After having read all responses about our next big "pahtay" the date has been set to December 15. Location is still in the works but there will for sure be festive activities taking place on this date.
Also, if anyone is interested there will be some practice sessions held during the winter. I will post a schedule (for when I am available if you want me to run some "real" practices) and I will also post some exercises that can easily be done whenever you have the time. I will also post some work-outs that are more challenging and some aimed at working both ball-control as well as stamina :). If you do those, you will ALL improve (although you may just end up hating me :) ) regardless of what your starting level of skills is.
Happy Thanksgiving,
A
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Blog returning from the dead (again..)
After having had the blog (and my lack of upkeep) brought up at today's lovely baby shower I figured I may just as well write a short note welcoming anyone who may stumble in here. If you have not received an invitation to be an author on this wonderful blog, please, just shoot me an e-mail or call me and I will make sure you get said invitation.
Also, if anyone feels like kicking the ball around (and happens to read this in time) I will be torturing VA with some shooting and booting practices tomorrow at around 14:30 at the lovely (yeah right..) Parklawn field. We're going climbing afterwards too :). We will be doing these little practice session fairly regularly and, now that I have been reminded of my duties as a blogger, I will make sure to post short notes on here. However, I will not read the blog for you. That's all in your own hands :) :).
Back to the baby shower. Why was it lovely? Because it had lots of baby blue and pink? Beacuse we had lots cutsie games? Because we had a veeeery looong opening of gifts ceremony during which we all "ooohhh'd" and "aaaaahhhh'd" extensively? Or maybe because of the complete lack of any kind of alcoholic beverage???? OH NO!!! For the complete opposite reasons. We had beer, too much food, football, and doggies. We did indeed have games (or "A" game at least, Cranium... DO NOT ever ask Ryan to spell anything backwards :) ) and we did do the opening of gifts. We also did do artsie-fartsie projects in the form of onesies but the only thing that proved was that the Femmes do not do CUTE very well. We can do funny. We can do mildly insulting (or extremely insulting... whichever...). We can do annoying. But we are not very good at cute. And, that's a good thing :). BIG CONGRATULATIONS to the parents to be (be ready for the 6 months plus of no sleep... :) )!!!
Stay tuned for notes on Christmas party! I think we may have narrowed down the date(s) to December 15th or possibly December 8th. There will for sure be lots of drinks, lots of food, a couple of doggies, and US!! Personally I thought the gift exchange we did last year was so much fun it should be repeated. Let's see who manages to buy the most popular gift this year!! How many rounds did that six-pack of beer do before the rightful owner was decided?
Alright, update is done! Almost. I looked at the standings at WAWSL today and congrats to all Femmes on our Second place. We were the only team to take ANY point from the KT's. Good job everyone!!
A
Also, if anyone feels like kicking the ball around (and happens to read this in time) I will be torturing VA with some shooting and booting practices tomorrow at around 14:30 at the lovely (yeah right..) Parklawn field. We're going climbing afterwards too :). We will be doing these little practice session fairly regularly and, now that I have been reminded of my duties as a blogger, I will make sure to post short notes on here. However, I will not read the blog for you. That's all in your own hands :) :).
Back to the baby shower. Why was it lovely? Because it had lots of baby blue and pink? Beacuse we had lots cutsie games? Because we had a veeeery looong opening of gifts ceremony during which we all "ooohhh'd" and "aaaaahhhh'd" extensively? Or maybe because of the complete lack of any kind of alcoholic beverage???? OH NO!!! For the complete opposite reasons. We had beer, too much food, football, and doggies. We did indeed have games (or "A" game at least, Cranium... DO NOT ever ask Ryan to spell anything backwards :) ) and we did do the opening of gifts. We also did do artsie-fartsie projects in the form of onesies but the only thing that proved was that the Femmes do not do CUTE very well. We can do funny. We can do mildly insulting (or extremely insulting... whichever...). We can do annoying. But we are not very good at cute. And, that's a good thing :). BIG CONGRATULATIONS to the parents to be (be ready for the 6 months plus of no sleep... :) )!!!
Stay tuned for notes on Christmas party! I think we may have narrowed down the date(s) to December 15th or possibly December 8th. There will for sure be lots of drinks, lots of food, a couple of doggies, and US!! Personally I thought the gift exchange we did last year was so much fun it should be repeated. Let's see who manages to buy the most popular gift this year!! How many rounds did that six-pack of beer do before the rightful owner was decided?
Alright, update is done! Almost. I looked at the standings at WAWSL today and congrats to all Femmes on our Second place. We were the only team to take ANY point from the KT's. Good job everyone!!
A
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
New game time (better late than never) and game-report
Hi there,
the game against the Killer Tomatoes is taking place this FRIDAY (Aug. 3rd) at 6:30 pm at the Polo Grounds. The KT's are in the lead in our division with us as a close second. A WIN would get us up into first place :). SUPPORT by players taking the Summer off would be greatly appreciated. Beer and such after the game is a distinct possibility.
