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Sunday, February 19, 2023

Sunday, February 19

8:41 a.m. - I made it to Sunday.  Yesterday's softball clinic in Macomb was as expected - long and partially informational.  And then yesterday's boys regional game at Riverdale was as expected - awkward and uncomfortable.  The good team didn't play well; the bad team played their asses off.  The good team's coach waited until 1:32 left in the game to empty his bench; the bad team's coach didn't have anyone on his bench to empty.  I finally made it home, ate too much food, and then finally had a decent night's sleep.

Today....I know I need to get my officiating clothes washed and back in the car.  I'm also heading to my parents for Sunday dinner and to watch the Daytona 500 with my dad for a bit. 

Other than that, I'd like to get in a long walk, and I'd like to get in a stretch.  I wouldn't mind going to church either.  A trip to the casino is also a possibility.  How to fit all of this in with Amber working all day today at Snowstar?  Hmmmm.....

Things to do for school

  • send training path update just to keep informed - next week
  • work on research paper prompt
    • Write an argument in which you select an historical figure you have encountered so far in English III or U.S. History that would prove to be an effective leader for the United States in 2023. In your argument include research of relevant background information of your selected individual, as well as her/his effective leadership traits (and if you believe those traits would translate to today's modern challenges).

Things to do

February

Mon. 20 - OPEN
Tues. 21 - IHSA girls sectional 7:30 p.m at Peoria Richwoods (96 minutes) - leave at 4:30 p.m.
Wed. 22 - IHSA boys regional 6:00 p.m. at Fulton (70 min. drive to Fulton) - leave by 3:50 p.m.
Thurs. 23 - OPEN
Fri. 24 - IHSA boys regional 7:00 p.m. at Fulton
25 - at Wethersfield - FS Boys Tournament
28 - IHSA sectional?
March 1 - IHSA sectional?

Saturday, February 18, 2023

Saturday, February 18

6:15 a.m. - Yesterday was great - right up until my 3A girls regional championship game...that was a shit show.  Two teams that didn't care for each other, ugly basketball, partners that weren't really ready for a game like that - total shit show.  The game ended with a technical foul issued by me at a Rock Island girl for shoving a Galesburg girl.  It was deserved, but I still hated to do it.

The rest of the day - golden.  Got my teeth cleaned, got the HHR oil change, got my prescription, won a little money at the casino, took a nap, did a few household things...GOLDEN.

Today...crap.  I have to drive this morning to Macomb to a damn softball clinic.  Then I have to be to Riverdale by 3 p.m. to work a boys regional play in game.  The whole time I'm going to be thinking about last night's game and my bitterness over not getting a full girls sectional.  Plus I just know boys assignments are going to come out, and I'm not going to get a sectional game there either.  That's going to make me more irritated.  I just have to get over the bitterness of getting left out while others get in - others I know I'm as good as if not better than.

I'd like the day to be over, to be in my recliner, to be enjoying a beverage.  For now....time to get going.

Things to do for school

  • send training path update just to keep informed - next week
  • work on research paper prompt
    • Write an argument in which you select an historical figure you have encountered so far in English III or U.S. History that would prove to be an effective leader for the United States in 2023. In your argument include research of relevant background information of your selected individual, as well as her/his effective leadership traits (and if you believe those traits would translate to today's modern challenges).

Things to do

February

Sat. 18 - IHSA boys regional at Riverdale - 4 p.m. - with Marcus and Hu (versus West Carroll)
Mon. 20 - OPEN
Tues. 21 - IHSA girls sectional 7:30 p.m at Peoria Richwoods
Wed. 22 - IHSA boys regional 6:00 p.m. at Fulton
Thurs. 23 - OPEN
Fri. 24 - IHSA boys regional 7:00 p.m. at Fulton
25 - at Wethersfield - FS Boys Tournament
28 - IHSA sectional?
March 1 - IHSA sectional?

Friday, February 17, 2023

Friday, February 17

6:34 a.m. - Yesterday was a weird day, even for a snow day. We had Tucker and Rosie until about 1 p.m., so Tucker and I went up to school to set out sub info and for me to try to take the softball exam (I missed too many, so I'll retake it next week.)  He got to play on the markerboard, and Amber got a break.  There really wasn't too much snow until the afternoon, and my game at Ottawa was still on.  Later in the day, about 2:30, the game was cancelled, so I went out to shovel the driveway.  Little did I know that more snow would arrive in the evening, so the driveway needs cleared again, but I'm not sure I'll get to it before I leave for my dentist appointment.  The evening was pretty quiet...the first quiet evening absent of granddogs or grandchildren for a few days.  I watched some television and went to bed...pretty boring.

Now I'm going to get dressed and get ready to go to the dentist.  I had hoped to perhaps go get a cup of coffee or breakfast with Chase, but I haven't been able to finalize anything yet.  I still have that game at Dixon tonight, which is going to be chaotic.  Rock Island vs. Galesburg won't be fun.

Things to do for school

  • send training path update just to keep informed - next week
  • work on research paper prompt
    • Write an argument in which you select an historical figure you have encountered so far in English III or U.S. History that would prove to be an effective leader for the United States in 2023. In your argument include research of relevant background information of your selected individual, as well as her/his effective leadership traits (and if you believe those traits would translate to today's modern challenges).

Things to do

February

Fri. 17 - at Dixon - 7:00 p.m. - be there by 6; leave by 3:30
Sat. 18 - IHSA boys regional at Riverdale - 4 p.m. - with Marcus and Hu (versus West Carroll)
Mon. 20 - OPEN
Tues. 21 - IHSA girls sectional 7:30 p.m at Peoria Richwoods
Wed. 22 - IHSA boys regional 6:00 p.m. at Fulton
Thurs. 23 - OPEN
Fri. 24 - IHSA boys regional 7:00 p.m. at Fulton
25 - at Wethersfield - FS Boys Tournament
28 - IHSA sectional?
March 1 - IHSA sectional?