Monday, December 10, 2007
Chinese Food=bad
This past weekend, I went to Auburn with a girl on my team to visit another girl on our team and her family. We are very close with her family and so we often go home to visit her family and eat dinner with them and spend the night. This past Sunday we went and spent the day with them and night and Monday. However on Sunday night the three of us got Chinese food. I knew the night was going to go bad when I got out of the car at the Chinese Food place and tripped over my feet. We then took the food home and ate it there instead of eating at the restaurant. As soon as we got home, I was going to the door and completely bit it on a piece of ice, and fell on my butt. My two teammates were laughing at me so hard and just lost it. After I got back up and got back onto my feet, I walked closer the door thinking that I would have something to hang onto if I fell, I then got my hair stuck in a Wreath on their door. After this happened, my two friends were legit, sitting on the floor laughing their hardest at me. So after these past three incidents i knew that something else had to go wrong within the night. So we ate our food and were just talking. I ate some of my food, then I started on my egg roll, about half way through i tasted black licorice, a taste that i have such a bad reaction to. So i knew right away that it was black licorice. I immediately spit it out and looked down and there i found a piece of black licorice. I was so disgusted that i couldn't finish my meal. I should've taken the meal back, but i didn't and rather just ignored it and starved for the night. It wasn't the best night.
New Years Eve
Every year on New Years Eve, our whole family on my mother's side get together at one of my Aunt and Uncle's house. We all bring a dish to pass and have a big feast and enjoy celebrating the new year with each other. In past years we used to doing crafts and such, games, karaoke and just enjoy each other. We play so many games, one that includes putting on oven mitts, a hat and trying to unwrap a gift that is tapped shut all the way around. You can not punch the box or use anything else then your hands in the oven mitts. It's such a fun game, everyone gets so into it and starts screaming when it comes their time to unwrap the gift, the trick of the game is that person to the right of you is rolling dice trying to get the number they are given before the game, once they get the number they were given then the person trying to unwrap the gift, gives the person to their left the gift, oven mitts, and hat, then try rolling their number with the dice. The game gets so intense and rather loud. Usually the gifts include something that is gender friendly. We also play bingo and Scattegories. With about 3 minutes until the ball drops we all huddle into the living room around the TV with our Champagne, Sparking Champagne, and wine. Right after the ball drops, and after we toast and make our new years resolution we all run around the house in the snow bare footed. It's rather weird, but it is so much fun. Our family has a ball doing this and have done the same tradition since we have started it about 8 years ago.
The idea of running around the house in our bare feet came from one of our family friends Anne. Anne is from California, and met my aunt on a cruise once. Every since she has been considered in our family and always comes out for New Years Eve. However this year she is coming out for Christmas also which will be exciting. Anne is a blast and always makes everyone laugh. She for instance pronounces "fitty" instead of fifty. So when G50 is called in Bingo it is always "G-fitty". Our family has picked up on it, and always chimes in when it is called. My family can be overwhelming when it comes to family gathering's or just in general, but I wouldn't trade them for the world. They mean a lot to me and always are making sure everyone's okay and everyone is having a good time. I am very excited for Christmas and New Years this year, I can not wait for the whole extravaganza. I have to be back the 1st of January for hockey, which is really putting a damper on my New Years Eve, but the love I have for the game is too strong for me to give it up.
The idea of running around the house in our bare feet came from one of our family friends Anne. Anne is from California, and met my aunt on a cruise once. Every since she has been considered in our family and always comes out for New Years Eve. However this year she is coming out for Christmas also which will be exciting. Anne is a blast and always makes everyone laugh. She for instance pronounces "fitty" instead of fifty. So when G50 is called in Bingo it is always "G-fitty". Our family has picked up on it, and always chimes in when it is called. My family can be overwhelming when it comes to family gathering's or just in general, but I wouldn't trade them for the world. They mean a lot to me and always are making sure everyone's okay and everyone is having a good time. I am very excited for Christmas and New Years this year, I can not wait for the whole extravaganza. I have to be back the 1st of January for hockey, which is really putting a damper on my New Years Eve, but the love I have for the game is too strong for me to give it up.
