last few days

Vegas has come and gone quickly and it didn't go that well! Our team played horribly no excuses we were not sharp. Started over again today we got three players back in camp today which was nice we as two of them are post players... I got to play a little four in the scrimmages in Vegas. I just have to say that there are some BIG girls out there. I got my neck re adjusted when one of those big girls went up to block my shot (she came down on my head) a little stiff this morning.
The exciting news is that Ben is in town although I feel bad because practices are so long this time of year that I am gone from 10-4. There is not a whole lot to do around my apartment complex so that sucks but it is really nice to come home and he is here!
I tried some self tanning lotion today a little worried about it after slathering myself up I read that it was for medium to dark skin I would classify myself as very white or light skinned. Hopefully I don't wake up streaky but I have a feeling that is going to happen! Hey it will just help me stand out at tryouts!!

Open practice

So today was an open practice in front of the fans. We all had to get introduced and run out of the tunnel, this part I could do without I hate running out of the tunnel by yourself! However the fans would cheer whenever you made a basket and I mean layups, jump shots it didn't mater. I love it though we are working on defensive drills cheering on the D and everyone in the stands is clapping for the offense. That old saying "offense sells tickets" is true! I have to say I could get used to someone clapping everytime you make a shot though what a confidence booster.
Vegas tomorrow and the day after we get back Ben will be here! To pass the time there are playoffs for hockey and basketball and just for tonight a cutting edge marathon yes there is more than 1, there are in fact 3 although they maybe should have stopped at the first!

a little bored in sac town

Well I have the internet in my apartment! For the second time since I moved into the apartments someone has come into my place while I am at practice and replaced things (couch and modem)! Not sure how secure that makes me feel I guess that is the upside to living out of two bags you don't really have to ever worry about losing things you really care about!
Training camp has been up and down I have had good days and not as good days. The biggest thing of it all is mental for me so just trying to keep on growing up in that area it is always a struggle for me! Training camp is competitive this year, so just trying to do my thing! Good news is that the soreness is gone and my legs are back under me after a day off today. I went and got a massage to try and help a sore groin and got into a cold tub again. I also saw another dentist and I guess the diagnosis is to try using sensitive toothpaste.
I really have been conserving my energy not doing too much the only place besides arco and the grocery store was a trip to Target for some books and other random purchases. I say this every year but I really need a library card out here.
We head out to Vegas on Sunday for a mini controlled scrimmage against Houston and Detroit.
Ben is coming for a quick visit on Tuesday morning... can't wait to see him again!

First day down!

First day of training camp down. It went alright there was definetly more running than last year! Boy am I glad I worked out hard on my own not to mention at altitude. I was really nervous before camp started but they slowly eased away as time went on. We have about 7 new players in camp so there was some teaching and I am very glad I came in early and got the stuff down before camp began. The soreness from new lifts has also subsided which is always helpful.
Not much else to say about Sac. I have been hanging out at the apt resting in my down time. I did bite off good chunks of my tongue on both sides today at practice I got hit and somehow my tongue was caught between my mouthguard and bottom teeth. I thought it was supposed to heal fast but it is still hurting when I talk and eat. Still working on the internet so the posts will remain short and sweet!

another dentist

Well I spent about 40 minutes on the phone in the last two days trying to figure out my internet good news is that I am not stupid they have to re-configure something so I am supposed to wait and will receive a call sometime tomorrow maybe! I picked up a slight connection in my apt so I haven't moved my computer and am trying to take advantage of this!
Things are still going well my body is still adapting to the new weight workout (translation I am still reallly really sore) but hopefully by Friday I will be good! The new strength coach we have is good I have been wearing a heart rate monitor for workouts kind of neat to see how hard you are working. I think it will really help me as I always worry that I am out of shape and this will tell me if I need to do a little extra cardio one day or if I am good.
Physicals were today for me and good news I passed. They just came in and asked if anything hurt no, asked about the foot and examined it. The doctor told me it was not ever going to get better while I am playing but once I am done it should be okay. THen he asked if I could make it through the season with it I said yes and that was that. We have to draw some blood and give a urine sample. I held my pee for about an hour this morning because last year it took me forever to have to go pee I was prepared this year but it was a relief to be given the cup. Today I snuck in to see the dentist as well right after my workout. He took an x-ray and my teeth all look fine but there was a dark cloud above my tooth which he said could be mucous builidup (I realize this is digusting). Then he took out the air thing and started spraying cold air into my teeth and remarked at how violent a reaction it was when this water hit my spot. I have now been refered to a tooth specialist to see if he can give me a diagnosis and treatment! I have to call and set up the appointment time.
I am off for an appearance tonight and have to figure out which car I can take... I really need a bike!

