Well, since October 23rd I have played 6 games, but only scored 3 goals. For some reason I seem to have hit a drought on Wed night Women's league. Hopefully that will change this week. My 3 goals have all come on Friday night Coed games.
Current Goal Count
69 = 34.5%
Dave's deployment is 34% complete
I need to step it up!!!!!!!!!
Monday, November 3, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Weeks 13-16 update
So, again, it's been awhile since I've updated this site. I've played 18 games in the last 4 weeks, so an average of 4 1/2 games a week. That seems like a lot doesn't it? Anyway, in the first 12 weeks I had played 39 games, and scored 51 goals, for an average of 1.3 goals per game. In the last 4 weeks I've scored 15 goals bringing my per game goal average to 0.83 goals per game...shoot!
I did hit a dry spell about a week ago going 6 games with only scoring 1 goal. But that streak ended with our final game in a tournament in Tulsa. My women's outdoor team travels to Tulsa every 3rd weekend in October to compete in the Soktoberfest tournament. It's always a great time! Last year we lost in the finals in double overtime to a bunch of 18 year olds (I'm 33) so we worked our butts off that weekend. This year I was concerned, would I be a hinderance to my team since I'm still recovering from my ACL surgery? Would I even be any help at all? Well, this final game eased my fears and ended my dry spell. We won the game 4-0 and I scored 3 of the 4 goals. I was so surprised and happy. Annette provided 2 GREAT assists and I had a wonderful through ball from Ashley putting me 1 on 1 with the keeper for the 3rd goal. I wasn't able to contribute as much as I did last year, but I wasn't hurting us too much either. So, all and all, it was a great tournament.
I also have now played 2 games in the men's middle division on Monday night. It's a team I started with all girls to play against the guys. Many of us girls have left the team and it's pretty much all guys. When I hurt my knee I had Joe take the team over for me, with the promise that I would return after I recovered. I started playing in the women's division and now I'm working my way back into the men's division again. Oooooo, I'm so exicted! Though the last game I played I almost puked from running to much!
Goal Count
66 goals = 33% complete
Dave's deployment is 31% complete
I'm still ahead, by 4 goals now. I need more though!
I did hit a dry spell about a week ago going 6 games with only scoring 1 goal. But that streak ended with our final game in a tournament in Tulsa. My women's outdoor team travels to Tulsa every 3rd weekend in October to compete in the Soktoberfest tournament. It's always a great time! Last year we lost in the finals in double overtime to a bunch of 18 year olds (I'm 33) so we worked our butts off that weekend. This year I was concerned, would I be a hinderance to my team since I'm still recovering from my ACL surgery? Would I even be any help at all? Well, this final game eased my fears and ended my dry spell. We won the game 4-0 and I scored 3 of the 4 goals. I was so surprised and happy. Annette provided 2 GREAT assists and I had a wonderful through ball from Ashley putting me 1 on 1 with the keeper for the 3rd goal. I wasn't able to contribute as much as I did last year, but I wasn't hurting us too much either. So, all and all, it was a great tournament.
I also have now played 2 games in the men's middle division on Monday night. It's a team I started with all girls to play against the guys. Many of us girls have left the team and it's pretty much all guys. When I hurt my knee I had Joe take the team over for me, with the promise that I would return after I recovered. I started playing in the women's division and now I'm working my way back into the men's division again. Oooooo, I'm so exicted! Though the last game I played I almost puked from running to much!
Goal Count
66 goals = 33% complete
Dave's deployment is 31% complete
I'm still ahead, by 4 goals now. I need more though!
Friday, September 26, 2008
Week 11 & 12 Update
Oh my goodness I play too much soccer! Since the last post on Sept. 13, I have played 8 games.
Sunday = 0 goals
Ugh! I hate not scoring goals! ;) I did get some good exercise, and it was a tough game...but I WANT GOALS! HA!
Wednesday Women's = 3 goals
Now that's more like it! It was a fun game and I brought my average back up!
