I don't wear a lot of jewelry - scratch that. I don't change my jewelry a lot. I wear the same earrings, rings, necklace, and watch every day. Sometimes I add a necklace. I have two others I wear. I love them and it took a long time to find them and now they are both broken :(
I broke my long strand necklace on the plane to Stony Brook. It got caught on the seat arm and snapped at the clasp. And I just found out this morning my other necklace broke. Grrrr!
I'm mad! Nothing I can do about it. I don't think the first is fixable and maybe the second is salvageable. So mad!
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Monday, May 28, 2012
It's Getting Hot in Here
So I went to National Tournament in Stony Brook, NY over the holiday weekend. It was a really fun time. I got to meet new officials and some pretty big names in women's lacrosse. I was observed by an international official with a long list of accolades. I got some great feedback and I should be getting an email with more any day now.
The most exciting part of the weekend happened off the field. I almost collapsed from heat exhaustion! Yes, it was kinda scary. I had worked 4 games on Saturday in mid to high 80 degree weather with brutal humidity. I made it through the day because I had hour breaks between each game. I thought I was hydrating enough and drinking a bottle of water per game and sipping during my breaks. My Sunday schedule was not so nice. I had two back to back games, a one hour break, and then two more back to back games. I was also unfortunate enough to have the sun come out and rain clouds disappear at the start of my first game.
The first game went fine which was good because I was being observed during that game. The second one was ok, but what killed me was that it went into triple OT. I was done by the start of the third over time period. So I essentially ran for 2.5 hours straight. A bit much for me.
Because as soon as I signed the paper and ran off the field, I realized I only had 25 minutes before my next game. I was toast. I walked over the officials tent and saw my friend. I called out her name and by the time she reached me (maybe 15 ft) I was bent over hysterically sobbing. I do not get emotional, so this was kinda scary. I dropped to my knees and was just crying and trying to tell her that I don't know how I was going to do my games. I was just feeling so overwhelmed and stressed and helpless. Feelings that I don't normally feel. They got me into a chair, got some water and ice for me. I just sat there crying and shaking for 10 minutes. Needless to say they took me off my games and got replacements.
The trainer checked me out. I ate a few granola bars, drank two bottles of water, and took some electrolyte pills. The shaking and crying finally stopped, but then I got a little light headed. I just sat in the same chair for the rest of the day. I hate feeling so helpless, but I needed to take care of myself and my friends were great. They definitely kept me from pushing myself too hard. I made it through the day and a very memorable first National Tournament.
The most exciting part of the weekend happened off the field. I almost collapsed from heat exhaustion! Yes, it was kinda scary. I had worked 4 games on Saturday in mid to high 80 degree weather with brutal humidity. I made it through the day because I had hour breaks between each game. I thought I was hydrating enough and drinking a bottle of water per game and sipping during my breaks. My Sunday schedule was not so nice. I had two back to back games, a one hour break, and then two more back to back games. I was also unfortunate enough to have the sun come out and rain clouds disappear at the start of my first game.
The first game went fine which was good because I was being observed during that game. The second one was ok, but what killed me was that it went into triple OT. I was done by the start of the third over time period. So I essentially ran for 2.5 hours straight. A bit much for me.
Because as soon as I signed the paper and ran off the field, I realized I only had 25 minutes before my next game. I was toast. I walked over the officials tent and saw my friend. I called out her name and by the time she reached me (maybe 15 ft) I was bent over hysterically sobbing. I do not get emotional, so this was kinda scary. I dropped to my knees and was just crying and trying to tell her that I don't know how I was going to do my games. I was just feeling so overwhelmed and stressed and helpless. Feelings that I don't normally feel. They got me into a chair, got some water and ice for me. I just sat there crying and shaking for 10 minutes. Needless to say they took me off my games and got replacements.
The trainer checked me out. I ate a few granola bars, drank two bottles of water, and took some electrolyte pills. The shaking and crying finally stopped, but then I got a little light headed. I just sat in the same chair for the rest of the day. I hate feeling so helpless, but I needed to take care of myself and my friends were great. They definitely kept me from pushing myself too hard. I made it through the day and a very memorable first National Tournament.
Friday, May 25, 2012
I really need to go shopping
I always find myself in a clothing slump when the weather changes. It's like I forget all the cute outfits I wore in the previous summer or winter. I'm feeling like that now. I look at my closet and think what the hell can I wear to work or whatever I'm planning to do.
So I feel like I need to go shopping for a new work and every day wardrobe. Maybe I'll do that when I get back from National Tournament. I won't have any games until next Friday. I think I've earned enough money this season to spend some of it on clothes.
So I feel like I need to go shopping for a new work and every day wardrobe. Maybe I'll do that when I get back from National Tournament. I won't have any games until next Friday. I think I've earned enough money this season to spend some of it on clothes.
Off to Stony Brook
I'm headed to Stony Brook, NY to attend National Tournament for the first time. It's going to be an exhausting weekend and I'm so glad that I'm finally getting over this cold. Minimal coughing and usage of cough drops during my game last night. That is a good sign.
I'm all packed and ready to go. Waiting on the hubster to get up so we can grab some brunch before my flight takes off.
I'm all packed and ready to go. Waiting on the hubster to get up so we can grab some brunch before my flight takes off.
Monday, May 21, 2012
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