1. Joe and I SUCK at grass volleyball!!! We went 0-5 on the day in the Marina Open. . . so imbarassing and pathetic!!! The sun, wind, pot holes, etc., all proved too much to handle after being trained to play volleyball in one way for over the past 5+ years!!! Overall it was fun, but, hard to exactly say it was "the best of times" because of all the frustration involved!! Should definately practice playing with elements before next tourney.
2. Pagra, god love him, says the food I cook is "salty". I dont cook with any salt really what so ever!! I usually add more in with my dinner plate!! What to do?? Any help greatly appreciated, dont want to give the poor guy a heart attach thanks to my "salty" cooking. haha.
3. Loving life in San Francisco.
6.07.2009
6.05.2009
New Home
(that's me in our new digs. . .er bedroom in Pagra's house)
So, it's official, Joe and I are now residents of San Francisco!!! We have been here for three days and are absolutely loving it. . .
Golden Gate Park across the street . . .
Polo Field track in Golden Gate Park, once around = 1 mile =couple times around good workout :). . .
Ocean 20 blocks away. . .
Shopping everywhere, nordstrom, anthropologie, banana republic - can we say heck yes! . . .
Science Center in Golden Gate Park, can't wait to go again, waiting for a 'not-so-busy-day'. . .
Zoo close by, I love animals, especially giraffes. . .
Golden Gate views daily. . .
Park Chalet and Beach Chalet brewery and restaurant within walking, my favorite place to eat, been enjoying the non-ghetto atmosphere when compared to restaurants in stockton
. . .
Great food. . .and
Great family, most of Joe's family in the area.
We are so happy to be here! And the weather has actually been SUNNY! Which is almost unheard of here! Normally you can't even see the sun in the SUNSET district!
We are so looking forward to exploring the city, seems like every time we drive anywhere we discover a cool new neighborhood begging to be explored. Tomorrow we plan to go the Union Street Fair,
and on Sunday we signed up for a double reverse coed volleyball tournament at the Marina.
We will be playing grass volleyball with the Bridge in the background, life is good! Wish us luck! Happy weekend to everyone
So, it's official, Joe and I are now residents of San Francisco!!! We have been here for three days and are absolutely loving it. . .
Golden Gate Park across the street . . .
Polo Field track in Golden Gate Park, once around = 1 mile =couple times around good workout :). . .
Ocean 20 blocks away. . .
Shopping everywhere, nordstrom, anthropologie, banana republic - can we say heck yes! . . .
Science Center in Golden Gate Park, can't wait to go again, waiting for a 'not-so-busy-day'. . .
Zoo close by, I love animals, especially giraffes. . .
Golden Gate views daily. . .
Park Chalet and Beach Chalet brewery and restaurant within walking, my favorite place to eat, been enjoying the non-ghetto atmosphere when compared to restaurants in stockton
. . . Great food. . .and
Great family, most of Joe's family in the area.
We are so happy to be here! And the weather has actually been SUNNY! Which is almost unheard of here! Normally you can't even see the sun in the SUNSET district!
We are so looking forward to exploring the city, seems like every time we drive anywhere we discover a cool new neighborhood begging to be explored. Tomorrow we plan to go the Union Street Fair,
and on Sunday we signed up for a double reverse coed volleyball tournament at the Marina.
We will be playing grass volleyball with the Bridge in the background, life is good! Wish us luck! Happy weekend to everyone
6.04.2009
Mills College!
Yesterday was a big day for us. . .
We moved out of Stockton and have achieved graduation goal number one GET OUT OF STOCKTON.
We moved in with Pagra - God love Joe's grandpa for allowing us to stay with him in San Francisco until we can get this thing called life figured out..
I got a phone call from Mills College and we began to figure out this thing called life as they offered me and I accepted the Head Women's Volleyball Coach position!!!!
I start August 1st!
