Germany
Friday, February 11, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
I feel good :)
Hey loved ones,
I can honestly say I have never felt this feeling before. I am so unsure of the future but I am completely okay with it. I did not make the team, but I was ready for this, and I'm OKAY :) I think it should be this way. I know when one door closes another one opens, and I am so excited for the future. The coaches did give me praise, and say I could for sure play on a premier league team, that is the league below this one. They said if I want they will set me up with try outs. The first team is by Blackpool, so I could possibly live with my Nana Wynne. I did learn yesterday what would happen if I made the team I was trying out for. I would have to be in this hotel for 9 months, and I only get a two week break, during the world cup. I honestly do not think I could of done this. I would hate to be gone so long without Stanton, and my family, in this hotel. I love soccer, but I don't just love the game, I love the team aspect of it. Over here the team isn't much of a focus, we only have 2 prac's a week and everyone lives so far from each other. We are never together, and it isn't like college soccer, which I was hoping for. I love to be with the team all the time, and bonding. It is not like that here. If I join in the league below, I will be able to come home for summer, they end in may. They already started playing. This could be a good idea!
Right now I am just praying, and keeping a open mind. I have a chance to travel, and that does not come very often. I have friends in Germany, and Rome that I want to visit. Also I met two girls who play soccer who didn't make a team out here as well who are just going to travel around! I do not want to quit, I am a fighter, but maybe soccer isn't my path. Soccer has already given me so much, and helped mold me into the person I am today! I will keep you updated, just know that I am okay, I am growing a lot through this experience. I know that I am a good soccer player, and I am proud I tried to play at the highest level, and I stuck it out for this long.
Love you all! Be the Best that you can be!
Lauren Leslie
I can honestly say I have never felt this feeling before. I am so unsure of the future but I am completely okay with it. I did not make the team, but I was ready for this, and I'm OKAY :) I think it should be this way. I know when one door closes another one opens, and I am so excited for the future. The coaches did give me praise, and say I could for sure play on a premier league team, that is the league below this one. They said if I want they will set me up with try outs. The first team is by Blackpool, so I could possibly live with my Nana Wynne. I did learn yesterday what would happen if I made the team I was trying out for. I would have to be in this hotel for 9 months, and I only get a two week break, during the world cup. I honestly do not think I could of done this. I would hate to be gone so long without Stanton, and my family, in this hotel. I love soccer, but I don't just love the game, I love the team aspect of it. Over here the team isn't much of a focus, we only have 2 prac's a week and everyone lives so far from each other. We are never together, and it isn't like college soccer, which I was hoping for. I love to be with the team all the time, and bonding. It is not like that here. If I join in the league below, I will be able to come home for summer, they end in may. They already started playing. This could be a good idea!
Right now I am just praying, and keeping a open mind. I have a chance to travel, and that does not come very often. I have friends in Germany, and Rome that I want to visit. Also I met two girls who play soccer who didn't make a team out here as well who are just going to travel around! I do not want to quit, I am a fighter, but maybe soccer isn't my path. Soccer has already given me so much, and helped mold me into the person I am today! I will keep you updated, just know that I am okay, I am growing a lot through this experience. I know that I am a good soccer player, and I am proud I tried to play at the highest level, and I stuck it out for this long.
Love you all! Be the Best that you can be!
Lauren Leslie
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
spelling errors
Hey guys I know I have lots of typos! that is because I am typing fast and don't read over my emails! well that's just me! haha
another dropping from my Loo, flush quickly haha
Hey guys,
I want to apologize. It is not okay that I post about other people and how they hurt me. Everyone deserves a second chance. God has given us many. We are only human and I am sure I slip up and hurt people also. I shouldn't be such a cry baby, I mean this is life! I am so lucky and so Blessed for SO MANY THINGS! No more complaining!
And the team is truly amazing, A great bunch of girls who are so talented, im lucky to have met them!
lauren
I want to apologize. It is not okay that I post about other people and how they hurt me. Everyone deserves a second chance. God has given us many. We are only human and I am sure I slip up and hurt people also. I shouldn't be such a cry baby, I mean this is life! I am so lucky and so Blessed for SO MANY THINGS! No more complaining!
