Tuesday, September 30, 2003
Won 7th CSTA match today, 7-5 6-0! Record remains unblemished at 7-0, and if I win tomorrow's final seasonal match, I'll be the #1 seed goin' into the playoffs. I'm feeling real strong about my game at this point, and I hope I'll be able to carry that momentum to the post-season...
Monday, September 29, 2003
Today's the 1st day of Autumn classes at the U of Washington. And here I sit, on the outside looking in for the 1st time in a while...
It's funny, ever since the tender age of 5, I've grown real accustomed to going to school in the fall. Now I'm a ripe ol' 24, it's fall...and there ain't no class, at least for me. Interesting feeling it is, an odd mixture of relief, excitement, and melancholy...
Thursday, September 25, 2003
CD's bumpin' on the speak-age...
OutKast: Speaker-boxxx, The Love Below
Stevie Wonder: The Definitive Collection
Frank Sinatra: Classic Sinatra
OutKast: Speaker-boxxx, The Love Below
Stevie Wonder: The Definitive Collection
Frank Sinatra: Classic Sinatra
Monday, September 22, 2003
over time, i've been building my castle of love
just for two, though you never knew you were my reason
i've gone much too far for you now to say
that i've got to throw my castle away...
over dreams, i have picked out a perfect come true
though you never knew it was of you i've been dreaming
the sandman has come from too far away
for you to say come back some other day...
and though you don't believe that they do
they do come true
for did my dreams
come true when i looked at you
and maybe too, if you would believe
you too might be
overjoyed, over loved, over me...
over hearts, i have painfully turned every stone
just to find, i had found what i've searched to discover
i've come much too far for me now to find
the love that i've sought can never be mine...
and though you don't believe that they do
they do come true
for did my dreams
come true when i looked at you
and maybe too, if you would believe
you too might be
overjoyed, over loved, over me...
and though the odds say improbable
what do they know
for in romance
all true love needs is a chance
and maybe with a chance you will find
you too like i
overjoyed, over loved, over you...
"Overjoyed" ~ Stevie Wonder
just for two, though you never knew you were my reason
i've gone much too far for you now to say
that i've got to throw my castle away...
over dreams, i have picked out a perfect come true
though you never knew it was of you i've been dreaming
the sandman has come from too far away
for you to say come back some other day...
and though you don't believe that they do
they do come true
for did my dreams
come true when i looked at you
and maybe too, if you would believe
you too might be
overjoyed, over loved, over me...
over hearts, i have painfully turned every stone
just to find, i had found what i've searched to discover
i've come much too far for me now to find
the love that i've sought can never be mine...
and though you don't believe that they do
they do come true
for did my dreams
come true when i looked at you
and maybe too, if you would believe
you too might be
overjoyed, over loved, over me...
and though the odds say improbable
what do they know
for in romance
all true love needs is a chance
and maybe with a chance you will find
you too like i
overjoyed, over loved, over you...
"Overjoyed" ~ Stevie Wonder
Thursday, September 18, 2003
The run's ended...
I definitely had the game to win, but I played things too safe by not consistently dictating the points w/ the backhand. The opponent had a solid forehand, and hit multiple winners w/ it 'cause I'd lose focus, lofting over my forehand for the guy to tee of off on. I should've kept attacking the guy's backhand, since he'd harmlessly slice it over for me to unload on, but I opted for being too fine, thinking too hard about directing his floaters from that side instead of rocketing 'em for winners...
Too much thinking, deliberating, and passivity. Not enough trusting, dictating, and unconscious reacting...
Sums up the L right there...
I definitely had the game to win, but I played things too safe by not consistently dictating the points w/ the backhand. The opponent had a solid forehand, and hit multiple winners w/ it 'cause I'd lose focus, lofting over my forehand for the guy to tee of off on. I should've kept attacking the guy's backhand, since he'd harmlessly slice it over for me to unload on, but I opted for being too fine, thinking too hard about directing his floaters from that side instead of rocketing 'em for winners...
Too much thinking, deliberating, and passivity. Not enough trusting, dictating, and unconscious reacting...
Sums up the L right there...
Tuesday, September 16, 2003
In the quarterfinals! Won 2nd round 6-4 6-0...
In the 1st set at one point I faced a 4-3 deficit. Then I broke out the steamroller of fluid aggression and didn't lose a game the rest of the match. Yup, I found the "zone," beautiful thang it is...
I guess this cancels out the fact that earlier this morning I had to shell out a fat $400+ on car maintenance, replacing both front tires that'd been bald for months, in addition to alignment, and a passenger side CV joint which had leaked out all its grease...
In the 1st set at one point I faced a 4-3 deficit. Then I broke out the steamroller of fluid aggression and didn't lose a game the rest of the match. Yup, I found the "zone," beautiful thang it is...
I guess this cancels out the fact that earlier this morning I had to shell out a fat $400+ on car maintenance, replacing both front tires that'd been bald for months, in addition to alignment, and a passenger side CV joint which had leaked out all its grease...
Won 3.5 NTRP Amy Yee tennis tournament 1st round match , 6-3 7-6 [5]. At one point I was up 6-3 4-1, and at that point it’d be another routine thrashing of the opposition, and I ended up losing focus and makin’ careless mistakes. Next thing I knew I faced a deficit of 6-5 in that 2nd set, and it was at that point I had to change my tactics, taking some pace off the ball and placing it strategically, focusing on consistency rather than hittin’ blistering winners off the backhand side. The change was real timely, as I pulled out the next 2 games, closing out the match w/ the vintage “Shiggy” mentality...ha, ha...
On to the 2nd round!...
On to the 2nd round!...