Overall, Joe and I could not be more thrilled to be able to begin setting our roots in the Bay Area. I really truly feel like this is a God-Given opportunity, he opened a huge door and we are stepping through :) We are so thankful for this opportunity and feel confident that this is where the Lord wants us to be. The more time passes the more we understanding what it really means to trust in God for His Plan and Will in our lives. Brother John said it best, "know His plan is best! Isn’t so comforting that he knows what is best? We don’t have to have it all figured out." John, we could not agree more. :)
So I know some of you may be like, Susan has never even mentioned Mills, where did all come from?? So here is the story. . .It all started about two weeks ago on a Wednesday I received a phone call from a guy named Niel, the swimming coach at Mills college. He explained that they would like to have a phone interview with me as I applied for the Head Women's Volleyball Coach position in April. I was so excited to hear back from them and decided that given the economy it was time to be BOLD. So I called them back and mentioned that Joe and I would be driving through the Oakland area on Thursday and Friday- Joe had an interview in the city and we were going to stay with Pagra Thurs night- and that if if worked for them I would be available for an interview in person on those days. (read Bold move for me!) They called me back and mentioned that due to protocol they would need to interview me over the phone first. . . and were wondering if 3:30 that day could work! (the time was 2:45 ha!). I said 'SURE" and had the interview with them that day. It went well and I heard back from them at about 5pm and they said they would like to have me on campus on Friday for an interview.
Friday rolls around and I was nervous but so so excited! They told me that the interview would consist of a one hour long interview with everyone in their department that was available (11 people total), then I would teach a volleyball skill to a graduating senior, sort of like a pop quiz coaching session and I did not know the skill until the session. Being the planner person that I am I outlined all of the skills ahead of time and made mini practice plans for each skill! ha. I was going to be prepared!!! I hate getting caught off gaurd! Then after the skills session I would have a one-on-one with Themy (TAMMY) their athletic director.
The interview went well, and I actually really enjoyed myself, the nerves wore off, and I walked away really feeling like it would be a perfect fit.
It really feels like such a great fit, the values and goals of NCAA Division III are so aligned with my own, and are such a great match for my degree in student affairs. The focus is on the development of the WHOLE student-athlete, making sure that their experience as an athlete only enhances their growth in college and is an asset to their development. The athletic department at Mills is actually overseen by Student LIfe and I have a degree in student affairs. . .feels perfect. The people within the athletic department seem so kind and supportive and like a group that enjoys having fun. The campus is gorgeous! Almost like a little cottage town with cute little buildings dispersed here and there, tons of trees, and even a running trail and river running through! And it is totally safe! Only one entrance and exit to the whole campus. It reminds me a little of Pacific, a beautiful private school in the middle of a big city. I will also get to be coaching a sport I absolutely love and have missed so much over the years. I get to be proud of being a volleydork and reading volleyball magazine cover to cover. haha. I could go on and on. .
To sum it up, we are thrilled!
www.mills.edu
We moved out of Stockton and have achieved graduation goal number one GET OUT OF STOCKTON.
We moved in with Pagra - God love Joe's grandpa for allowing us to stay with him in San Francisco until we can get this thing called life figured out..
I got a phone call from Mills College and we began to figure out this thing called life as they offered me and I accepted the Head Women's Volleyball Coach position!!!!
I start August 1st!
Overall, Joe and I could not be more thrilled to be able to begin setting our roots in the Bay Area. I really truly feel like this is a God-Given opportunity, he opened a huge door and we are stepping through :) We are so thankful for this opportunity and feel confident that this is where the Lord wants us to be. The more time passes the more we understanding what it really means to trust in God for His Plan and Will in our lives. Brother John said it best, "know His plan is best! Isn’t so comforting that he knows what is best? We don’t have to have it all figured out." John, we could not agree more. :)
So I know some of you may be like, Susan has never even mentioned Mills, where did all come from?? So here is the story. . .It all started about two weeks ago on a Wednesday I received a phone call from a guy named Niel, the swimming coach at Mills college. He explained that they would like to have a phone interview with me as I applied for the Head Women's Volleyball Coach position in April. I was so excited to hear back from them and decided that given the economy it was time to be BOLD. So I called them back and mentioned that Joe and I would be driving through the Oakland area on Thursday and Friday- Joe had an interview in the city and we were going to stay with Pagra Thurs night- and that if if worked for them I would be available for an interview in person on those days. (read Bold move for me!) They called me back and mentioned that due to protocol they would need to interview me over the phone first. . . and were wondering if 3:30 that day could work! (the time was 2:45 ha!). I said 'SURE" and had the interview with them that day. It went well and I heard back from them at about 5pm and they said they would like to have me on campus on Friday for an interview.
