good day blog readers...here we are...fresh off graduating with my master's in sport management...i am sitting in my cube almost unemployed wondering where to go with my life...
i have been meeting/discussing/talking with some people i respect in the business-- hoping to get some guidance and inspiration...i am very grateful to these people for taking the time and i just have to remember to be patient...so until i figure out where/what i am doing...i figured i could update the blog...
nba playoffs. loving the celtics. big baby's game winning shot was nuts. i was pumped for him...i am not necessarily a fan but he was so hype and played game of his life. what a rush man. i remember seeing him play in knoxville and all i thought was, "wow that guy is big and slow"...playing for a spot in the nba finals not a bad deal...so props to g. davis. major love for rajon as well...love watching him play...he is soooooo quick- the matchup with him and d. rose was nutso! those 2 pg's are going to be very exciting to watch over the coming season.
speaking of d. rose, his former coach at memphis, j. calipari has really gotten things going in lexington...that fan base is crazy and now they have a coach that loves the spotlight and attention-- it's going to be fun times in UK land i feel...he's talking about make their big blue madness happen at the football stadium with ashley judd and justin timberlake helping out...not gonna lie i would be jealous...if j. meeks comes back for them the next season they are going to be very fun to watch.
i didn't even mention the derby yet...another great trip up to churchill was had...my girl blair hooked us up with grandstand seats this year and we did it up right!
ok now going to better myself and do something physical...melting pot tonight with the ladies!
word to your mother.
5.14.2009
4.09.2009
4.06.2009
one shining moment...
so i survived the detroit area/final four this past weekend...another successful trip and good time...spotted a lot of "stars" in the basketball community as well...
detroit was nicer than i expected...which might have been because i had prepared myself for terrible conditions...but anyways...not the best host site for the event though...yes ford field is huge and brand new...but the "extra" benefits the city had to offer were mediocre...
however, they did have casinos...and if they didn't have casino's i think people would of jumped in the river from boredom...ha.
i had my first out of the country experience while in detroit...we made a jaunt over to windsor, canada...there was another casino there (see a trend?)...also some decent late night spots...customs was interesting...and people judged my hot pink passport cover...but i just said hi haters!
went to adidas party on friday night...good times for sure...mixed and mingled with coaches and players from all over...
fave coach run in: university of kansas coach, bill self
self was just recognized as coach of the year and fresh off the 2008 NCAA national championship game...he was very cordial and answered all my random questions i had for him...we ran into him throughout the weekend and he would always stop and speak...call me a new self fan!
fave player run in: davidson university guard, stephen curry
curry was adorable and easy to talk with...
pics to follow come shortly.
detroit was nicer than i expected...which might have been because i had prepared myself for terrible conditions...but anyways...not the best host site for the event though...yes ford field is huge and brand new...but the "extra" benefits the city had to offer were mediocre...
however, they did have casinos...and if they didn't have casino's i think people would of jumped in the river from boredom...ha.
i had my first out of the country experience while in detroit...we made a jaunt over to windsor, canada...there was another casino there (see a trend?)...also some decent late night spots...customs was interesting...and people judged my hot pink passport cover...but i just said hi haters!
went to adidas party on friday night...good times for sure...mixed and mingled with coaches and players from all over...
fave coach run in: university of kansas coach, bill self
self was just recognized as coach of the year and fresh off the 2008 NCAA national championship game...he was very cordial and answered all my random questions i had for him...we ran into him throughout the weekend and he would always stop and speak...call me a new self fan!
fave player run in: davidson university guard, stephen curry
curry was adorable and easy to talk with...
pics to follow come shortly.
4.02.2009
dollar dollar bills yall....
ok ok...so its been quite some time since last posting....my apologies...
obviously there has been lots going on since last reporting...
what is on my mind most right now is these college basketball coaching changes....wowzers.
*the money/benefits kentucky just gave to calipari is crazy...i mean i would take it too! (i knew i should of applied for that job)
but when is a university going to say enough is enough...money talks. but calipari has never even won a ncaa championship...yes he does have the charisma, the backbone, the recruiting, and winning records over the last few years- so we shall see...lets hope this hire bodes well for the cats...i like the hire for them-because i am not sure who they would have gotten had he spurned them...
