Monday, April 8, 2013
Safe!
Praise whatever God or spiritual leader you believe in, we are safe from dropping down to a lower division!! This past weekend we encountered two very important matches that would determine our fate for the next upcoming season. Saturdays match was against the lowest ranked team, Vallentuna who took a set from us but we turned it around and killed them in the last 3 sets. Sundays match was against Goteborg, who currently held the second place position in the qualification rankings. The first set was shaky, Goteborg led almost the entire time in points. When we came to the end, we managed to pull through and secure the first set 25-23. The second set was a breeze, we beat them pretty easily with the pressure in our serve heightening. The last set was a little more even, but we came out on top in the end to secure our spot in the Elite Series for yet another season. WOOOO HOOO!! Winning qualifications will never be as exciting as going to the play offs but its a good note to end on and we are all smiles no matter what. Of couse it would have been great to see how far we could have gone in the play offs but its in the past and now we have some serious celebrating to do in the future. Here's to Orebro Volley for pulling out another Qualification win and for hopefully never having to do it again!! Cheers! :)
Awards, Volleyball and Me.
I'll start with the volleyball update just to get it out of the way. Whats been happening is we have started the Qualification series. There are two lower division teams and then the two bottom teams from the Elite Series, us and Ljungby playing for the two spots up for grabs in the Elite Series. Orebro Volley is two matches in and 1-1 in wins and losses with 4 total points which puts us in the second spot in the standings. We lost to Ljungby, the other Elite Series team fighting for their spot in the top league. We beat Vallentuna, a team that has been in the Elite Series before, however we beat them pretty nicely in 3 sets to non, first of the season. I say if we are going to lose to a team in this series I would rather it be another Elite team then one of the two lower division teams. Of course, I believe we will win the rest of the matches we have in this series. And we will. Four matches left and one objective, to win. We can do this.
Now, its me time. I have a feeling this blog will slightly turn into an open journal about my life. I promise not to put every little detail of my experiences here but I do promise to make this more about growth then about venting...but who am I kidding, there will be a little venting.
In my last post I talked about how I need to find happiness in myself instead of relying on others (guys mostly) to provide it for me. An ex boyfriend once told me he wanted me to be a more independent person. At the time I thought I was, by living in another country and being on my own. I didn't realize he was talking about being independent in my own feelings, my own happiness. As much as I hate giving this douche bag any credit for the way he made me a better person after our relationship faltered, sputtered and died...he was, is totally right. All my life as far as I can remember, things have been given to me and I have had a lot of help getting to where I am now. Any one who has participated in a team sport can tell you that it can be difficult to get your ass to the gym in the mornings, afternoons and evenings when you'r alone. Been there, done that, still doing it. This past summer, I felt more motivated to work out by myself because I wanted to get out of the house, get away from stuff happening at home. Wouldn't you know it, it was because of a guy. I understand that a man is at some point in my life going to be my other half, someone I can grow old with, to share my life experiences. Thats a no brainer, but what I want to feel is the security that I don't need a guy but instead want one when I am ready. I was still trying to figure out what I want and need in a guy and then it dawned on me, but in fact I always knew. I need/want someone who brings out the best in me, someone who likes/loves me for who I am as a person. Who helps me weaken my bad qualities and brightens the good. It wasn't until just recently that I found the type of guy who does that. I went on two dates with this guy and just from those two dates, my eyes were forced open and I could see. He was a gentleman, paid for everything I consumed with out question, held the door open for me, etc. His attitude was laid back and easy, he was charming, bottom line, he was a really cool guy. Now, I am definitely not saying that every man I meet from here on out needs to pay for me whenever we go on a date or cater to my every need, no. However, if a man wants to impress a girl and show her that he gives the slightest amount of shit for her, he will do what this guy did for me. Its that simple, but for some reason some don't seem to understand this concept of courtship. Those of you who have found a man who does understand this small but very significant little guideline, keep a tight hold ladies because you've hit the jack pot. Where is this mystery man now? He is back in London, living and working there. Will we see one another again? Maybe, I don't know, but for now all I can do is thank him for bringing me back to earth, pulling me back from the edge of desperation and making me realize what it is to be taken care of again.
Anyway, moving on from the male factor rant. We finish up the season pretty soon and I can honestly say that its a bitter sweet moment. A part of me is happy that we are almost done and can relax a bit for a while and the other half is very sad that I won't be spending my summer with this wonderful team of girls who have become my family over the past two years. For now we celebrate the seasons end and hold back the tears until the final days of my residence here in Sweden for this season.
Now, its me time. I have a feeling this blog will slightly turn into an open journal about my life. I promise not to put every little detail of my experiences here but I do promise to make this more about growth then about venting...but who am I kidding, there will be a little venting.
In my last post I talked about how I need to find happiness in myself instead of relying on others (guys mostly) to provide it for me. An ex boyfriend once told me he wanted me to be a more independent person. At the time I thought I was, by living in another country and being on my own. I didn't realize he was talking about being independent in my own feelings, my own happiness. As much as I hate giving this douche bag any credit for the way he made me a better person after our relationship faltered, sputtered and died...he was, is totally right. All my life as far as I can remember, things have been given to me and I have had a lot of help getting to where I am now. Any one who has participated in a team sport can tell you that it can be difficult to get your ass to the gym in the mornings, afternoons and evenings when you'r alone. Been there, done that, still doing it. This past summer, I felt more motivated to work out by myself because I wanted to get out of the house, get away from stuff happening at home. Wouldn't you know it, it was because of a guy. I understand that a man is at some point in my life going to be my other half, someone I can grow old with, to share my life experiences. Thats a no brainer, but what I want to feel is the security that I don't need a guy but instead want one when I am ready. I was still trying to figure out what I want and need in a guy and then it dawned on me, but in fact I always knew. I need/want someone who brings out the best in me, someone who likes/loves me for who I am as a person. Who helps me weaken my bad qualities and brightens the good. It wasn't until just recently that I found the type of guy who does that. I went on two dates with this guy and just from those two dates, my eyes were forced open and I could see. He was a gentleman, paid for everything I consumed with out question, held the door open for me, etc. His attitude was laid back and easy, he was charming, bottom line, he was a really cool guy. Now, I am definitely not saying that every man I meet from here on out needs to pay for me whenever we go on a date or cater to my every need, no. However, if a man wants to impress a girl and show her that he gives the slightest amount of shit for her, he will do what this guy did for me. Its that simple, but for some reason some don't seem to understand this concept of courtship. Those of you who have found a man who does understand this small but very significant little guideline, keep a tight hold ladies because you've hit the jack pot. Where is this mystery man now? He is back in London, living and working there. Will we see one another again? Maybe, I don't know, but for now all I can do is thank him for bringing me back to earth, pulling me back from the edge of desperation and making me realize what it is to be taken care of again.
Anyway, moving on from the male factor rant. We finish up the season pretty soon and I can honestly say that its a bitter sweet moment. A part of me is happy that we are almost done and can relax a bit for a while and the other half is very sad that I won't be spending my summer with this wonderful team of girls who have become my family over the past two years. For now we celebrate the seasons end and hold back the tears until the final days of my residence here in Sweden for this season.
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