Here is something that I read today that made me say...mmmm
Three things in life that, once gone, never come back
1. Time
2. Words
3. Opportunity
Three things in life that can destroy a person
1. Anger
2. Pride
3. Unforgiveness
Three things in life that you should never lose
1. Hope
2. Peace
3. Honesty
Three things in life that are most valuable
1. Love
2. Family & Friends
3. Kindness
Three things in life that are never certain
1. Fortune
2. Success
3. Dreams
Three things that make a person
1. Commitment
2. Sincerity
3. Hard work
Three things that are truly constant
Father - Son -Holy Spirit
"Never Say What You Won't Do"
Monday, September 7, 2009
Sunday, August 23, 2009
New Updates
Well, it's been a whole year(8/17/2008) since I've been on here...wow...funny how time flies when you are having fun! And that's exactly what I have been doing. I live by my motto: LIVE LIFE LIKE YOU MEAN IT!!!
There is so much to say and catch up on..so, I will start on that long journey tomorrow.
Peace and hair grease!
There is so much to say and catch up on..so, I will start on that long journey tomorrow.
Peace and hair grease!
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Today's Golf Lesson
Well today wasn't to bad. First of all I haven't picked up a club in about two weeks. I have cancelled and re-scheduled my last two lessons with Bruce for different reason, the first week, Hurricane Eduardo was coming and he left a lot of rain and last week I was having transportation issues so I couldn't make my lesson.
Today, I could tell and anyone else who was watching that I haven't practice or swung a club in weeks. So today I made a decision to change that. If I want to be able to play this game I must, like anything else, practice the game. I also need to start reading books and/or magazines about the game of golf.
My hope is to be able to participate in golf tournaments in the city and play with others who enjoy the sport. I know once I learn the game I will thoroughly enjoy playing the game. This is my hope!!!
Today, I could tell and anyone else who was watching that I haven't practice or swung a club in weeks. So today I made a decision to change that. If I want to be able to play this game I must, like anything else, practice the game. I also need to start reading books and/or magazines about the game of golf.
My hope is to be able to participate in golf tournaments in the city and play with others who enjoy the sport. I know once I learn the game I will thoroughly enjoy playing the game. This is my hope!!!
Monday, July 28, 2008
The Month of July
Wow!! As I sit to type about my last golf lesson and the things I've been doing the last few weeks, I suddenly realized that it's the end of the month...where did July go?
July is my favorite month of the year and that is why I love summer so much.
July is also my birth month. I am like a kid at Christmas when it comes to my birthday.
This year I had planned an adventurous birthday trip to Belize. This is one of the dozens of places I would love to visit. But because of some unorganized people I didn't get to go to Belize but instead went to Miami and a cruise over to the Bahamas. Not exactly what I had planned but it was still a great birthday trip/vacation. My girlfriend, Tamesha and I went together to share our birthday today (as we did last year). Her birthday is two days after mine.
We left on Sunday afternoon heading for South Beach to get our party on. We started off a little slow on Sunday, traveling and all but made up on Monday. We hung out by the pool sipping cocktails, reflecting on the accomplishments, disappoints and things we must change for the upcoming year. After being in Miami for two days, I realized that I must take up a Spanish class. Everywhere we would go, someone would walk up to me and start speaking Spanish. The waitress at Chili's told me that I look like a puerto rican, assuming I can speaking Spanish. This is will be one of my new year resolutions for the new year. In case you don't know, I think of my birth date, as my new year, because it's another year older and starting a new year with a new birth date. My sister says it's like a national holiday because not only me, but other folks too, take off from work and travel with me for my new year.
So here is it, July 28 and I'm thinking were did this month go. Last time I looked it was 4th of July weekend and we were hanging out at Carla's and now the month is gone. Maybe I was having to much fun....
But anyway, it's over, and I've had yet another great birthday and I'm so thankful to be healthy and able to see another birthday!!! Some folks are not so lucky.
I'm thinking next year of throwing myself a birthday party. I wanted to wait until I turned the big 4 0, but was thinking why wait, I might not live that long. As they say.... life is short, and I'm a definite believer in that.
Until next time....
Peace and Hair Grease
July is my favorite month of the year and that is why I love summer so much.
July is also my birth month. I am like a kid at Christmas when it comes to my birthday.
This year I had planned an adventurous birthday trip to Belize. This is one of the dozens of places I would love to visit. But because of some unorganized people I didn't get to go to Belize but instead went to Miami and a cruise over to the Bahamas. Not exactly what I had planned but it was still a great birthday trip/vacation. My girlfriend, Tamesha and I went together to share our birthday today (as we did last year). Her birthday is two days after mine.
