It's Official - Jess is a Cyclone!

We had the official signing ceremony yesterday and it was a pretty cool event. There were a bunch of kids that came, a bunch of teachers, coaches and some people from the community.

The AD gave a small presentation about how rare it is for a high school athlete to not only play at the division 1 level but to get a scholarship. Less than 1% of high school athletes get this opportunity.

Jess signed her scholarship paperwork and the National Letter of Intent. Everyone clapped and then she was interviewed live by the local radio and newspaper sports writers. She did a good job.

One of the nicest moments was when she was talking to the radio sportscaster and he asked her who she wanted to thank. One of the people was Drew. She thanked him for having to deal with her for the last 10 year. Going to all her events, volleyball tournaments, basketball tournaments, etc. He was in the back of the room and I think he really appreciated her doing that.

It was a good day.

I got a new cell phone for work. It is taking me a bit to get used to it but I like it.

Class went well last night. It is hard having a big class like I have because there is such a big gap in skill levels. I have some students that are right out of high school or still in high school that are good students and can zip right through the material. On the other hand I have people who have not been in school in over 20 years and do not have very good computer skills.

It is a hard balance to go slow enough for the low experienced level students without losing the more experienced ones.

Drew has a game here in Perry tonight against Adel, and Jess plays here in Perry against Adel tomorrow.

Trash day so the ladies will be out and prancing around. Bundle up biatches, its cold.

Off to start.

This weather sucks!

Class went well last night. I have 13 people now so it is the biggest class I have had here in Perry. Wednesday night has 24 so that one is really big.

Jess team lost last night and she came home very frustrated. The coach is being an ass and keeps putting her and the team down. There is one girl on the team he loves and he always says she is the only one that works hard.

Jess is just ready for the season to be over. It is kind of sad because she really has enjoyed basketball and was looking forward to the season. It is a shame it has to end this way.

When Jess scores 20 points or more, they win. When they don't get her the ball and let the coaches pet shoot all night, and Jess scores 12 or less, the lose. Not too hard to figure out how to win games. The coach need to retire.

Nothing tonight but Nancy is going to make cookies for Jess singing ceremony and Jess is going over to help.

Emma lost a tooth yesterday, it was laying on a blanket in the living room. She is chewing like crazy so she must be ready to lose more.

Ok, not much else. Off to start.

I can't wait for curling at the olymipics

Weather is going to be ok this week. In the 30's most of the week. Some chance of snow but I don't think it will amount to much.

Jess' team won on Friday night she had 23 points and they all played pretty well. We have one young player that shoots too much and can't hit the broad side of a barn and she will ultimately be the demise of the team but Jess took more shots and drove the ball for pull up jumpers so that helped.

Drew had a game Saturday and they lost by 15. He had 2 points and did a nice job getting rebounds. His foot speed is getting better but he still needs to get a little quicker.

Jess plays in Carlisle tonight. It is a make-up game and I teach so I will miss it. It should be on the radio so I am hoping to be able to listen a bit during class. I haven't figured out how to do that yet but will figure something out.

Nothing going on Tuesday night for me but there is a choir performance called Jukebox and the kids really like it so they are both going. Jess also is going to help Nancy make cookies for her signing ceremony on Wednesday.

I have been battling a sore throat this weekend. Not a bad one but just a bit sore. I think I need to gargle with Tequila tonight. I should have done that last night.

I am getting really tired of the cold. I can't wait for the weather to get better. It would be nice to take the dogs out and let them run around.

Ok, off to start.