Split Decision
These kids, don't go easy on them.
I spent a good bit of time yesterday at TCH checking in on the kids. Yesterday was one of those days where I show up and only get to see a couple of kids because the first couple take most of your time. Seems like some times you walk in a room and connect with a kid or a family and the next thing you know, an hour has passed.
Well, I walk into one of the rooms and hit it off with one of the families. We talked a lot about the foundation and it meant a lot to hear one of the fathers express just how much he appreciates what we do and how much we give. It's nice when they get it and allow us to be their partners going through this. The father and I have a lot in common from the business world and actually know some of the same people. Turns out I actually interrupted them in the middle of a game and they have their X Box 360 fired up.
It's on.
The kid suggests that we play a game and says put in Halo.
It's on.
First game is on Midship. I jump out to a quick lead of 3 or 4 to 1 and I have to pause and consider, "George, come one, don't take apart the kid, he is sick, he has cancer." I could not have been more wrong. Although he was cool about the early lead and gave me my props for getting the jump on him, before you know it, this kid has got a shotgun and he is coming for me. final score 9 to 8. The second game I had him blanked at 4 to 0 until he starts taking me apart with a sniper and in the end, I give up a 3 point lead to lose 12 to 10. Good kid, good sportsmanship.
Work has continued to be really, really busy and the week really passed quickly. At the end of the day I think I got my deals done and did some good work. To my surprise several people in my group are really gonna make a trip to Vegas together. As loose as the lips are in the group and how much they discuss their personal stuff, there is no way I would even consider going. I could never be myself, and if I were, all of my business would be out there.....umm....nothankyou! Also certainly worth mentioning this week was a really fun dinner with Jennifer, Marcey with Christa and her new guy joining us. Good food and good company.
Today I jumped with Doc Rocks again. Five jumps with the team, one two way jump with Kirsten and one solo hop and pop from 10K. Solid day. This time around Doc Rocks was Shari, Kirsten (player/coach), and Dave with Tuna doing video. The team had fairly solid jumps and Kirsten did a great job of coaching us - we even had a couple easy block moves in there. Mike really wanted me to consider talking to him about a team that he might form but I might have found my home with Doc Rocks for next season doing four way. Kirsten and Shari really want me and the three of us would be solid as a base. Kirsten pulled me aside at the end of the day after we had a rocking two way jump to discuss next year. There were a lot of people asking what I wanted to do for next year given that nationals is in a couple weeks. We will see. Looks like I might be the rookie draft pick that goes in the first round. I will have to post some of the video from today at some point this week - probably the video from my jump with Kirsten.
Heard from Dolly today and it really made me feel good to hear her voice. I wish nothing but the best for that family.
I spent a good bit of time yesterday at TCH checking in on the kids. Yesterday was one of those days where I show up and only get to see a couple of kids because the first couple take most of your time. Seems like some times you walk in a room and connect with a kid or a family and the next thing you know, an hour has passed.
Well, I walk into one of the rooms and hit it off with one of the families. We talked a lot about the foundation and it meant a lot to hear one of the fathers express just how much he appreciates what we do and how much we give. It's nice when they get it and allow us to be their partners going through this. The father and I have a lot in common from the business world and actually know some of the same people. Turns out I actually interrupted them in the middle of a game and they have their X Box 360 fired up.
It's on.
The kid suggests that we play a game and says put in Halo.
It's on.
First game is on Midship. I jump out to a quick lead of 3 or 4 to 1 and I have to pause and consider, "George, come one, don't take apart the kid, he is sick, he has cancer." I could not have been more wrong. Although he was cool about the early lead and gave me my props for getting the jump on him, before you know it, this kid has got a shotgun and he is coming for me. final score 9 to 8. The second game I had him blanked at 4 to 0 until he starts taking me apart with a sniper and in the end, I give up a 3 point lead to lose 12 to 10. Good kid, good sportsmanship.
Work has continued to be really, really busy and the week really passed quickly. At the end of the day I think I got my deals done and did some good work. To my surprise several people in my group are really gonna make a trip to Vegas together. As loose as the lips are in the group and how much they discuss their personal stuff, there is no way I would even consider going. I could never be myself, and if I were, all of my business would be out there.....umm....nothankyou! Also certainly worth mentioning this week was a really fun dinner with Jennifer, Marcey with Christa and her new guy joining us. Good food and good company.
Today I jumped with Doc Rocks again. Five jumps with the team, one two way jump with Kirsten and one solo hop and pop from 10K. Solid day. This time around Doc Rocks was Shari, Kirsten (player/coach), and Dave with Tuna doing video. The team had fairly solid jumps and Kirsten did a great job of coaching us - we even had a couple easy block moves in there. Mike really wanted me to consider talking to him about a team that he might form but I might have found my home with Doc Rocks for next season doing four way. Kirsten and Shari really want me and the three of us would be solid as a base. Kirsten pulled me aside at the end of the day after we had a rocking two way jump to discuss next year. There were a lot of people asking what I wanted to do for next year given that nationals is in a couple weeks. We will see. Looks like I might be the rookie draft pick that goes in the first round. I will have to post some of the video from today at some point this week - probably the video from my jump with Kirsten.
Heard from Dolly today and it really made me feel good to hear her voice. I wish nothing but the best for that family.
posted by Booster MPS at
7:04 PM
2 Comments:
i think you needed that game time as much as that kid did...
can't wait to see the vid clip and wow...NATIONALS?!?! you RAWK!
You must use your age and treachery to overcome their youth and skill. Besides, most kids will be insulted if you take a dive.
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