Friday Night Coed (3 games) = 3 goals
So yeah, needless to say my knee has trouble when I play 3 games in one night. I was almost not able to walk after all those games (indoor). I did get 1 goal in each game. My favorite goal came from a corner kick. The keeper was a foreign guy who seemed to be nice, but a little cocky. Obviously a corner kick is not a very good angle to shoot from, but he was completely standing away from the goal marking a pass play. I took one look at him and said to myself, you're being disrespectful and I'm going to teach you a lesson. Ha, well I guess the competitive side got to me! So, standing on the right corner kick, I kicked the ball outside of my right foot, and it bent right and into the goal! GOTCHA SUCKA! ;) Just messing around.
Sat Coed = 0 goals
Again no freaking goals! To be completely honest I was exhausted from the night before's games. I had no energy and I'm surprised I could run. Each time I took the ball to the goal, my shots were so weak an infant could have stopped them.
Monday's Men's League = 0 goals
Yippee!!!!! My 1st game back in the men's division! I actually played against my surgeon that repaired both of my ACL's. He mentioned that my cutting and turning and speed were looking pretty good. I did hit the post in this game...and was not happy about it. I tried to put too much spank on it. Shoot! I should have placed it.
Wednesday Women's = 4 goals
Oh my goodness...we played a team that's feisty! They tried to fight our youngest player on the team, she's 14. Needless to say, her Mom shot over to the fight like a lightening bolt! We ended up winning the game 9-5 taking over 1st place again! And I got to add 4 to my total!
Goal Count
51 = 25.5% = 149 left
Dave's deployment is 24% done so I'm ahead by 3 goals!
WHOOOOHOOO!
Sunday = 0 goals
Ugh! I hate not scoring goals! ;) I did get some good exercise, and it was a tough game...but I WANT GOALS! HA!
Wednesday Women's = 3 goals
Now that's more like it! It was a fun game and I brought my average back up!
Friday Night Coed (3 games) = 3 goals
So yeah, needless to say my knee has trouble when I play 3 games in one night. I was almost not able to walk after all those games (indoor). I did get 1 goal in each game. My favorite goal came from a corner kick. The keeper was a foreign guy who seemed to be nice, but a little cocky. Obviously a corner kick is not a very good angle to shoot from, but he was completely standing away from the goal marking a pass play. I took one look at him and said to myself, you're being disrespectful and I'm going to teach you a lesson. Ha, well I guess the competitive side got to me! So, standing on the right corner kick, I kicked the ball outside of my right foot, and it bent right and into the goal! GOTCHA SUCKA! ;) Just messing around.
Sat Coed = 0 goals
Again no freaking goals! To be completely honest I was exhausted from the night before's games. I had no energy and I'm surprised I could run. Each time I took the ball to the goal, my shots were so weak an infant could have stopped them.
Monday's Men's League = 0 goals
Yippee!!!!! My 1st game back in the men's division! I actually played against my surgeon that repaired both of my ACL's. He mentioned that my cutting and turning and speed were looking pretty good. I did hit the post in this game...and was not happy about it. I tried to put too much spank on it. Shoot! I should have placed it.
Wednesday Women's = 4 goals
Oh my goodness...we played a team that's feisty! They tried to fight our youngest player on the team, she's 14. Needless to say, her Mom shot over to the fight like a lightening bolt! We ended up winning the game 9-5 taking over 1st place again! And I got to add 4 to my total!
Goal Count
51 = 25.5% = 149 left
Dave's deployment is 24% done so I'm ahead by 3 goals!
WHOOOOHOOO!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Week 10 Update
Since my last post on Tues Sept 9 I have played 5 more soccer games.
Wed Night = 1 goal
In Women's league we played the toughest team in our league and lost in overtime! Shoot! I did manage to get 1 goal in this game, but I guess it wasn't enough to make the difference in the game. Oh well, we will beat them in the finals! ;)
Friday Night = 2 goals
I had my marathon soccer night. I played 3 games in the coed leagues. 2 games in the upper division and 1 game in the lower division. I must say playing coed is somewhat challenging for me right now. My quick movements are very slow right now: stopping suddenly, cutting, turning quickly. I have quite a bit more room for improvement since my knee is not back to par. Three years ago when I tore my other ACL it took me about 2 years to feel like I was actually on top of my game again...ugh, it's only been 2 1/2 months back since this current ACL injury. But, I managed to squeak out 2 goals during these 3 games. And for the night my teams were 2-0-1...not bad.
