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!
Friday, September 26, 2008
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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