Hell Week, aka….
field hockey preseason. Thats why I haven’t written in a good five days.
Preseason has been interesting this year…I’m finally a senior, so there are certain perks that come with that. I am guaranteed a spot on the varsity team (seniors are not allowed to play JV), so during the first 3 days of this week, during which the actual “tryouts” for JV and varsity took place, the coach had no reason to be closely observing me…a definite relief. However, there are pressures that have increased because of my seniority; for example, I have to be an “example” for the younger girls on the team, and I also sort of always have to play well. As evidenced by Coach Fishwick’s scream session at me today. Fish is the queen of ultimatums: “[with increasing volume every word] Do that one more time, Ellen, and you are off! If you do that ever again, you will not ever see time on this field all season!!!” Oops. I guess I did something wrong.
Anyways, I have this afternoon and weekend off, and I am really excited for the break. I’m also going up to Mount Gretna (near Lebanon, Pennsylvania) for the annual art show there. It’s a big frickin’ deal…check it out!
Happy weekend!
-Panedhiel
