I realize that this blog has been, at times, depressingly self-important. Haha! Since August, blogging about my experiences here has been a linear connection to home (and a very therapeutic one I might add!). Though the content has been pretty positive, the whole story is that it hasn't always been puppies and rainbows. I've experienced homesickness (missing Billy and my family and friends), along with loneliness and *lots* of waiting. In fact, looking back, so much of my time here has been - in one way or another - a lesson in waiting.
In terms of volleyball, waiting is such an important part of training; not just in terms of resting and recovering properly after workouts, but also technically on defense, hitting, and blocking. Not unlike many sports, volleyball is a game where a lot has to happen between touches in order for a team to be successful. The incredible saves you see... the impossible kills... they all occur because of 1. the incredible ability of a team to perform explosive synchronized actions in a split second and 2. the ability of individuals to wait for the exact correct moment to come into contact with the ball.
In terms of life, I've been counting down the days until my return home since Billy left in February. Looking around this place I've inhabited since August, my bags are finally packed. I'm now counting down the hours before I leave France (maybe forever). It's a strangely familiar feeling... My two beautiful sisters, Sarah and Meghan, were here in Paris with me this week... in a way, ushering me back into my life in California. The waiting will soon be over. That will be a feeling I haven't felt in a while!
This blog is a chronicle of my life as a female athlete; the hardships, hurdles, and adventures... Here, I share personal bests and worsts with my biggest supporters (my husband, family, coaches, and friends) and pay homage to all the amazing female athletes who charged forward before me to sit boldly in seats usually reserved for men. Hard work works! Here's why:
Friday, May 2, 2014
The Waiting Game
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Paris, France
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