Update: My 2nd Tennis Tournament

For those of you who may care, either a little or not so much:

As this is my tennis blog, I thought I might mention the outcome of this last Saturday's doubles tournament which I, at the last minute, participated in. After playing 4 matches over the course of the day, my partner and I did in fact end up winning our division! Gosh, I think we even get a plaque or somethin'. Imagine that. It was actually a lot of fun and I wasn't very nervous at all. Thank you, thank you very much.

p.s. In case you were wondering, that's me in the yellow shirt and nifty matching headband. :-)

The Tiniest Dose of Bah Humbug!

First, let me say that I bet none of our Thanksgiving celebrations will look anything like this. At the risk of sounding like a complete tool, I can't help but feel so over holidays which mainly serve an excuse for people to overeat and drink too much. And please, don't get me started on the daylong TV football marathons. (Jeezus, what is that about? Did the pilgrims even know how to play football?!) I should just stop there. I know, I know: It's all about being with family. Anyhow, just expressing my opinion. It is my blog afterall. On the bright side, I bet you will never be able to guess what I will be doing for part of Thanksgiving day. It begins with a T, ends with a S. Thankfully there are other like-minded folk, so game on!

Functional Tennis Shoes? Not so much.

As we head into the winter season, the ankle boot is making its cyclical comeback from the 80's. This trend further verifies the widely held fashion belief that "Style" recycles every twenty years, though thankfully returning a tad updated. (Prairie skirt and buffalo plaid, anyone?)

It is a well known fact that I possess a bloodhound-like ability to hone-in on & then fall in love with the most expensive shoes displayed in a store, be it online or in person. Case in point are these amazing ankle boots by Robert Clergerie whose shoes I first discovered while living in France. And for a paltry $685, they could be mine. Nevermind the fact that I most likely would be unable to walk to my front door in them.

Santa? Are you taking notes?

The Upcoming Week

This coming week is going to be a busy one!

Tomorrow (Monday) I have 4 matches -- 2 in the early morning and 2 in the evening, plus mid-day I have my first conditioning appt. w/Casey, one of my tennis coach's (I almost said tennis couch -- isnt' that funny?!) best friends. = 7 hours

Tuesday I have 2 matches, a drill class, and a lesson. = 5.5 hours

Wednesday is an early morning lesson, 2 matches and my USTA singles practice. = 4.5 hours

Thursday will be 2 matches (7:30am/7:30pm), my cup practice, and tennis lesson (weather permitting). = 5.5 hours

Friday through Sunday are still getting worked out but just in those 4 days, I will have put in approximately 21+ hours of court time.

Bring it on! :-)

Tennis History Has Been Made!

Yes, you heard right. There is exciting news!

Even though I'm still feeling under the weather, I managed to get my husband on the tennis court yesterday for a late morning match.

And guess what? I **finally** beat him! Fair and square.

Jim is one of those natural born athletic types. You know, the kind that doesn't pick up a racquet for months or years, then walks onto a tennis court and makes it all look so effortless. (Where do these people come from?!?)

Yesterday, he came prepared with an arsenal of perfectly delivered curvy left-handed serves, lots of spin on his returns, and plenty of quick footwork. Trust me, he wanted to win and gave it his all. Still, I took the match 6-3, 6-3.

Unfortunately, I didn't feel very hot later in the day, but I have to say -- it was worth it. Honey, just let me know when you're up for a rematch, k?