What I want for Christmas...
This year for Christmas, I'm unsure on what I want. Every year all of my aunts and my mother and my grandmother go shopping together for a whole day, and usually get most of their shopping done. So in prep for this day coming we had to get our Christmas lists together and send them to everyone else in our family. When it comes to Holidays and Birthday's I'm not picky on what I get. I am happy with anything especially if I'm with my family. This year I asked for some simple things. Some good smelling lotion, gift certificates, and whatever else they thought I would like. For some reason I'm unsure on what I want for Christmas, I feel as if I have too much crap and don't need anything more. So I ask for stuff that I need rather than stuff that I want. However this year I do not need much. I basically need a robe, and some warm sheets for my bed. So this Christmas will be one of those that I receive a lot of stuff that I want rather than what I need. I rather get gift certificates just because it's much easier to get those and use them when there are things on sale that i want, rather then paying a lot of money for something that isn't worth what it costs. As much as I do not know what I need/want for Christmas neither do the rest of my family. We are all pretty much easy to shop for, so this Christmas sure will be a surprise.
Christmas Break
Within the last week, it has finally hit me that I will soon be going home for winter break. Playing hockey or any winter sport for instance is hard at college, we never get off the full break like everyone else who does spring or fall sports. I am only home from the 13th until the 31st of December. However, I am very excited about going home. I am very family oriented and love hanging out with my cousins. Christmas break is always exciting because I get to see my family so much. Although most of my plans include working when I am home, I am still very excited to be able to go home and can't wait. My mom hates me being so far away from home, although its only about 2 hours away from home, she loves me being home. We always would decorate the house together listening to Christmas music. getting the house together, putting up the tree, and making cookies. My family loves being together and this Christmas is going to be kind of hard because one of my aunt's and uncle are going to California to have Christmas with his family. After Christmas we also spend new year's eve together too. The whole break is always very fun, and I'm extremely excited about the break and can't wait for Thursday to come.
Neumann College Game
On Friday December 7th, 2007, we faced off against Neumann College at 2pm. We played early because our guys had a game later that night, and both games were home. It was very weird having such a early game during a weekday. We haven't had to leave early yet from our classes so it was extremely weird to have to leave earlier from my 11:30 class for a home game. I knew I wasn't ready for the game and I tried my best to get ready but for some reason I just really wasn't ready and wasn't feeling good at all.
We started off on fire again. We scored our first goal a minute into the game and were very excited, after about five minutes we scored another goal. After this goal Neumann took a time-out to get back onto their feet. Neumann is a good team, they have a lot of speed and few girls with a lot of skills however, we were outplaying them at this point in time. However after taking a penalty after our second goal, Neumann capitalized on this and scored their first goal of the game. With about 6 minutes left in the period, our team on a Penalty kill, blocked a shot from the point and went down on a break away and scored our third goal. Penalty kill goals are always exciting because your down another person and your supposed to be dominated, but when you break out from being dominated and score a goal with only 4 people to 5, its very exciting. I was on the ice for this goal and I can truly say I was very excited. However, with about 30 seconds left in the first period, Neumann scored their second goal. This goal was one of those that you knew they would come out flying during the second period. Through-out the second period the game was back and forth, we were playing really well and keeping the puck in their zone, however, our goalie, Melissa Stern was making key saves. After the second period the score was still 3-2.
With about 4 minutes left of the third period we scored our 4th goal. After scoring the fourth goal we were really excited and thought for sure that we had the game under our belt, and we should've. However, with about 50 seconds left we started giving up, our team was getting tired and just wanted the game to be over. With 25 seconds left Neumann scored their third goal. After this goal everyone was pretty upset the ref's made some really bad calls and the goal was scored with the net off. It was frustrating and the refs were ruining the game for us it felt like. However, with getting wrapped up in the bad calls the refs made our team let down our guard and Neumann scored with 3 seconds left in the period. It hit us hard and was very frustrating. Everyone was upset especially the 5 of us that were out on the ice. We play overtime for five minutes and kept the score the same. Although we tied the game, we felt as if we have lost the game because of the 2 goals within the last 25 seconds.
