NEW PUPPY!!

Introducing .. Corey and Kris' new 9-month old, Daschund-Bulldog Mix ... DEUCE!! Welcome to the family, pup ;).

Core and I went to the softball fields at USF and played around for 2 hours .. it was soo nice to be able to throw and hit a bit .. He hit me ground balls .. I hit him some fly balls .. and we both got nice blisters lol .. I should start working those blisters back anyway .. the ones that stay all season! haha .. Good day overall, pretty chill ..

Melissa comes in 2 days!!!!! :)

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood ..

Awesome Birthday!

Thank you to everyone that made my birthday great. I love you guys. Bought my first alcohol at a gas station tonight: 6 pack of Smirnoff Ice: Strawberry Acai. Final count of drinks for the night.

At Bar Louie's
#1. Bull Shark
#2. Mason/Dixon
#3. Mystery shot from the manager
#4. Smirnoff Ice: Strawberry Acai

Stay classy, San Diego

DRUNK!?!?!

I've been 21 for 1 hour and 17 mins .. and i'm DRUNK.

I love it.

1. Birthday cake shot
2. Grateful dead
3. White Russian
4. Awesome friends.

<33.

"Cuz today is your birthdayyyyy"

Got the SWEETEST birthday card from Mackensey .. Tommy Boy .. fav. movie ever .. Thanks, Mac :)

A/C IS STILL BROKEN IN THE APARTMENT. We are all sitting here sweating it out. Rawr.

Not much else new .. we had to crash at Graci's apartment last night because it's so hot in here. It was really cool of her to let us crash .. I slept on the most comfortable couch, ever. haha. We started watching Wedding Crashers, but didn't finish it. I read for a little while and played with Molly ..

21 at midnight tonight .. Going out for drinks with Kris and Core .. Can't wait!!

Peaceeee.

Softball = Life

Watching USA Softball DOMINATE the World Cup.

Screw you, Olympic Committee. You got rid of the best sport, ever.

Back Softball, 2016.

Why not softball?

Yeah, ESPN actually gave (USA) softball some air time this weekend, as they follow them through the World Cup (in OKC). USA just killed Italy, 12-0 (5 innings), tonight and it was awesome. I wish I could be there to watch our girls play. I look up to them so much (Jessica Mendoza is my favorite player of all time). It's so great to see them playing the sport. Sometimes I wish that all the girls I've played with throughout my life, loved the sport as much as the professionals do (and as much as I do). Softball isn't just a game .. it truly is a way of life. It will always be a part of my life, and I can't see myself never playing again .. especially after college. I love being part of a team. I love being a leader of that team, and being able to create such a passion between us all. ESPECIALLY when we all come together and win a huge game (ahem, or a doubleheader against UCONN!).

I'm basically ranting and raving, but the problem is that it has always bothered me that softball has never received the recognition that it deserves (and now that it's been removed from at least the 2012 Olympics). My brother said it best tonight, "I'm surprised to see softball on TV tonight." I know he meant nothing by it .. but he's right. Who ever watches softball? Man, when NCAA softball was on a month ago, I was glued to the TV and watched every single game. It's funny how people think that just because women play it, it doesn't need recognition like every other sport. WRONG. Not as many people watch softball, as say baseball, but that is because baseball has been built up as this sport that is so highly publicized, it's hard to not see it on every channel.

Why not softball?

Honestly .. why not softball? Why not any other women's sport? I would say that softball is building up, but not fast enough. Tennis and golf are the two sports that are shown the most often for women on TV. For goodness sake, the WNBA is a professional league and it is hardly ever on TV! Womens sports have to FIGHT for airtime with mens sports that are on 24/7. People have mentioned that its not fair to move a mens game for a womens game .. yet we've been moving womens games for a mens game since it was even possible to watch them on TV.

Now, I'm not trying to say that mens sports are bad (I watch them everyday .. I live, eat, and breathe all sports) .. but a little more recognition for the women that devote their lives to their sports, I really don't think is too much to ask. So for now .. I'll keep saying my peace, and plugging along. But this will never die, and I'll always do whats right for my team, our sport, and all women. If I follow the dream that I've had for awhile now, I'll be working with ESPN in a few years .. putting womens sports first. :)

Good night moon.

Busch Gardens

It's hard not to love Busch Gardens when the Skyline Ride produces such beautiful views. We (Me, Corey, CJ, and Jordan) went for a couple hours .. the roller coasters were awesome (as usual) .. and I can never get enough of that rush :). Had class earlier and watched Goodfellas - GREAT MOVIE - just gory, haha. Great day.

4 days till 21
43 days till DC

America's Funniest Home Videos

So, we're watching America's Funniest Home Videos .. and this kid just got kicked in the crotch by his lil brother. thought it was hysterical .. poor kid.

Things have been going much better now .. still stressed out .. kinda sucks, cuz I thought that summer was supposed to be non-stressful? Oh well. I'm excited that it's only 5 more days until my 21st birthday!! I can't wait to be able to just have a drink with some friends at night .. watch a sports game at a bar with a drink .. or even relax with some friends with my OWN bought alcoholic beverage. That made me sound like such an alcoholic. Oh well.

CJ and Jordy are up in Tampa with us for the weekend, then my dad is coming to pick them up on Saturday .. and to see me (close to my birthday) .. Then MELISSA comes to Tampa for the weekend!! I can't wait!!

Missin' my girls up in DC.

44 days.

Chillin in Tampa

Just gave my computer to Apple so they can fix the cracks that I have in my base/keyboard. Luckily they do it for free.. Even though the guy that helped me was a real ass. He didn't seem like he really cared what he was doing. It was slightly ridiculous. Oh well.

Watching the Texas vs. LSU game with Corey and Texas pretty much just gave the game away with a five-run 6th inning. Lame.

Anyway, summer has been going by pretty fast. It's about to be July already! I'm a happy camper because it's closer to getting back to Georgetown!!

CJ is doing good .. One more day of drivers ed for him. He is a great driver but this will help with insurance. He's getting so tall! I love it.. I'm sure he will be even taller since his feet are already a size 11!! Haha

We'll be headin home for July 4th and I'm excited! Melissa is coming up to Tampa July 24th and Christina is coming to Springs August 15th!! Woot!! I start class next Tuesday and I'm excited because I think it looks interesting! :-)

Hope everyone is having a great summer. I miss my girls and can't wait to get back in the weightroom and on the field with them.

Peace out
-Dem