Last game was against another team from one of the other divisions, or rather a combo of players from two teams. Us Femmes did well and had control of the game pretty much all the way through. Unfortunately the score ended up being 1-1 (goal by Rachele) despite us having numerous chances. The defense was solid as usual and Wanda and Rachaed did some great goalkeeping.
I have been thinking about pre-Fall season practices. How do you all feel about Saturday the 18th? With a game on Wednesday the 22nd I doubt we will have time for two practices prior to the start of the season on the 25th.
A
the game against the Killer Tomatoes is taking place this FRIDAY (Aug. 3rd) at 6:30 pm at the Polo Grounds. The KT's are in the lead in our division with us as a close second. A WIN would get us up into first place :). SUPPORT by players taking the Summer off would be greatly appreciated. Beer and such after the game is a distinct possibility.
Last game was against another team from one of the other divisions, or rather a combo of players from two teams. Us Femmes did well and had control of the game pretty much all the way through. Unfortunately the score ended up being 1-1 (goal by Rachele) despite us having numerous chances. The defense was solid as usual and Wanda and Rachaed did some great goalkeeping.
I have been thinking about pre-Fall season practices. How do you all feel about Saturday the 18th? With a game on Wednesday the 22nd I doubt we will have time for two practices prior to the start of the season on the 25th.
A
Thursday, July 19, 2007
First summer season game
Last night we had our first game for the Summer Season. Ok, so technically it was the second scheduled game but that one got rained out and this was the first game we actually played. It was one of those evenings when you think it is going to rain but it never does (for which we all were very grateful). 9 Femmes, 7 regulars and 2 Summer honorary Femmes, showed up ready play. Our opponents only had 5 players at the start of the game and a 6th who showed up halfway through the first half but at least they did not forfeit. For being our very first game on a small field we did really well and the two new peeps fit in very well. Without bragging, we had complete control of the game and our goalies (Wanda in the first half and Katie in the second - THANK YOU LADIES!!!) did not see a lot of action. We had a fair number of chances to score and did so quite early in the first half (our second attack or so). This pressure continued but I think we all need to "re-aim" to take into consideration the smaller size of the goals compared to the regular season goals :). In the second half we kept on playing and also scored a second goal.
All in all, we did really well and it looks like this Summer season will be better than last years (ok, so that's not that hard but still.....).
The post-game beer event was only attended by Mary, Schehe and the kids, and Annika (beer good!). Next week we may be looking forward to a pool session at the Rehman residence so ya'll should be there!!!!
Until next week!
A
All in all, we did really well and it looks like this Summer season will be better than last years (ok, so that's not that hard but still.....).
The post-game beer event was only attended by Mary, Schehe and the kids, and Annika (beer good!). Next week we may be looking forward to a pool session at the Rehman residence so ya'll should be there!!!!
Until next week!
A
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Summer season schedule
Yey! The Femmes will be participating in the 7 on 7 Summer outdoor season. Those of us who are not playing for some reason or other (wimps!...) are kindly requested to, at their convenience, come down and cheer us on. Bring beer! Please... :)
The schedule is as follows:
11/7 Killer Tomatoes 6:30pm, Polo Grounds
18/7 Crush, 6:30 pm, Lincoln 1
25/7 First Ladies, 7:30, Lincoln 1
30/7 (note that this is a MONDAY!!!!) Nuisance/A-Team, 7:30 pm, Polo Grounds
8/8 Superheroes, 7:30 pm, Polo Grounds
15/8 Heat, 6:30 pm, Lincoln 1
22/8 WMD, 7:20 pm (note the time!!), Lincoln 1
Please, remember that PARKING is a b$$$$h down there and try to give yourselves a little extra time to find parking. Or just take the metro (although that is even harder to park if you have to.... hmmmm.. never mind...).
And, let's be nice to the Summer players who are not on the team during the "regular" seasons and make this a nice, fun Summer for all.
A
The schedule is as follows:
11/7 Killer Tomatoes 6:30pm, Polo Grounds
18/7 Crush, 6:30 pm, Lincoln 1
25/7 First Ladies, 7:30, Lincoln 1
30/7 (note that this is a MONDAY!!!!) Nuisance/A-Team, 7:30 pm, Polo Grounds
8/8 Superheroes, 7:30 pm, Polo Grounds
15/8 Heat, 6:30 pm, Lincoln 1
22/8 WMD, 7:20 pm (note the time!!), Lincoln 1
Please, remember that PARKING is a b$$$$h down there and try to give yourselves a little extra time to find parking. Or just take the metro (although that is even harder to park if you have to.... hmmmm.. never mind...).
And, let's be nice to the Summer players who are not on the team during the "regular" seasons and make this a nice, fun Summer for all.