We started off on fire again. We scored our first goal a minute into the game and were very excited, after about five minutes we scored another goal. After this goal Neumann took a time-out to get back onto their feet. Neumann is a good team, they have a lot of speed and few girls with a lot of skills however, we were outplaying them at this point in time. However after taking a penalty after our second goal, Neumann capitalized on this and scored their first goal of the game. With about 6 minutes left in the period, our team on a Penalty kill, blocked a shot from the point and went down on a break away and scored our third goal. Penalty kill goals are always exciting because your down another person and your supposed to be dominated, but when you break out from being dominated and score a goal with only 4 people to 5, its very exciting. I was on the ice for this goal and I can truly say I was very excited. However, with about 30 seconds left in the first period, Neumann scored their second goal. This goal was one of those that you knew they would come out flying during the second period. Through-out the second period the game was back and forth, we were playing really well and keeping the puck in their zone, however, our goalie, Melissa Stern was making key saves. After the second period the score was still 3-2.
With about 4 minutes left of the third period we scored our 4th goal. After scoring the fourth goal we were really excited and thought for sure that we had the game under our belt, and we should've. However, with about 50 seconds left we started giving up, our team was getting tired and just wanted the game to be over. With 25 seconds left Neumann scored their third goal. After this goal everyone was pretty upset the ref's made some really bad calls and the goal was scored with the net off. It was frustrating and the refs were ruining the game for us it felt like. However, with getting wrapped up in the bad calls the refs made our team let down our guard and Neumann scored with 3 seconds left in the period. It hit us hard and was very frustrating. Everyone was upset especially the 5 of us that were out on the ice. We play overtime for five minutes and kept the score the same. Although we tied the game, we felt as if we have lost the game because of the 2 goals within the last 25 seconds.
Buff State Game 2
On Sunday, two weekends ago we faced Buffalo State for the second time that weekend. The night before, we tied them and were very excited to get the game underway. We knew we could out play them and we new that we were better then them, so for us to do our best was a must.
When we got to the rink we were already at a disadvantage two of our girls were getting sick. We all ate breakfast at the hotel that morning so after the two of them were vomiting, we were all nervous, however, nobody else got the nauseous feeling. We warmed up before getting dressed and figured the rest of us had to pick it up to make up for the two girls that weren't feeling too good. After warm-ups a few other girls got sick, this really made our team nervous. About half of our team was not feeling good and now we knew we had to step it up. We went out for warm-ups flying. We felt confident and had for once a great warm-up.
Almost ten minutes into the game, Buffalo State scored their goal. At this point the confidence that we had during warm-ups was no longer as strong. However with about 4 minutes left in the period, we scored our first goal. Both games were high in penalties and we certainly took advantage of it, and scored our first goal on our power play. One again Heather Crowley came out big and scored the first goal for us. This goal was also a scramble as Janie Byrd took a hard shot from the point and was rebounded by the goalie and was then put in by Heather Crowley. It was very exciting and our teams confidence slowly began to rise. Buffalo State ended the first period with a penalty. So we got the advantage of talking to our power-plays and getting them ready for working hard and getting the puck to the net. With about a minute and half into the second period, we scored our second goal, also the game winning goal. Because of the 18 total penalties throughout the game we once again took advantage of the power play we were given and used it to get ahead by a goal. We held the score all throughout the second period and the third. We ended up winning 2-1 and it was very exciting. We came out that weekend with 3 points total and giving recruits another thought about where they want to go.
When we got to the rink we were already at a disadvantage two of our girls were getting sick. We all ate breakfast at the hotel that morning so after the two of them were vomiting, we were all nervous, however, nobody else got the nauseous feeling. We warmed up before getting dressed and figured the rest of us had to pick it up to make up for the two girls that weren't feeling too good. After warm-ups a few other girls got sick, this really made our team nervous. About half of our team was not feeling good and now we knew we had to step it up. We went out for warm-ups flying. We felt confident and had for once a great warm-up.