Friday rolls around and I was nervous but so so excited! They told me that the interview would consist of a one hour long interview with everyone in their department that was available (11 people total), then I would teach a volleyball skill to a graduating senior, sort of like a pop quiz coaching session and I did not know the skill until the session. Being the planner person that I am I outlined all of the skills ahead of time and made mini practice plans for each skill! ha. I was going to be prepared!!! I hate getting caught off gaurd! Then after the skills session I would have a one-on-one with Themy (TAMMY) their athletic director.
The interview went well, and I actually really enjoyed myself, the nerves wore off, and I walked away really feeling like it would be a perfect fit.
It really feels like such a great fit, the values and goals of NCAA Division III are so aligned with my own, and are such a great match for my degree in student affairs. The focus is on the development of the WHOLE student-athlete, making sure that their experience as an athlete only enhances their growth in college and is an asset to their development. The athletic department at Mills is actually overseen by Student LIfe and I have a degree in student affairs. . .feels perfect. The people within the athletic department seem so kind and supportive and like a group that enjoys having fun. The campus is gorgeous! Almost like a little cottage town with cute little buildings dispersed here and there, tons of trees, and even a running trail and river running through! And it is totally safe! Only one entrance and exit to the whole campus. It reminds me a little of Pacific, a beautiful private school in the middle of a big city. I will also get to be coaching a sport I absolutely love and have missed so much over the years. I get to be proud of being a volleydork and reading volleyball magazine cover to cover. haha. I could go on and on. .
To sum it up, we are thrilled!
www.mills.edu
6.01.2009
Interview
The interview at College of the Redwoods went well :) Should hear back in about a week or two. The drive up the coast was absolutely Gorgeous - oh my goodness! The campus was gorgeous!! Joe and I drove around the campus the night before and found deer on campus! So cute! I just love deer. Could be because I feel like I'm the only who never one spotted on in the Lake Arrowhead mountains, or could be just because they are cute. Joe apparently does not understand my fascination with them as they "get them all the time in his back yard in Westport." haha. Excuse me then for getting so excited and posting this little tidbit about deer and nature. haha.
Overall we walked away feeling so so about the experience in Eureka. It is quite an 'interesting' town, very hippy/nature/free feeling vibe there - much more than I could have imagined. . haha. I considered Joe and I pretty easy going and now Im thinking we would be seen as totally straight edge/just walked out of the Gap type of folks if we lived there! haha. We will see I suppose. . . .
Donner Lake = Happiness
view from Joe's family's cabin dock
above Donner Pass
If only there were a job opportunity here! Words cannot explain how much I love it up there. It feels like home to me and has the small town vibe that tahoe seems to be missing. Cant wait to go back, hopefully sometime this summer!
5.12.2009
Go Girl
This past weekend was BUUUSSY! We had a three game baseball series. . Friday was a recognition night for the Seniors. . Joe was recognized. .YAY JOE. Since Im all about student-athletes I made a video featuring each senior's picture and some super cool songs to give them as a memento of college. It turned out pretty cool, however, wow, what a project. I had no idea how much time it would take. . get the photos, edit the photos, find cool music, edit cool music, load into imovie, edit imovie, add imovie effects, etc. While it was time consuming and a bit frustrating at times, I will admit in the end it was worth it.
At Friday's game we also had a check presentation to the St. Joseph's foundation. . they partner with us for Pacific Plays Pink and we were able to raise over $11,000 this year! Anyway, the best part of the night was. . .FREE GO GIRL! Have any of you tried it? Im almost to the point of obsession over this tasty drink. It has less than five calories, is sugar free, is supposed to suppress appetite (im skeptical about that claim), and is SUPER tasty. Even if it werent an energy drink I would be sipping this down I like it that much. Anyway, gogirl also support breast cancer research so I asked the rep to come out and be a part of the game, trying to tie in St. Joe's, with Plays Pink, with Go Girl, with breast cancer. Not sure if anyone made the connection, but who cares, I walked away with a full case of this stuff.. . the rep was nice enough to load her leftovers on me!!!
Anyway, if your in need of energy, reach for this baby. Pink flavor is the best, Peach is really good, and blue is ok.
Gogirl also came out Saturday for our Triple Play Day festivities at Baseball and Softball.. I was stoked let me tell you!
p.s. checked the website for gogirl, too bad they are not hiring! I would love to rep this product. haha.
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