Internet seems to fail me

Hey all so I made it to Sac safe and sound. For some reason I can't get my internet set up here... seems as though we are starting a trend! Anyways things are good I am really really sore as I lifted with the new strength coach the other day and it was a good workout but a few of the lifts I hadn't done since college. Despite emerging my whole body in the cold tub I woke up this morning and rolled over wincing in pain! I have had two workouts with coach and Ticha in which have been really good to get in early and set up. The new apt is nice a lot like the ones from the last two years maybe a tiny bit bigger. I am on the first floor so no stairs and the pool is right outside my balcony *good for visitors*.
Alright my time is about to run out I signed up for some wireless free 15 minute service thing that I could use as long as I watched some ad. HOpefully I will have it figured out and be able to get a little more in depth!

I hate packing!

Well I started packing again today and it sucks! I hate moving and cramming everything into two bags every few months. I guess it goes with the job so what can you do. Ben and I went up to Park City the other day to eat some dinner and walk around a little, I absolutely love the utah mountains they are amazing. I am going to miss them in Sac. It was a good dinner with Lans and one of her friends.
I had my lesson today with the little girl from the gym and she was really sweet and actually pretty good! Her grandpa had told her of the tennis ball drills and she had already practiced them. Her family was there and they were videotaping so she would have it for future reference. Now this story is somewhat embarassing but totally something that would happen to me. She was doing some tenns ball drills and dropped the tennis ball and I turned ot run next thing I know my ankle has rolled over and I am falling down to the ground! Ahh not good worst part all captured on film, it all happened so fast I was laughing can't even remember if I said something or not I certainly didnt look at the camera after it. I guess maybe I will never outgrow the klutz stage I thought I was doing so well lately...stupid ankles. I think that I should probably consider taping or bracing this summer now.
I have to get back to packing, finish it all up. Tomorrow just hanging out with Ben won't see him again until end of May which sucks. I leave Tuesday morning to get a few workouts in before camp starts. I guess we have new apartements this year no more Medicci I will update you all once I get to Sac.

Headed back to Sac!

Hey so the draft has come and gone and it appears as though I am staying in Sac. I didn't know if I was going to be traded or anything just because I don't have my plane ticket yet and I am heading out on the 15th! I am looking forward to this year while my foot isn't 100% (I don't think it ever will be again) I can play through it. I have been working lots on my shooting just trying to be more consistent and it has been feeling really good. It is pretty funny since I work out at the rec. center by the house I am staying at I have been getting a lot of people coming up and asking me where I play. There is an indoor track on top of court so people can watch you shoot while they work out. Today I had a grandfather who saw me doing my tennis ball dribbling and the other day he watched me shoot so he came down to talk with me again and asked if I did personal lessons or clinics. I said I wouldn't mind doing some and so he asked if I had some time before I left because his grandaughter loves to play and these skills would be really great for her. I said I could help her out (I am there everyday anyways) this Sunday I will be helping her out! Then he asked me what my rate was I just laughed I said well I really haven't done this before... he said he would figure out a fair rate, it really doesn't matter that much to me!

Besides meeting all sorts of new people at the rec center I have been playing a few games of pick up a week. The first pick up game was frightening I felt like my lungs were bleeding and was officially out of comission the rest of the day (we played at 1230) I may have been dehydrated and a little altitude sickness but I am happy to report that two days later we played again and all was good! I was totally fine, feeling healthy and in shape... thank goodness.