Almost ten minutes into the game, Buffalo State scored their goal. At this point the confidence that we had during warm-ups was no longer as strong. However with about 4 minutes left in the period, we scored our first goal. Both games were high in penalties and we certainly took advantage of it, and scored our first goal on our power play. One again Heather Crowley came out big and scored the first goal for us. This goal was also a scramble as Janie Byrd took a hard shot from the point and was rebounded by the goalie and was then put in by Heather Crowley. It was very exciting and our teams confidence slowly began to rise. Buffalo State ended the first period with a penalty. So we got the advantage of talking to our power-plays and getting them ready for working hard and getting the puck to the net. With about a minute and half into the second period, we scored our second goal, also the game winning goal. Because of the 18 total penalties throughout the game we once again took advantage of the power play we were given and used it to get ahead by a goal. We held the score all throughout the second period and the third. We ended up winning 2-1 and it was very exciting. We came out that weekend with 3 points total and giving recruits another thought about where they want to go.
Buff State game 1
Two weekends ago we played Buffalo State College. Buff State is one of our biggest rivals. Buffalo State and Oswego are our biggest rivals because we compete with them to get recruits. So to come out of the weekend with 4 points would've been huge.
In the first game, we ended up tying 2-2. However, we should have won 2-1. We started off on fire. In our league we are the underdog team, everyone underestimates us because of our past. Although we are still a growing and developing team, we can still bring a lot to the table. About four minutes into the game we started off with a 1-0 lead. One of our girls Nicole Ruddy, scored on a power play and got our team underway. We were told before the game that they were expecting to blow us out of the water and they were really cocky, so this first goal really came as a surprise to them, as well as us. About 20 seconds later, we scored another goal. This time Heather Crowley scored the goal, and Maggie Henty and myself assisted the goal. The goal came from a scramble in front of the net and and Heather didn't stop working until she got it in. This goal was very exciting especially because it was my first point of the season. I'm not very big on scoring, I never have been. I much rather assist and just help other people set up plays. Being in the spotlight isn't my thing. So I couldn't be more happier then when that goal went in.
We kept the lead throughout the rest of the first and the whole second period. However, within the first 20 seconds of the third period Buffalo State scored. The goal was during an even five on five play. After this they scored again after a minute. Scoring their second goal we were now at a tie, and knew we had to pick it up. After realizing that our team always lets down in the third period, we proceeded to pick it up and do our best. However, Buffalo State kept it up too. We out played them all game but just couldn't score the third goal we needed to keep the lead. After the twenty minute third period, we went into overtime. Overtime is always a nerve racking thing, because in overtime its sudden death. If someone scores, the game is over and they win. So of course the main objective is defense and not to let go of the puck. We successfully kept up our defensive for the full 5 minutes and came out with a tie. It would've been nice but it felt good not to lose to them. For tying the game, we received one point, rather than the two if we had won.
In the first game, we ended up tying 2-2. However, we should have won 2-1. We started off on fire. In our league we are the underdog team, everyone underestimates us because of our past. Although we are still a growing and developing team, we can still bring a lot to the table. About four minutes into the game we started off with a 1-0 lead. One of our girls Nicole Ruddy, scored on a power play and got our team underway. We were told before the game that they were expecting to blow us out of the water and they were really cocky, so this first goal really came as a surprise to them, as well as us. About 20 seconds later, we scored another goal. This time Heather Crowley scored the goal, and Maggie Henty and myself assisted the goal. The goal came from a scramble in front of the net and and Heather didn't stop working until she got it in. This goal was very exciting especially because it was my first point of the season. I'm not very big on scoring, I never have been. I much rather assist and just help other people set up plays. Being in the spotlight isn't my thing. So I couldn't be more happier then when that goal went in.
