Week 4: Change in Blog Format

Yes, it's true. I am being totally lame about completing my daily blog entries. The truth is twofold: I don't like to talk about myself, let alone spill every day. Seriously -- give it a try for 30 days, it's harder than you think. (Well, ok -- so you're the exception!)

Secondly, time has become more of a factor. Monday through Friday I usually spend at least 4 hours each day on a tennis court, either playing a match, attending a drill class or in a lesson. On Mondays, it's 7 hours. The weekends are cut back to 1-2 matches which allows for some recuperation. I also try to fit a weekly body work into the mix. (Trust me, I would spend every waking hour on a tennis court, if only my body could handle it!)

Taking all this into account, by the end of the day -- it's a challenge to find the time or muster the energy to blog. Added, in addition to tennis, I do try to maintain somewhat of a life. I am just not hugely successful at striking a balance. I hadn't realized I was such an all or nothing sort, but there it is. Just one of the many self-discoveries uncovered since beginning my tennis experiment.

In any event, there are a few people who come to mind that I miss and haven't seen since leaving the yoga studio, who probably hate me for being such a loser friend! (Dear Constance -- are you still speaking to me?)

So! (insert drum-roll here) Monday marks the start of Week 5 of my tennis challenge. Moving forward, there will be weekly recaps posted every Saturday or Sunday. These entries will include run-downs of matches played, any particular learning hurdles, and any tennis-related epiphanies experienced. If you're really lucky I may even include the outcome of my weekly report card. All for your viewing pleasure. During the week if something really jumps out at me -- you might find a stray blog here and there. Let's give it a try and see how it goes.

Tonight I'm playing a mixed doubles match against Suzy (3.5, my new doubles partner) and Brian O. (3.5). My partner is Coach Schneider. True to form, I am sweating bullets about it, especially given the fact I'm for sure the weakest link in this particular 4some. Oh well, worse case scenario is I play like crap *and* make a complete fool of myself. Seriously though, it will be good times -- so wish me luck!

tina signing off.