Tuesday, November 30, 2010

3rd place...not bad!

Allright then, we did not win the Championship title. We did, however, take the 3rd place trophy home with pride. I was really upset when we lost the 1st game that morning. It was pouring rain and when I think about it, there is at least 5 things I could have done differently to produce a win but when your in the moment, you go with what you know and it's easy to see where you went wrong when all is said and done. That is just how life goes. My kid didn't seem to care one way or the other. He was really happy just to play in the rain and that he tripping the jerky kid on the field seemed to be his greatest achievement and his proudest moment. I actually cried a little when I got home. I sort of built this silly game into this huge meaningful situation and got a little dramatic about it (really, I actually was dramatic about something...so unlike me...). We had a 2 hour break where we washed and dried our clothes, got something to eat and went back on the field to face our season partners: Flash. We've played this team all season at practice and tied them in an official game so it was going to be really fun to play them for the last time for either 3rd or 4th place. We won! All year I've heard them say in different ways how good we were and how much of a better team we were than them so I felt like they actually liked us and if we had to lose to them, it wouldn't hurt so bad. We didn't though so I only felt sorry for them. Lukas scored two goals in the last game and they were his 1st goals for the season so it was bittersweet. Bitter loss in the morning, sweet win in the afternoon. It turned out to be fantastic and although I'm sad to have the season end, I'm slightly relieved at the same time.
Now, it's basketball season and sorry to tell you, I will not coach. I know it's really cool blog drama when I coach basketball but one miserable experience was enough for me. Now, I get to sit in the stands and cheer for my kid!! How exciting for me.

thanks for reading. sorry to bore you... next one will be better, I promise.

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Not Just for Neighborhood Bragging Rights


We've made it to the semi-finals. My team, The Hammerheads, won Saturdays quarter final game against a team that we had tied previously. We won 3-2 and it was close... now, we play The Silver Bullets and they are really, really strong. We have to be better, I'm really trying to be positive and pray and hope and asking every one for positive thoughts and positive energy. So, any one reading, throw us some good luck... we really, really, really want this win. When we beat Silver Bullets, we will play later that day for the Championship. I've done it before, I can do it again! My team is outstanding and they have worked sooo hard for this, they deserve it. The four teams left are all a part of this neighborhood I live in. The kid 2 doors up (he has been a bully to Lukas for the last year and even before that when Luke used to visit Gramma... he really is a jerk and needs a good ass kickin' [his time will come, I'm sure] his mom is a real piece of work too, called Luke a bully the 2nd day we moved in and is REALLY competitive) his stepdad is the coach of Silver Bullets. There's the kid at the end of the street who's dad is the assistant coach of another team and a kid around the corner (also a little bit of a jerk) is on a fourth team that we won't play unless we lose (we won't...) or they win their 1st game. It sounds confusing but basically the whole neighborhood has something to lose or bragging rights if one of us wins (only one of us can be the champs...). It's sort of all on the line. My whole kid's reputation and chance to fight back without getting physical lies in these next 2 games. It's really cool and very stressful all at the same time. I have a championship team and they deserve the title. I want to show them how hard work and dedication does pay off, I want them to know that when you want something bad enough and it's a good thing and not dangerous or bad for you, you can get it. I've been eating, sleeping, and breathing soccer for the past 3 1/2 months and I want this so damn bad it's insane. This is a lot of the reason I haven't been on Twitter or blogging. We need your thoughts, please... Hopefully, my next post will be celebrating our victory and with the way my son has improved not only his skills on the field but his attitude, he deserves this reward. Send us good energy!!!
Thanks, writing soon, Coach Angie

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Fuck it... let's see what they can do.

Well shit hell fuck fire!! The crazy tea-party fuckers have somehow moved right into the government and might actually make some decisions for our country. Who would have thought? Now, I don't know all the numbers and details because quite honestly, I'm pretty buzzed right now but... we lost the house. We lost control of the House of Representatives and now, the Republicans get to sort of choose what passes and what doesn't. They get to have a little more power. Whatever, I'm over it. They can't fix it overnight either. I get that the American people are frustrated with the economy, unemployment and the fact that big business is paid for and profiting while we can't even bring home enough money for rent. I either pay the rent or keep the electricity on. Haven't gone grocery shopping in 6 months but I'm not blaming Obama. I'm not totally blaming George W. Bush either. I don't know exactly who's fault it is (maybe my own for not having a savings account to draw from). What I do know, as I've researched it... can't tell you at the moment but... Obama has done a lot of positive shit. Somewhere I have a link to a website that lists it out exactly... http://obamaachievements.org ok, there it is. Check that shit out bitches! (credit that link to @Shoq) The White House needs better marketing. Ol' calm, cool and collective President O just says "I'll work with the Republicans to come to an agreement." No fucker! Tell the American people what you've done!! Brag a little brother. I'll let you. I can't defend you all the time to the dumbshits that don't try to understand. No one is talking about how much f'n money the war has cost our country. Just to destroy someone else and their land. No one is talking about the fact that there was no regulation on Wall street and the housing crisis bullshit. Didn't this shit go down before Obama came to town? I don't fuckin' know. Let's see how well they do. Corrupt mother fuckers. Bring it on Bachman... let us see what you find with all your super expensive impeachment plans. He didn't get a blowjob from an intern... what now crazy bitch? Ooh, I'm sorry, lost it for a second.

Jerry Brown won, so did Gavin Newsom (he is a sexy bastard) and Barbara Boxer so California showed up! We lost on legalizing pot but that'll be there again in 2 yrs. so we'll try again. No gay marriage this time around... I'm glad, I need a break from anger for a minute or two.

Oh and shoot (really... shoot like fire, hunting and hang a stuffed head in your den), Sarah Palin is all about defending and endorsing tea bagger freaks and oh... so sad... none of the one's she spoke for won. I'm really sorry crazy Sarah. Good luck on Dancing with the Stars or the Surreal Life or... Celebrity Fit Club. You'll do great! I'll text in my vote for you.