*kinda like arizona now...reports are out that tim floyd of USC is going to be the next wildcats coach...but i am not sold on him...i feel as though he is fishy...the one thing i do like is master p's son- lil romeo- played for him last year...fun fact!
*rumors on the net are that memphis is offering our own ut boy b. pearl $21 mil for 7 years...allegedly bruce is/has interviewed...we shall say.
*motown thoughts:
so the final four starts up this weekend...i do not have a clear cut favorite in the field...i like/appreciate/pulling for different people/teams for random circumstances...ha.
after seeing UNC play 2 games in memphis, i left very impressed with t. lawson...kid is quick as a cat and has great composure for leading his team...not impressed with t. hansbrough- kid was over animated and i felt had a bit of an attitude...the media loves him though and gives him praise- a la dane bradshaw - but his overall ability i feel is over rated...
not a fan of really anything or anyone UCONN...sorry bout it but i hope the cheaters on the men's and women's side lose...moving on.
i appreciate s. reynolds of nova...read some good articles on him and his last second drive to put them in the final four was sweet...(where was the defense pitt?!) and jay wright is a top notched dressed coach...i appreciate that as well!
everyone is loving the feel good story of michigan state...everyone is hoping it can give some joy and excitement for the state...i respect t. izzo and i have enjoyed watching raymar morgan since last year...poor kid has a broken nose now but i have a feeling the spartans will be ready and look to rep well for the MI.
quick little update...post comments or give feedback!
song of the week: poker face - lady gaga
obviously there has been lots going on since last reporting...
what is on my mind most right now is these college basketball coaching changes....wowzers.
*the money/benefits kentucky just gave to calipari is crazy...i mean i would take it too! (i knew i should of applied for that job)
but when is a university going to say enough is enough...money talks. but calipari has never even won a ncaa championship...yes he does have the charisma, the backbone, the recruiting, and winning records over the last few years- so we shall see...lets hope this hire bodes well for the cats...i like the hire for them-because i am not sure who they would have gotten had he spurned them...
*kinda like arizona now...reports are out that tim floyd of USC is going to be the next wildcats coach...but i am not sold on him...i feel as though he is fishy...the one thing i do like is master p's son- lil romeo- played for him last year...fun fact!
*rumors on the net are that memphis is offering our own ut boy b. pearl $21 mil for 7 years...allegedly bruce is/has interviewed...we shall say.
*motown thoughts:
so the final four starts up this weekend...i do not have a clear cut favorite in the field...i like/appreciate/pulling for different people/teams for random circumstances...ha.
after seeing UNC play 2 games in memphis, i left very impressed with t. lawson...kid is quick as a cat and has great composure for leading his team...not impressed with t. hansbrough- kid was over animated and i felt had a bit of an attitude...the media loves him though and gives him praise- a la dane bradshaw - but his overall ability i feel is over rated...
not a fan of really anything or anyone UCONN...sorry bout it but i hope the cheaters on the men's and women's side lose...moving on.
i appreciate s. reynolds of nova...read some good articles on him and his last second drive to put them in the final four was sweet...(where was the defense pitt?!) and jay wright is a top notched dressed coach...i appreciate that as well!
everyone is loving the feel good story of michigan state...everyone is hoping it can give some joy and excitement for the state...i respect t. izzo and i have enjoyed watching raymar morgan since last year...poor kid has a broken nose now but i have a feeling the spartans will be ready and look to rep well for the MI.
quick little update...post comments or give feedback!
song of the week: poker face - lady gaga
2.05.2009
just live your life...
what it do what it do.......
its been a while...too long actually is feedback i have received from thelittlerooster fan base...i do apologize and hope to get back on the blogging boards...
time for a quick countdown to important dates!
today: p. summitt is going for her 1,000 career victory!
4 days: till the cover girl for sports illustrated swimsuit edition is revealed on david letterman!
10 days: till live pink- bleed orange big monday!
27 days: till britney in the A!
32 days: till i am in tampa working the SEC men's b-ball tourney!
41 days: till march madness begins!
57 days: till final four in detroit!
**props to the vols and new coaches kififn and company for some great additions to the UT football family...jump on the lane train now!
**basketball legend pat summitt is going for her astonishing 1,000 career victory tonight against georgia...p. summitt is the all time winningest coach in men's and women's history...this still just amazes me...there have been some great features on pat and this milestone...major props to her and the lady vols!
