and started going to practices. The first couple days were brutal; I was so sore afterward. I'm still sore, but it's getting better.
So far, I've made it past the first cuts. Today we had fitness testing and I didn't make a total fool of myself. I'll keep you posted on whether I make it. I imagine they'll have made final cuts by the end of this week.
Wish me luck!
So far, I've made it past the first cuts. Today we had fitness testing and I didn't make a total fool of myself. I'll keep you posted on whether I make it. I imagine they'll have made final cuts by the end of this week.
Wish me luck!
Friday, September 3, 2010
15. Learn to Drive a Standard
First, let me give a little background on why I put this goal on my 101.
I've always wanted to go on the show, Amazing Race, and if you've never seen it, it's a reality tv competition where 11 teams of people race around the world and they travel to all these different countries and the winners get a million dollars. In most countries, they're provided with vehicles to get themselves around and they always get standards. And some of the teams lose a lot of ground because they can't drive standards. So I figure if I ever want to compete in the Amazing Race, I have to be able to drive a standard.
Johnny gave me my first standard lesson a couple days ago and I was such a nervous wreck. But I didn't crash and that's the important thing. We just drove around my block and went on a busier street for a bit and then learned how to reverse in a parking lot. I got a cookie ice cream sammich as my reward. Next lesson: highway driving.
I've always wanted to go on the show, Amazing Race, and if you've never seen it, it's a reality tv competition where 11 teams of people race around the world and they travel to all these different countries and the winners get a million dollars. In most countries, they're provided with vehicles to get themselves around and they always get standards. And some of the teams lose a lot of ground because they can't drive standards. So I figure if I ever want to compete in the Amazing Race, I have to be able to drive a standard.
Johnny gave me my first standard lesson a couple days ago and I was such a nervous wreck. But I didn't crash and that's the important thing. We just drove around my block and went on a busier street for a bit and then learned how to reverse in a parking lot. I got a cookie ice cream sammich as my reward. Next lesson: highway driving.
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