Wednesday, April 28, 2010

All About ME!

Next month I have an appointment with my family doctor for my annual physical. I thought I'd have to wait till then to get the news about myself, but I was wrong! I got the 'all about me' diagnosis this morning...and I'm happy to say it didn't cost me a dime!

It seems I have a 'new' bestie I didn't even know about. Someone who has been tracking my every move, watching me when they didn't think I would notice. The accusations they made are true and false. Not sure if I'd say false or just flat out lying.

There is a blog I frequent, along with several others, but this particular one I visit when I need a good laugh. Upon my visit to this blog, if the person has posted, I usually sit back in amazement thinking, "Does she really think people are going to believe this shit?"

Her latest post has my name mentioned, in pretty bold, blue lettering and spelled correctly!!! Both my first and last name!!! She knows I visit her blog, she knows from which computer I visit. She thinks I have been trying to hide something?? I don't understand what I have to hide. It's a public blog, just like mine and anyone can view it if they have the address. Honestly, I have told a few people the address so they can see this unbelievable crap for themselves.

I'm telling you, you just have to see it to believe it!

She has accused me of signing in as an anonymous person and making a comment on her post. That is another lie and something I have not done and will not do. I actually considered posting this as a comment to her insane post on her blog, but figured she would somehow alter what I'm saying and turn it into more lies, so I just posted it here on my blog so the facts will be correct.

I guess I will call my doctor first thing in the morning and cancel my annual physical for next week since I already know everything about me! ;)

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

LOSING!

I'm tired of it. I thought this year would be different. Guess I was wrong! I've got three more years, hopefully something will change!

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Change

Change happens everyday. Some days nothing happens that makes a difference. Somedays just by answering one phone call can make a difference in your world.

What will you do today that will make a difference in your world or change someone else's world?

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Michigan vs Crothersville

Today the Tiger baseball team traveled to Austin to play Tri County, a team from Michigan. The Tiger's home field was too wet to play in Crothersville. Austin was playing Sparta, another team from Michigan at 2PM this afternoon, so they were kind enough to let their neighbors use their facility.

Tri County is a school of approximately 700 students in high school and a class 2A school. Their school is around 25 miles from Grand Rapids, Michigan. They are on spring break and traveling to their next regional tournament game.

Since they were traveling through our area, they contacted our athletic director to see if they could play our team. It was interesting to see if they were any different than our team. They weren't. Their team consisted of 4 seniors, 10 juniors, and 2 sophomores. They were a bit older than our team, but we were still able to play the game against them.

During warm ups, Patrick was able to field the ball and make a good throw to Dalton at first.
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The Tigers managed 6 runs in 6 innings. Patrick scored the first run for the Tigers on a walk. His second at bat for the afternoon was also a walk but he failed to make it home.
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In his final at bat in the fifth inning, the pitcher finally threw some strikes. After a couple foul tips, Tri County's pitcher finally got the best of Patrick and he stuck out, swinging and missing the last pitch.

Final score of the afternoon was Tri County 17, Crothersville 6.

Four baseball games and a golf match will make for a busy week, but hopefully I'll manage some more pictures to share. Stay tuned.

Part III - Society

Part 3 of a 4 part series. Today a few hints about society.

> Call your family often.

> Each day give something
good to others.

> Forgive everyone for everything.

> Spend time with people
over the gage of 70 and
under the age of 6.

> Try to make at least three
people smile each day.

> What other people think of you
is none of your business.

> Your job won't take care
of you when you are sick.
Your family will.

Hope this helps at least one person ;) Hopefully everyone has a great weekend!

Thursday, April 08, 2010

FORE!!!

Today, Tuesday, April 8 was Patrick's first golf match.

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What a beautiful course this is! This was also my first time at an actual match. I was froze to the bone with the 30+mph winds and 40 degree temperatures. Certainly not my idea of an evening on a golf course.

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He carefully places is ball...

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Deep in thought...

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On to find my ball and hit it again...

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Crothersville vs Henryville and Christian Academy. Here Patrick and Cody, from Henryville, make their way to the next hole.

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Chip shot...

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Picking up his clubs and on to another par 4...

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Patrick's first high school golf outing with Kyle Davis, Dillon Maxie, Cameron Royalty and Darrin Briner. This is a great group of golfers...

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Patrick made me proud today, as always, and I can't wait till the next time he gets to go again!

Goooooooooooo TIGERS!!!

Sunday, April 04, 2010

#17

Saturday was Patrick's first baseball game with the Crothersville High School team! He was so excited he said he could hardly sleep Friday night. Once he got up and showered, he sat down in the living room and took in a deep breath and said, "My dream has come true! I've waited all my life to play my first high school game, and today I get that chance!"

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He said in four years his dream will come true by playing in his first college game and then someday his first game as a New York Yankee!

He was so excited all day long he could barely set still and was helping everybody. Here he's getting a drink of Gatorade for the umpires.

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He got tickled when the umpire asked if he had 'spiked' it with anything and the coach from Christian Academy wanted some too!

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I had made the team biscuits and gravy before the early morning game, but by noon they were hungry for lunch. Thanks to the parents, the team enjoyed a delicious snack at lunch to help them make it throughout the day.

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Patrick finally made it into the game and was up to bat. He had his eye on the ball as it passed by him low and outside. Good eye Patrick!

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Next pitch was right where he wanted it! Eye on the ball and the follow through.

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The long fly ball turned into a double!

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Later he stole third and was congratulated by Coach Adams...

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Bases are loaded and the next batter walks, which scores Patrick!

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Unfortunately, the Tigers lost their home opener, but everyone expects great things from this years Tiger team!

I know one team member who can't wait for the next opportunity to put on his uniform and take the field in hopes of his first high school win!

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Goooooooo Tigers!

Friday, April 02, 2010

64 to 65 to 96!

No surprise to most, but I'm a huge sports fan. Basketball, baseball, football, NASCAR, volleyball, softball, etc. You name it, I probably have played or watched it sometime or another.

Today I read where the NCAA is talking about increasing the field of 65 tournament teams to 96! My first thought was, yippie! More college basketball! But after reading some comments and doing a little thinking myself, I'm not so sure this is a good idea.

An earlier post I made in reference to the graduation rate of the student athlete with the current tournament teams, I'm not so sure increasing the teams is such a good idea. The graduation rate of the college athlete isn't something you'd write home about.

96 team field would have 30 seeded teams playing 90 seeded teams. Not sure that would be very exciting. Currently the tournament lasts for three weeks. The NCAA is still wanting to keep the same time schedule (so they don't interfere with the Masters golf tournament) but play on Tuesday and Wednesday also. This would create a problem for the student athlete, as they would be out of class for the entire second week of the tournament.

Now we go back to talking about what comes first. The sport or academics. I'm sure the controversy will continue no matter what is decided. I just hope in the end it isn't the money that wins the argument, but those arguing have the student's careers in mind first.

A bit more sports news for those that are still reading. Jim Boeheim of Syracuse was voted college basketball coach of the year with 38 votes of the 65 member media panel. Robert Montgomery Knight was not up for election this year. Had he been, he would have collected all 65 votes himself. At least Gene Keady or John Calipari didn't win either!

In the NIT, the Dayton Flyers defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels 79-68.

Basketball will continue Saturday, with the Final Four teams competing in Indianapolis' Lucas Oil Stadium. Butler Bulldogs are playing the Michigan State Spartans and Duke Blue Devils are against West Virginia.

Hopefully the Dogs are still playing Monday night and are the eventually champions!