**ok all the drama with jessica simpson and weight gain is kinda getting on my nerves...and then all these stars come out and defend her -- which is great if they truly mean it...
whatev..i just love the reports that allegedly that tony was out in LA with a few ladies other than j. simp...haha who knows!
ok more post later......
its been a while...too long actually is feedback i have received from thelittlerooster fan base...i do apologize and hope to get back on the blogging boards...
time for a quick countdown to important dates!
today: p. summitt is going for her 1,000 career victory!
4 days: till the cover girl for sports illustrated swimsuit edition is revealed on david letterman!
10 days: till live pink- bleed orange big monday!
27 days: till britney in the A!
32 days: till i am in tampa working the SEC men's b-ball tourney!
41 days: till march madness begins!
57 days: till final four in detroit!
**props to the vols and new coaches kififn and company for some great additions to the UT football family...jump on the lane train now!
**basketball legend pat summitt is going for her astonishing 1,000 career victory tonight against georgia...p. summitt is the all time winningest coach in men's and women's history...this still just amazes me...there have been some great features on pat and this milestone...major props to her and the lady vols!
**ok all the drama with jessica simpson and weight gain is kinda getting on my nerves...and then all these stars come out and defend her -- which is great if they truly mean it...
whatev..i just love the reports that allegedly that tony was out in LA with a few ladies other than j. simp...haha who knows!
ok more post later......
1.12.2009
51 days until britney in atlanta
62 days until march madness
79 days until the final four
114 days until graduate school graduation
start of my last semester of graduate school...woo woo! enjoyed a nice relaxing weekend of ballgames, girls day, and movies...
sad finish for my titans...but if you don't have the ball you can't score...3 turnovers and way too many penalties...its hard to win...and just think -- we just lost by 4...needless to say we had our chances...
the vols finally got a W this weekend against georgia...still don't think they are playing very good but to get a road win is always a plus...big game versus billy g and the cats on tuesday night @ 9 on espn2...
the lady vols lost a tough one on the road at vandy...i would have hated to be on that bus ride home...game was sloppy and no one really stepped up...
so the golden globes were last night...and my fave dressed celeb was eva mendes...she looked gorgeous! and i love loved her jewelry...
so tom brady and gisele are officially engaged now...rumors swirled around christmas that tommy boy had popped the question...but allegedly it actually happened over the weekend...props to them...they are very pretty people.
supergator tim tebow is returning to florida next year...i figured he would...he seems to truly enjoy the college game and he is a hero to so many...if spikes and harvin stay they are going to be scary good again next year...i see the potential to resemble the 2006/2007 gator basketball back 2 back champs...with the tandems of noah, horford, brewer, and greene...gator nation would be really lucky...
saw bride wars over the weekend...cute, fun girl movie! great scenery in nyc and the wardrobe was top notch..would def recommend
hope everyone has a lovely monday!
song of the week: mad -- neyo, click to hear how goooooood it is!
62 days until march madness
79 days until the final four
114 days until graduate school graduation
start of my last semester of graduate school...woo woo! enjoyed a nice relaxing weekend of ballgames, girls day, and movies...
sad finish for my titans...but if you don't have the ball you can't score...3 turnovers and way too many penalties...its hard to win...and just think -- we just lost by 4...needless to say we had our chances...
the vols finally got a W this weekend against georgia...still don't think they are playing very good but to get a road win is always a plus...big game versus billy g and the cats on tuesday night @ 9 on espn2...
the lady vols lost a tough one on the road at vandy...i would have hated to be on that bus ride home...game was sloppy and no one really stepped up...
so the golden globes were last night...and my fave dressed celeb was eva mendes...she looked gorgeous! and i love loved her jewelry...
so tom brady and gisele are officially engaged now...rumors swirled around christmas that tommy boy had popped the question...but allegedly it actually happened over the weekend...props to them...they are very pretty people.
supergator tim tebow is returning to florida next year...i figured he would...he seems to truly enjoy the college game and he is a hero to so many...if spikes and harvin stay they are going to be scary good again next year...i see the potential to resemble the 2006/2007 gator basketball back 2 back champs...with the tandems of noah, horford, brewer, and greene...gator nation would be really lucky...
saw bride wars over the weekend...cute, fun girl movie! great scenery in nyc and the wardrobe was top notch..would def recommend
hope everyone has a lovely monday!
song of the week: mad -- neyo, click to hear how goooooood it is!