Monday, September 15, 2003
beauty and grace is what touches me most
good times can put me in fear
i always feel safe when things are bad
so i cannot let you come near
it seems that i thrive on the dark side of things
i always feel alive when the death bell rings
now you have come and bring out the tears in me...
pain never makes me cry
but happiness does
it's so strange to watch my life walk by
wishing it was
wishing it was more like a fantasy
where everyday surprises me
wishing it was...
this feeling won't last
'cause i cannot survive
i tell you i've been here before
when it's movin' this fast
it's a matter of time
one of us walks out that door
it seems that i thrive on the dark side of things
i always feel alive when the death bell rings
now you come and you bring out the tears in me...
but happiness does...
it's so strange to watch my life walk by
wishing it was
wishing it was more like a fantasy
where everyday surprises me
wishing it was...
give this some thought
and i'm sure you will know
this is the way it must be
emotions will rise
emotions will flow
you bring out the tears in me
you bring out the tears in me...
"Wishing It Was" ~ Santana f. Eagle Eye Cherry
good times can put me in fear
i always feel safe when things are bad
so i cannot let you come near
it seems that i thrive on the dark side of things
i always feel alive when the death bell rings
now you have come and bring out the tears in me...
pain never makes me cry
but happiness does
it's so strange to watch my life walk by
wishing it was
wishing it was more like a fantasy
where everyday surprises me
wishing it was...
this feeling won't last
'cause i cannot survive
i tell you i've been here before
when it's movin' this fast
it's a matter of time
one of us walks out that door
it seems that i thrive on the dark side of things
i always feel alive when the death bell rings
now you come and you bring out the tears in me...
but happiness does...
it's so strange to watch my life walk by
wishing it was
wishing it was more like a fantasy
where everyday surprises me
wishing it was...
give this some thought
and i'm sure you will know
this is the way it must be
emotions will rise
emotions will flow
you bring out the tears in me
you bring out the tears in me...
"Wishing It Was" ~ Santana f. Eagle Eye Cherry
Wednesday, September 10, 2003
Caught Pirates of the Caribbean today...great flick. Thanks to homie Gar for the tip. Johnny Depp definitely turned in a stellar performance as the kooky, indestructible pirate. And Keira Knightley...man freakin' alive. If she got offered at Mickey D’s, she’d be a “Hottie McHottie,” freakin’ babe-a-licious...
RN: The Puyallup Fair is offering free admission on Sept. 11 for all US military National Guardsmen, reservists, and active duty compatriots. "Salute to Courage" is the theme of the day's festivities, in commemoration of the 2 year anniversary of the WTC attacks...
Tuesday, September 09, 2003
That's right, dished out a double bagel today at the Seattle Tennis Center, beating 2nd opponent on the Puget Sound tennis tour 6-0 6-0, sans the "cream cheese"...ha, ha...
Saturday, September 06, 2003
Air National Guard week-end...good to see all those familiar and [a couple not-so] shiny faces...
After drill, I headed straight to Emerald to catch the last couple races. Got there at around 4:40pm. At 4:55pm, I danced a celebratory jig, 'cause I'd nailed a $350 trifecta on the 7th race of the Del Mar simulcast. 45 minutes later, partook in a celebratory dish at Mali's Thai Cuisine, near the Southcenter Best Buy. Had the #27, Ginger phad thai, fat-noodle style...to match the phat Emerald hit...ha, ha...
After drill, I headed straight to Emerald to catch the last couple races. Got there at around 4:40pm. At 4:55pm, I danced a celebratory jig, 'cause I'd nailed a $350 trifecta on the 7th race of the Del Mar simulcast. 45 minutes later, partook in a celebratory dish at Mali's Thai Cuisine, near the Southcenter Best Buy. Had the #27, Ginger phad thai, fat-noodle style...to match the phat Emerald hit...ha, ha...
Monday, September 01, 2003
In the 3.5 semi-final, at one point I faced a daunting uphill climb, a deficit of 2-6 1-3...
Rallied and won that 2nd set 7-5. Third set, I dug a hole of 3-0, and came back to tie it 3-3. I held a 30-love lead at 5-5, and ended up looking too much ahead, losing that game. Broke his serve, and tied it up at 6-6 to bring it to a 3rd set tie-breaker. Ended up on the short end, 5-7 in the breaker.
Damn, so freakin' gassed after that tie-break...but the fun wasn't over! Still had to play to 4.0 semi-final right after, against arguably the best competitor in the tournament. Prospects weren't lookin' to bright to me winning...
I thought about defaulting, 'cause I had no legs to run on at all, but I decided to tough it out and go for broke on the shots...and I truly surprised myself. Right then I realized I could hang w/ the big boys, as I hit some scorching-hot winners and made the opponent look dumb-founded on numerous points...
I did end up losing the match, but I definitely felt it a personal win 'cause it made me felt like I belonged there, that I could compete [and win] on that level...
Rallied and won that 2nd set 7-5. Third set, I dug a hole of 3-0, and came back to tie it 3-3. I held a 30-love lead at 5-5, and ended up looking too much ahead, losing that game. Broke his serve, and tied it up at 6-6 to bring it to a 3rd set tie-breaker. Ended up on the short end, 5-7 in the breaker.
Damn, so freakin' gassed after that tie-break...but the fun wasn't over! Still had to play to 4.0 semi-final right after, against arguably the best competitor in the tournament. Prospects weren't lookin' to bright to me winning...
I thought about defaulting, 'cause I had no legs to run on at all, but I decided to tough it out and go for broke on the shots...and I truly surprised myself. Right then I realized I could hang w/ the big boys, as I hit some scorching-hot winners and made the opponent look dumb-founded on numerous points...
I did end up losing the match, but I definitely felt it a personal win 'cause it made me felt like I belonged there, that I could compete [and win] on that level...