A
Sunday, July 1, 2007
STUFF
Hi all,
after only one post on the last couple of months, although being about underwear no less, it is time to revive the blog :) :). We will be playing the Summer season starting on July 11th (Julie is in charge of that...Go Julie!!!) and some of us (not me) will be in the Washington Freedom Cup on July 14th. We will be adding parties, events, and fun stuff to the running around not to worry.
Practices: well, there is this really nice field VERY close to where Jen and Allen live and it is available to us. This location has the added benefits of post-practice bbq's at J&A's :). I will post a number of dates for all asap.
Jerseys: Some of you still owes me monies ($30). Bring when you can. Thanks.
No piccies today. Will come later.
A
after only one post on the last couple of months, although being about underwear no less, it is time to revive the blog :) :). We will be playing the Summer season starting on July 11th (Julie is in charge of that...Go Julie!!!) and some of us (not me) will be in the Washington Freedom Cup on July 14th. We will be adding parties, events, and fun stuff to the running around not to worry.
Practices: well, there is this really nice field VERY close to where Jen and Allen live and it is available to us. This location has the added benefits of post-practice bbq's at J&A's :). I will post a number of dates for all asap.
Jerseys: Some of you still owes me monies ($30). Bring when you can. Thanks.
No piccies today. Will come later.
A
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
the most perfect sportsbra ever invented! :)
Hey all,
I just have to share with you my latest discovery of the most perfect sportsbra ever! It’s made by Under Armor and it’s available in lime green! :) Yep, lime green.
Seriously though, it’s made of a great wicking material and has a nice streamlined shape. The following is a list of all the benefits that I think make it so perfect :)
UNDER ARMOR PREMIERE SPORTSBRA:
Wicking material – most bras have this nowadays but then they also have a lining on the inside which seems to defeat this purpose.
Molded cups – good support without flattening you out any more than absolutely necessary. Great for us A/B cups who don’t have much to work with as it is! :)
No bulky lining – this fabric doesn’t need it and there are no seams in the cups that would cause chafing anyway.
Thin elastic – I find that the bulkiest part of a sportsbra is the bottom part that goes around the rib cage – it’s usually a thick elastic band wrapped all around with fabric. This bra has a unique elastic band that’s exposed and blends right into the bra...much less bulk and weight than the usual style.
Mesh inserts – in strategic spots for more cooling.
Slight shoulder padding – OK, so A/B cups don’t really need this but the rest of you will appreciate this feature!
Racerback straps - streamlined straps that are located in the perfect spot to soak up back sweat but not cover your entire back.
Color – it’s lime green!!! :)
Sizes - lots of sizes available...small, med, large and x-large for the A/B cup (PREMIERE 1) and also for the C/D cup (PREMIERE 2).
Granted, this will cost you a little bit more than the typical sports bra ($42) but none of them are exactly cheap anyway and this one's worth it. And if you go to City Sports, they’ll give you 10% off if you show them your gym membership. :)
Check it out! http://www.underarmour.com/ProductDetail.cfm?site_id=2&dept_id=7&coll_id=2113&pf_id=1001116
I just have to share with you my latest discovery of the most perfect sportsbra ever! It’s made by Under Armor and it’s available in lime green! :) Yep, lime green.
Seriously though, it’s made of a great wicking material and has a nice streamlined shape. The following is a list of all the benefits that I think make it so perfect :)
UNDER ARMOR PREMIERE SPORTSBRA:
Wicking material – most bras have this nowadays but then they also have a lining on the inside which seems to defeat this purpose.
Molded cups – good support without flattening you out any more than absolutely necessary. Great for us A/B cups who don’t have much to work with as it is! :)
No bulky lining – this fabric doesn’t need it and there are no seams in the cups that would cause chafing anyway.
Thin elastic – I find that the bulkiest part of a sportsbra is the bottom part that goes around the rib cage – it’s usually a thick elastic band wrapped all around with fabric. This bra has a unique elastic band that’s exposed and blends right into the bra...much less bulk and weight than the usual style.
Mesh inserts – in strategic spots for more cooling.
Slight shoulder padding – OK, so A/B cups don’t really need this but the rest of you will appreciate this feature!
Racerback straps - streamlined straps that are located in the perfect spot to soak up back sweat but not cover your entire back.
Color – it’s lime green!!! :)
Sizes - lots of sizes available...small, med, large and x-large for the A/B cup (PREMIERE 1) and also for the C/D cup (PREMIERE 2).
Granted, this will cost you a little bit more than the typical sports bra ($42) but none of them are exactly cheap anyway and this one's worth it. And if you go to City Sports, they’ll give you 10% off if you show them your gym membership. :)
Check it out! http://www.underarmour.com/ProductDetail.cfm?site_id=2&dept_id=7&coll_id=2113&pf_id=1001116
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