We left on Sunday afternoon heading for South Beach to get our party on. We started off a little slow on Sunday, traveling and all but made up on Monday. We hung out by the pool sipping cocktails, reflecting on the accomplishments, disappoints and things we must change for the upcoming year. After being in Miami for two days, I realized that I must take up a Spanish class. Everywhere we would go, someone would walk up to me and start speaking Spanish. The waitress at Chili's told me that I look like a puerto rican, assuming I can speaking Spanish. This is will be one of my new year resolutions for the new year. In case you don't know, I think of my birth date, as my new year, because it's another year older and starting a new year with a new birth date. My sister says it's like a national holiday because not only me, but other folks too, take off from work and travel with me for my new year.
So here is it, July 28 and I'm thinking were did this month go. Last time I looked it was 4th of July weekend and we were hanging out at Carla's and now the month is gone. Maybe I was having to much fun....
But anyway, it's over, and I've had yet another great birthday and I'm so thankful to be healthy and able to see another birthday!!! Some folks are not so lucky.
I'm thinking next year of throwing myself a birthday party. I wanted to wait until I turned the big 4 0, but was thinking why wait, I might not live that long. As they say.... life is short, and I'm a definite believer in that.
Until next time....
Peace and Hair Grease
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Finally, A Good Golf Lesson
Today, was lesson 6, (I think), because I didn't comment on last week's lesson because it was a complete disaster. Bruce was so frustrated last week that he changed the entire focus and we went inside and started from a different angle. Which I must say worked.
This morning I got up not feeling like doing nothing. I didn't want to get out of bed, and I didn't feel like going for my lesson today. But it turned out to be the best lesson yet!! I got more compliments from Bruce today then I ever, since I meet him almost two months ago.
He changed his focus from a full swing to a pitch. And what that means, is the stroke is short. It's like putting. I have found this to be much more comfortable and easier for me to maintain the stroke that he is looking for. And I am bending my wrist less on every strok.
The unique thing about Matt Swanson school of golf, is that during the lesson there is a swing analysis that records your swing and you can actually see what you are doing right and wrong. Really neat. I have attached a copy of the link for you to see, let me know what you think.
http://www.v1golfacademy.com/SwingStore/08070514444276.wmv
Today, we went out to the bunker, as they call it, and practiced my pitch, which is what I learned last week and what video is of. I must say that today was the first time I felt like I was learning game. All before, I wasn't sure if I was grasping this sport, but because Bruce is a pro golfer, and an excellent instructor, he came with a different approach and I think it's working. Also another factor is that I went out and practiced yesterday as well...yes on the 4th of July, I was at the driving range by 8:30 am! I promised myself that I have to get out and practice the game if I am going to get good at this or try and play with other people. So this week I need to practice at least twice before my next lesson on Friday.
This morning I got up not feeling like doing nothing. I didn't want to get out of bed, and I didn't feel like going for my lesson today. But it turned out to be the best lesson yet!! I got more compliments from Bruce today then I ever, since I meet him almost two months ago.
He changed his focus from a full swing to a pitch. And what that means, is the stroke is short. It's like putting. I have found this to be much more comfortable and easier for me to maintain the stroke that he is looking for. And I am bending my wrist less on every strok.
The unique thing about Matt Swanson school of golf, is that during the lesson there is a swing analysis that records your swing and you can actually see what you are doing right and wrong. Really neat. I have attached a copy of the link for you to see, let me know what you think.
http://www.v1golfacademy.com/SwingStore/08070514444276.wmv
Today, we went out to the bunker, as they call it, and practiced my pitch, which is what I learned last week and what video is of. I must say that today was the first time I felt like I was learning game. All before, I wasn't sure if I was grasping this sport, but because Bruce is a pro golfer, and an excellent instructor, he came with a different approach and I think it's working. Also another factor is that I went out and practiced yesterday as well...yes on the 4th of July, I was at the driving range by 8:30 am! I promised myself that I have to get out and practice the game if I am going to get good at this or try and play with other people. So this week I need to practice at least twice before my next lesson on Friday.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Golf Clinic
After my last lesson, I met a gentlemen who was also at the school for his lesson. He recommended that I take one of the golf clinics that is offered every Saturday by different instructors. He thought that he would help improve my skills. Bruce and Leggs agreed that it would give me an opportunity to learn different techniques of the game. So I agreed.
Saturday morning was kind of hecticed because Stacia has dance lessons from 9:00am til 10:00am and I was a little nervous about making my lesson, however, my good friend Tamesha came to my rescue and came to the dance studio to pick Stacia up so I can dash off to my lesson.
I arrive about 5 mins early and parking lot is full and I'm like wow, a lot of people come out on Saturday to play golf. I'm thinking that no one is taking the class today because no one is waiting on Darryl, the instructor. But as soon as Darryl arrives on the course, out of no where everyone appears. So there was a total of 8 of us for the class.
The lesson for the day was to play out of the bunker and pitch. If you don't know golf, you have no idea what I'm speaking of, I was the same way, but after 30 minutes I had some concept of what was expected but I didn't grasp the technique very well. After an hour in the hot ass sun, I was really tired. Not so much from playing or should I say practicing, but the sun was beaming.