1.01.2009
happy 2009 (continued)
2008 year in review (continued)
august marked the start of football games...go titans and vols!!
titans preseason game
before classes started went to memphis/tunica for vava's white coat ceremony...can't wait for her to take care of me! also saw kool and the gang in concert at tunica...and they put on a great show...great dance music!
sunshine day was founded and a good time werehad at the festivities...
labor day weekend i went out to the ut vs ucla game...absolutely loved so-cal...big fan and had a fabulous time...minus the game...
driving down pacific coast highway (aka pch)
pre game in pasadena
then a slew of home games in september in k-town...
home opener vs uab
florida game with pat...
at auburn with our fave athletic trainer
in athens for georgia game
rascal flatt and taylor swift concert...
bama game...
titans monday night football game versus the colts...
went to chapel hill/raleigh for halloween weekend...got to visit brooke and mike! they do halloween big in ch and it was worth the drive...fun trip!
ugly betty with the old people :)
mississippi state game...we love our field time
hanging out with jason witten in the boxes...
with jimmy rollins, phillies shortstop, fresh off winning the world series...
annie and homeboy got engaged in november...she had no idea...so happy for them!
november was a busy sports month...basketball got started up and football season was getting serious...
at the vandy game...
titans are playoff bound...
last game as a UT student...and coach fulmer's last game
hawks vs knicks game...another fun outing in the a...
my 2nd #1 vs #2 matchup of 2008...this one at the sec championship game gators vs tide
after classes ended for the break...steph and i went to new york city...it was beautiful at christmas time! i love the city and seeing it during the holidays was great!
tree in nyc
ice skating in rockefeller...it was soooo much fun!!!
2008 was a year full of travel, ball games, gatherings, weddings, and just fun times...all the people that were a part of these happenings madethese events even better...hope everyone loved this past year as much as i did...my hope for 2009 is to continue to be healthy, happy and getting prepared to get out in the real world come summer...
best wishes to all in the new year!
happy 2009!!!
hope all had nothing but happy and fun memories of 2008...and 2009 here we come!
one of my new year's resolution is to blog more regularly...so thought i would start this new year off with a bit of reflection on '08 and hopes for '09...
2008 year in review:
rang in the new year in tampa, florida...as the vols beat wisconsin in the outback bowl...
our sweet hats we wore..haha...needless to say we were not moving too fast this morning
january and february were full of football playoffs, where i became an honorary packer for the month of january...well till they lost before the super bowl...hahaha....
and lots of basketball games...and trips to roosters...
went to #1 vs #2 in memphis...great game as the vols got a big W and first ever #1 ranking
visited atlanta and went to ut vs georgia game...
the vols went on to win the SEC regular season...i was at the sec tournament which was in atlanta at the georgia dome...play had to be moved after tornado's and high winds came through...crazy sights in the a...
went to chicago for spring break in march...caught a bulls game, shopped in the city, and hung around the chi...fun trip!
in april, becca and i went to san antonio for the men's final four...loved my first visit to texas and would recommend the ncaa to have the final four every year in san antonio...
excellent games, good food, fun people equalled a fantastic trip...
the lady vols won their 8th national championship at the women's final four in tampa!
won a trip to new york city with sports illustarted on campus...went up and toured the si offices, went to a mets game, and enjoyed the city life! got to meet/hang with teams from 5 other schools...thanks si and go team tennessee!
jose, jose, jose, joseeeeeeeeeeeeeee
first saturday in may is derby time! went to my 2nd kentucky derby (aka derby do over)...another fun trip and i actually picked some winning horses this year...
my summer months were full of weddings, concerts, and parties...i was on the road most of the weekends traveling somewhere...
bekah and chad got married in may!
went to cma fest and saw keith urban, carrie underwood, miranda lambert, lady antebellum, julianne hough, kellie pickler, and josh turner...great shows!
went to the A to celebrate blur's birthday and take the midwesterns to opera!
went to kenny chesney/keith urban in nashville in july...
went to tarpon springs, florida in late july for a little bachelorette weekend getaway for brooke! her papa's house we stayed in was awesome...fun road trip!
then brooke and mike's super fun wedding weekend in nashville! great wedding to be a part of...and was so happy i could be a part of their special day! post wedding party was a blast...my dress even survived :)
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