Saturday Morning = 1 goal
I enjoy playing Sat mornings, even though my body doesn't particularly enjoy it...especially after playing 3 games the night before. It was a difficult game and I dug down deep to keep myself moving towards the end of the game. We managed to pull off a 3-1 win, and I was able to get 1 goal during this game.
Current Goal Count
41 = 20.5% completed
Dave's deployment is 20% complete, so I am ahead by 1 goal. Yippee! I'd like to extend that lead some more! ;)
Wed Night = 1 goal
In Women's league we played the toughest team in our league and lost in overtime! Shoot! I did manage to get 1 goal in this game, but I guess it wasn't enough to make the difference in the game. Oh well, we will beat them in the finals! ;)
Friday Night = 2 goals
I had my marathon soccer night. I played 3 games in the coed leagues. 2 games in the upper division and 1 game in the lower division. I must say playing coed is somewhat challenging for me right now. My quick movements are very slow right now: stopping suddenly, cutting, turning quickly. I have quite a bit more room for improvement since my knee is not back to par. Three years ago when I tore my other ACL it took me about 2 years to feel like I was actually on top of my game again...ugh, it's only been 2 1/2 months back since this current ACL injury. But, I managed to squeak out 2 goals during these 3 games. And for the night my teams were 2-0-1...not bad.
Saturday Morning = 1 goal
I enjoy playing Sat mornings, even though my body doesn't particularly enjoy it...especially after playing 3 games the night before. It was a difficult game and I dug down deep to keep myself moving towards the end of the game. We managed to pull off a 3-1 win, and I was able to get 1 goal during this game.
Current Goal Count
41 = 20.5% completed
Dave's deployment is 20% complete, so I am ahead by 1 goal. Yippee! I'd like to extend that lead some more! ;)
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
How to Donate
Our military and their families have been through so much in the last 5 years. Many families must travel across the world to see their loved ones if they are injured at war. The Fisher House helps with the cost of travel and lodging, making it possible for family to be their while their loved one is recovering.
This is a video about Fisher House: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMsuzqmzrq0&feature=related
My fundraiser is much like the MS 150 or another other walk/run for a cause. My attempt is to score 200 goals within the next year. You are welcome to donate per goal, or 1 lump sum. Donations can be made at http://www.active.com/donate/teamfisherhouse/goalsforsoldiers
At the time of this message I currently have 37 goals, I'm right on pace! :)
Thank you so much for your support! God bless you!
This is a video about Fisher House: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMsuzqmzrq0&feature=related
My fundraiser is much like the MS 150 or another other walk/run for a cause. My attempt is to score 200 goals within the next year. You are welcome to donate per goal, or 1 lump sum. Donations can be made at http://www.active.com/donate/teamfisherhouse/goalsforsoldiers
At the time of this message I currently have 37 goals, I'm right on pace! :)
Thank you so much for your support! God bless you!
Monday, September 1, 2008
Goals for Soldiers Background
My boyfriend, Dave, is in the Army and deployed to Iraq in early July. In honor of Dave and all our soldiers dedicating their lives to our country and our safety I am creating a fundraiser called Goals for Soldiers. Per Dave's selection, all money donated will go to the Fisher House™.
Before I explain the details of the fundraiser, some background information is needed. In January of 2008 I had my second ACL reconstruction surgery. I had torn my ACL during a soccer game in December of 2007. After my surgery Dave was extremely supportive. He would come by making sure I was ok, bringing me lunch, cooking me dinner, and helping me around the house. He would take me places to get me out around town. He even planned a special dinner for Valentine's Day and made sure the restaurant was able to accommodate me with crutches and need to prop my leg up. He was always so thoughtful and considerate.
July was my expected return to sports. Many of you already know that soccer is a huge part of my life. I've been playing soccer for 27 years now and time off seems to drag on and on. I also learned that Dave was deploying in mid-July. But, at the last minute his deployment date was moved up 8 days to July 2nd, meaning I had to cancel my trip to visit him the 4th of July weekend. Of course I was devastated. He had already been gone from my hometown for a month and I wouldn't get to see him for another year. I was heartbroken. To pick up my spirits I asked him, "How many goals do you think I can score while your gone?" His reply, "50." My reply to that, "Heck no, I'm going for 200! And I'm going to dedicate every one to you!"