And the team is truly amazing, A great bunch of girls who are so talented, im lucky to have met them!
lauren
Furry Febuary
Here is what is new,
Saturday all the girls spent the night at the Ramada Hotel, where I am staying. We played some bonding games, had a meeting with the coaches, and filled out paperwork. Well the girls filled out stuff not me, I just hang out awkwardly. Sunday morning we woke up at 6 got breakfast and headed out on a bus to BOOT CAMP! haha! We put on these ugly onezie outfits and helmets and got out in the freezing cold mud and woods. We were split into two teams and had mental and physical paths to get across. It was fun and of course my team won! Then we learned how to army crawl and throw grenades..pretty sure I wont be joining the army soon too intense. Then we did a assault course, climbed rope, went under fences, climbed fences, jumped on blocks, ran, its was soo fun!
Then we ate army food...no comment..
The highlight of my day was bonding with the girls, I get along with them great. We have an amazing forward on our team named Becky not only does she play soccer she finds time to take care of her baby boy! We had a good long talk about what was going on. She told me she thinks I should be on the team, and she is amazed on how my attitude is. She told me she thinks I am a great player, who has a contagious personality, and it so positive. This really nice to hear, because its hard to be positive when you feel like your just going through the motions with no result. The coaches are good coaches, they just dont communicate with me about what is going on. I think they will let me know after our game on Thursday. I thought it was Tues. but it is Thursday agianst a boys team.
Any advice on playing boys? they are faster and stronger so we will see..then again Tad always taught me that playing your own age group is always the hardest. Anyway I think that might be my last chance to show them what I got.
On another note I have got an email from Chelsea FC, hopefully I can trail with them if this doesn't work!
Today I am going to run to the gym, its really far, but I want to work out. I need to work on my core, and groin area badly. The other girls in the hotel are going to kick the ball around.
Later today we are meeting up with the team and going to Sheffield we are going to learn about health and then correct technique in the gym..should be good.
So far so good. It is tough to eat well because I dont have a fridge or anything. I get 1 meal a day, and then keep some fruits and veggies in my room. The girls all have fridges, but i dont dare buy one not knowing if im on the team or not.
I miss you all and I miss home, but I am learning a lot here. Love you all, have a great week. Keep me in your prayers
Lauren Leslie
Fly
Saturday all the girls spent the night at the Ramada Hotel, where I am staying. We played some bonding games, had a meeting with the coaches, and filled out paperwork. Well the girls filled out stuff not me, I just hang out awkwardly. Sunday morning we woke up at 6 got breakfast and headed out on a bus to BOOT CAMP! haha! We put on these ugly onezie outfits and helmets and got out in the freezing cold mud and woods. We were split into two teams and had mental and physical paths to get across. It was fun and of course my team won! Then we learned how to army crawl and throw grenades..pretty sure I wont be joining the army soon too intense. Then we did a assault course, climbed rope, went under fences, climbed fences, jumped on blocks, ran, its was soo fun!
Then we ate army food...no comment..
The highlight of my day was bonding with the girls, I get along with them great. We have an amazing forward on our team named Becky not only does she play soccer she finds time to take care of her baby boy! We had a good long talk about what was going on. She told me she thinks I should be on the team, and she is amazed on how my attitude is. She told me she thinks I am a great player, who has a contagious personality, and it so positive. This really nice to hear, because its hard to be positive when you feel like your just going through the motions with no result. The coaches are good coaches, they just dont communicate with me about what is going on. I think they will let me know after our game on Thursday. I thought it was Tues. but it is Thursday agianst a boys team.
Any advice on playing boys? they are faster and stronger so we will see..then again Tad always taught me that playing your own age group is always the hardest. Anyway I think that might be my last chance to show them what I got.
On another note I have got an email from Chelsea FC, hopefully I can trail with them if this doesn't work!
Today I am going to run to the gym, its really far, but I want to work out. I need to work on my core, and groin area badly. The other girls in the hotel are going to kick the ball around.
Later today we are meeting up with the team and going to Sheffield we are going to learn about health and then correct technique in the gym..should be good.
So far so good. It is tough to eat well because I dont have a fridge or anything. I get 1 meal a day, and then keep some fruits and veggies in my room. The girls all have fridges, but i dont dare buy one not knowing if im on the team or not.
I miss you all and I miss home, but I am learning a lot here. Love you all, have a great week. Keep me in your prayers
Lauren Leslie
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