We kept the lead throughout the rest of the first and the whole second period. However, within the first 20 seconds of the third period Buffalo State scored. The goal was during an even five on five play. After this they scored again after a minute. Scoring their second goal we were now at a tie, and knew we had to pick it up. After realizing that our team always lets down in the third period, we proceeded to pick it up and do our best. However, Buffalo State kept it up too. We out played them all game but just couldn't score the third goal we needed to keep the lead. After the twenty minute third period, we went into overtime. Overtime is always a nerve racking thing, because in overtime its sudden death. If someone scores, the game is over and they win. So of course the main objective is defense and not to let go of the puck. We successfully kept up our defensive for the full 5 minutes and came out with a tie. It would've been nice but it felt good not to lose to them. For tying the game, we received one point, rather than the two if we had won.
Final Portfolio.
Portfolio is one of the most stressful times of the semester. This is the third time total that I have taken CPN. The first time I had to withdrawal half way through due to a sickness. So this is the third time I have been organizing and getting ready to hand in a portfolio. After receiving mid-term portfolio back, and realizing how much work I actually have to do, is always scary. Portfolio is so scary because, it can make you or break you. Meaning that if you pass it then, you most likely pass CPN; however, without passing portfolio you cannot pass CPN. It's very stressful, and in the end it always pays off. This year I started off CPN trying my best. Half way through the "Sophomore Slump" hit me and it was much harder to do all of my work, and to have the motivation to get help and write my papers.
At mid-term portfolio, my paper like most in my class did not pass. Once I saw the results, I realized that I had a lot of work to do, and I would have to face the adversity of doing much and just do it. Trying to balance all my classes and the work included, hockey, and other everyday life things, is a struggle, and because of the trouble, it is much easier to just give up and forget about it. However, the best idea is to get back on the horse and finish out the semester strong. After pulling a couple of all-nighters to get the portfolio done, handing the portfolio would seem to be relieving; however, to me, it was ten times stressful.
After handing in portfolio, the next week, is the most stressful time ever. All I can do is think about if I'm going to pass or not. Hoping for the best that I will pass and be able to be done with CPN. I try my best to not get myself all worked up and I try not to focus on the fact that soon I will find out if I passed or not. Although I try not to think of my portfolio, it's impossible, I do.
Receiving my portfolio back has been all three times relieving and a happy time. All three times I have passed, which makes me feel much better about my portfolio and makes me wonder why I was nervous in the first place. Although portfolio is stressful, in the end I am glad that I did it all, because it gives me a accomplishing feeling, and makes me feel much better about the semester. All the hard work and all the sacrifices of Friday and Saturday nights, are all looked past when I realized that I have passed and no longer will I have to sacrifice these things, as long as I keep up with my work and do my very best.
Although I have not received my final grade in CPN, I feel as if I have passed the class and no longer will have to take the class and keep up with all the writing and reading. CPN is not my strongest subject, but rather my weakest, so for me to be done with it, is a huge relief.
At mid-term portfolio, my paper like most in my class did not pass. Once I saw the results, I realized that I had a lot of work to do, and I would have to face the adversity of doing much and just do it. Trying to balance all my classes and the work included, hockey, and other everyday life things, is a struggle, and because of the trouble, it is much easier to just give up and forget about it. However, the best idea is to get back on the horse and finish out the semester strong. After pulling a couple of all-nighters to get the portfolio done, handing the portfolio would seem to be relieving; however, to me, it was ten times stressful.
After handing in portfolio, the next week, is the most stressful time ever. All I can do is think about if I'm going to pass or not. Hoping for the best that I will pass and be able to be done with CPN. I try my best to not get myself all worked up and I try not to focus on the fact that soon I will find out if I passed or not. Although I try not to think of my portfolio, it's impossible, I do.
Receiving my portfolio back has been all three times relieving and a happy time. All three times I have passed, which makes me feel much better about my portfolio and makes me wonder why I was nervous in the first place. Although portfolio is stressful, in the end I am glad that I did it all, because it gives me a accomplishing feeling, and makes me feel much better about the semester. All the hard work and all the sacrifices of Friday and Saturday nights, are all looked past when I realized that I have passed and no longer will I have to sacrifice these things, as long as I keep up with my work and do my very best.
Although I have not received my final grade in CPN, I feel as if I have passed the class and no longer will have to take the class and keep up with all the writing and reading. CPN is not my strongest subject, but rather my weakest, so for me to be done with it, is a huge relief.
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