Have you ever thought, after the fact, "That isn't quite the way I had thought that would go," or "that went a lot different in my head." I think that happens to us all. There have been many times I planned something with great expectation only to have it go quite different then I had planned. I guess that is where we learn to be humble and/or flexible.
David and I are playing in a coed volleyball league and I am quite frequently having those thoughts rush in my brain. I have never been in ballet but I keep practicing, what I call, my ballet moves during a volleyball game. In my head I am gracefully launching the ball over the net, when in reality I am occasionally miss judging the arch of the ball, and well, I believe it resembles a ballet move. Now I am definitely not the worst volleyball player out there but I like to think of it is just a game and for fun and am quite reluctant to sacrifice my body for the game. I find a bit of humor in the ballet moves displayed by many of my fellow players, no, it is not just me. I don't think everyone finds quite as much humor in those moments as I do, but it does put a smile on my face. Those competitive people out there are now thinking, "I am glad I am not on her team."
I do enjoy playing volleyball but have had a couple teams I have played on in the past where a competitive male player has encouraged me to let balls go so they could get them. That is really not very nice to tell a person. So for the past several years I have stood on the side lines cheering on the team and limit my game playing to fourth of July events and backyard games. This season David organized the team and encouraged the players that this was for fun because he really wanted me to play on the team. So, I am on the team and having a great time. Even scoring points here and there. My ballet moves occasionally finding success in getting the ball over the net. David may have given the team the wrong idea of my ability, because during our first game there were looks of amazement when I would hit the ball correctly or underhand serve up a point. I believe I perform better when I don't have overly competitive people running me over for the ball. Now for the record, we are undefeated and we have a great team.
Latisha and Brent just got home from their trip. They were on a cruise and Latisha said they had a great time but it was a bit different then she had expected. We enjoy taking a cruise occasionally but unfortunately a lot of people see the cruise as a party and behave as such. We try to block out the obscene and spend our time taking walks around the boat, enjoying romantic dinners, relaxing in chairs, and taking advantage of the positives of the ship. It is great to cruise to distant lands where most of your needs are taken care of and the excursions are generally safe. I do recommend that you avoid "adult" shows and games, for some reason many confuse adult with obscene. I would love to take a Christian Cruise someday and see how things are on one of those. The ocean is beautiful and cruise ships have much to offer, but be wise in where you go and what you do.
I hope you are all having a blessed day.
Alicia
Here are some updated picture lovely expecting couple.
David and I are playing in a coed volleyball league and I am quite frequently having those thoughts rush in my brain. I have never been in ballet but I keep practicing, what I call, my ballet moves during a volleyball game. In my head I am gracefully launching the ball over the net, when in reality I am occasionally miss judging the arch of the ball, and well, I believe it resembles a ballet move. Now I am definitely not the worst volleyball player out there but I like to think of it is just a game and for fun and am quite reluctant to sacrifice my body for the game. I find a bit of humor in the ballet moves displayed by many of my fellow players, no, it is not just me. I don't think everyone finds quite as much humor in those moments as I do, but it does put a smile on my face. Those competitive people out there are now thinking, "I am glad I am not on her team."
I do enjoy playing volleyball but have had a couple teams I have played on in the past where a competitive male player has encouraged me to let balls go so they could get them. That is really not very nice to tell a person. So for the past several years I have stood on the side lines cheering on the team and limit my game playing to fourth of July events and backyard games. This season David organized the team and encouraged the players that this was for fun because he really wanted me to play on the team. So, I am on the team and having a great time. Even scoring points here and there. My ballet moves occasionally finding success in getting the ball over the net. David may have given the team the wrong idea of my ability, because during our first game there were looks of amazement when I would hit the ball correctly or underhand serve up a point. I believe I perform better when I don't have overly competitive people running me over for the ball. Now for the record, we are undefeated and we have a great team.
Latisha and Brent just got home from their trip. They were on a cruise and Latisha said they had a great time but it was a bit different then she had expected. We enjoy taking a cruise occasionally but unfortunately a lot of people see the cruise as a party and behave as such. We try to block out the obscene and spend our time taking walks around the boat, enjoying romantic dinners, relaxing in chairs, and taking advantage of the positives of the ship. It is great to cruise to distant lands where most of your needs are taken care of and the excursions are generally safe. I do recommend that you avoid "adult" shows and games, for some reason many confuse adult with obscene. I would love to take a Christian Cruise someday and see how things are on one of those. The ocean is beautiful and cruise ships have much to offer, but be wise in where you go and what you do.
I hope you are all having a blessed day.
Alicia
Here are some updated picture lovely expecting couple.