After each encounter of golf, I realize that I have a long way to go.
I am thankful to Bruce, who has patience with me and I'm thankful for Coach who introduced me to Bruce.
Next lesson on Thursday.
Saturday morning was kind of hecticed because Stacia has dance lessons from 9:00am til 10:00am and I was a little nervous about making my lesson, however, my good friend Tamesha came to my rescue and came to the dance studio to pick Stacia up so I can dash off to my lesson.
I arrive about 5 mins early and parking lot is full and I'm like wow, a lot of people come out on Saturday to play golf. I'm thinking that no one is taking the class today because no one is waiting on Darryl, the instructor. But as soon as Darryl arrives on the course, out of no where everyone appears. So there was a total of 8 of us for the class.
The lesson for the day was to play out of the bunker and pitch. If you don't know golf, you have no idea what I'm speaking of, I was the same way, but after 30 minutes I had some concept of what was expected but I didn't grasp the technique very well. After an hour in the hot ass sun, I was really tired. Not so much from playing or should I say practicing, but the sun was beaming.
After each encounter of golf, I realize that I have a long way to go.
I am thankful to Bruce, who has patience with me and I'm thankful for Coach who introduced me to Bruce.
Next lesson on Thursday.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Lesson 4
Today was my fourth lesson and it went over well. Bruce did a lot of explaining today about what I was doing wrong and I can tell he was getting just a little frustrated with me but he was very cool with it. After about 20 mins into my lesson he tells this story about a "red neck" he meet in Dallas at his first job at a driving range and how he had to teach an older gentlemen (the red neck), Harry, who was a retired milk man, how to teach golf to other people. Bruce has always said to me that women have the advantage of playing golf but he never really said why, but with this story came the reason why. Bruce said that he and Harry had to teach a group of women how to play golf over a 10 week period. On the last day of the class an attractive, very beautiful young lady (words from Bruce) pose a question to both Bruce and Harry. The young lady said that she had been in the class for 10 weeks but never said anything before about this but she thinks she has a disadvantage because her boobs are too large and get in the way of her swing. Harry tells the young lady that they are nice and shouldn't think of it that way. Harry was more fascinated with how nice her boobs were and not knowing that she had a better advantage then most people because if she keeps her boobs inside her arms it makes for a better swing.
The morale of the story was for me to see that the swing motion that Bruce was (is) trying to get me to do is to keep my boobs within my two arms and twist my entire body because I am twisting my wrist and that is what frustrates Bruce.
This is one of those type of stories where you had to be there and hear the story to understand how funny it was because by the time Bruce finished telling the story I was in tears and my stomach was hurting. And I'm thinking to myself, I really needed this laugh today. I think this may have broke the ice with us.
He asked me did I notice anything that he had been saying to me the last three weeks that he only had to say once and I said yes, which was the proper way of holding the club. And with that reply, he said "we are getting somewhere". And coming from him that gives me hope, that I will one day master the game of golf. Another comment that really made me feel good was at the time of booking my next lesson he and Leggs (yes that is his name), made a comment that I was his star student. So my reply is you gotta be kidding and Bruce says no you are out of 4. But at the same time I took it has maybe I'm the only female that he is teaching at this time, not that I'm doing that good, but who knows what he meet.
He tells me to go home and practice in the backyard and just swinging and hitting the grass. He said I should do this everyday for about 15 minutes in the backyard. I promised myself that I will do this because practice makes perfect. Although tomorrow I am getting my hair done, I will come home and swing for about 15 mins.
Happy Juneteeth Day!!!!
The morale of the story was for me to see that the swing motion that Bruce was (is) trying to get me to do is to keep my boobs within my two arms and twist my entire body because I am twisting my wrist and that is what frustrates Bruce.
This is one of those type of stories where you had to be there and hear the story to understand how funny it was because by the time Bruce finished telling the story I was in tears and my stomach was hurting. And I'm thinking to myself, I really needed this laugh today. I think this may have broke the ice with us.
He asked me did I notice anything that he had been saying to me the last three weeks that he only had to say once and I said yes, which was the proper way of holding the club. And with that reply, he said "we are getting somewhere". And coming from him that gives me hope, that I will one day master the game of golf. Another comment that really made me feel good was at the time of booking my next lesson he and Leggs (yes that is his name), made a comment that I was his star student. So my reply is you gotta be kidding and Bruce says no you are out of 4. But at the same time I took it has maybe I'm the only female that he is teaching at this time, not that I'm doing that good, but who knows what he meet.
He tells me to go home and practice in the backyard and just swinging and hitting the grass. He said I should do this everyday for about 15 minutes in the backyard. I promised myself that I will do this because practice makes perfect. Although tomorrow I am getting my hair done, I will come home and swing for about 15 mins.
Happy Juneteeth Day!!!!
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