Of course this became my new contest. I had set my sites high. But if you know me, you know I like that. And so I got out my calculator. I figured I'd need to score 16 goals a month, approximately 4 goals a week. So, on July 2nd, at the very moment Dave was boarding a plane for Iraq, I was playing my 1st game back my injury. I scored 3 goals that game. I was well on my way.
While discussing my progress with some friends, they suggested I use this as an opportunity to raise money for an organization dedicated to helping the military and their families. Leaving the organization up to Dave, he selected the Fisher House™. The Fisher House™ Foundation donates "comfort homes," built on the grounds of major military and VA medical centers. These homes enable family members to be close to a loved one at the most stressful times - during the hospitalization for an unexpected illness, disease, or injury. And unfortunately that need has increased since our country has been at war.
I'm not very accustomed to asking for money. But, if you would like to support the military and their families with me you there are 3 ways you can donate to the cause "Goals for Soldiers". You can donate on a per-goal basis, a one time sum, or a donation at the end if I achieve 200 goals. The end date of this fundraiser will be June 2009. Donations can be made at this secure web site: http://www.active.com/donate/teamfisherhouse/goalsforsoldiers.
If you'd like more information about The Fisher House™, please visit www.fisherhouse.org.
I will be posting my progress on this blog from time to time, so please check back and see how we are all doing. Thank you in advance for supporting the selfless heroes who keep our country safe! God bless you!
Before I explain the details of the fundraiser, some background information is needed. In January of 2008 I had my second ACL reconstruction surgery. I had torn my ACL during a soccer game in December of 2007. After my surgery Dave was extremely supportive. He would come by making sure I was ok, bringing me lunch, cooking me dinner, and helping me around the house. He would take me places to get me out around town. He even planned a special dinner for Valentine's Day and made sure the restaurant was able to accommodate me with crutches and need to prop my leg up. He was always so thoughtful and considerate.
July was my expected return to sports. Many of you already know that soccer is a huge part of my life. I've been playing soccer for 27 years now and time off seems to drag on and on. I also learned that Dave was deploying in mid-July. But, at the last minute his deployment date was moved up 8 days to July 2nd, meaning I had to cancel my trip to visit him the 4th of July weekend. Of course I was devastated. He had already been gone from my hometown for a month and I wouldn't get to see him for another year. I was heartbroken. To pick up my spirits I asked him, "How many goals do you think I can score while your gone?" His reply, "50." My reply to that, "Heck no, I'm going for 200! And I'm going to dedicate every one to you!"
Of course this became my new contest. I had set my sites high. But if you know me, you know I like that. And so I got out my calculator. I figured I'd need to score 16 goals a month, approximately 4 goals a week. So, on July 2nd, at the very moment Dave was boarding a plane for Iraq, I was playing my 1st game back my injury. I scored 3 goals that game. I was well on my way.
While discussing my progress with some friends, they suggested I use this as an opportunity to raise money for an organization dedicated to helping the military and their families. Leaving the organization up to Dave, he selected the Fisher House™. The Fisher House™ Foundation donates "comfort homes," built on the grounds of major military and VA medical centers. These homes enable family members to be close to a loved one at the most stressful times - during the hospitalization for an unexpected illness, disease, or injury. And unfortunately that need has increased since our country has been at war.
I'm not very accustomed to asking for money. But, if you would like to support the military and their families with me you there are 3 ways you can donate to the cause "Goals for Soldiers". You can donate on a per-goal basis, a one time sum, or a donation at the end if I achieve 200 goals. The end date of this fundraiser will be June 2009. Donations can be made at this secure web site: http://www.active.com/donate/teamfisherhouse/goalsforsoldiers.
If you'd like more information about The Fisher House™, please visit www.fisherhouse.org.
I will be posting my progress on this blog from time to time, so please check back and see how we are all doing. Thank you in advance for supporting the selfless heroes who keep our country safe! God bless you!
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