September 2007 – A Volleyball Girl in a Social Media World

Luge it or Lose it! The New Mexico Chili fest…

Posted on September 28, 2007December 20, 2012 by vballphil in Chili's, Friends, Fun

So, this past weekend I was able to attend the infamous Redondo Beach Chili Fest, at Sarah Straton’s house :)! Greg, her fabulous hubby, is from New Mexico and has those fabulous chili’s shipped west every year for this event. CAN WE SAY YUMMO!! And not only did we get our grub on, but we got to partake in the Luge events. Freaking classic! Yes, I am newbie at the luge! And I must say, whoever invented the ice luge…PROPS TO THEM! And, for the highlight on the luge that night we had someone do the green chili, vodka, jello shot luge…YUCK, but funny!! And let’s just the company did not suck!! Hahaha…From my fabulous HS friend, Michelle to the AVP’ers Marcia, Fitz, & Dave, to the Players (Sarah, Barb, The Holdren’s, The Nygaard’s) and everyone else who rocked (who doesn’t adore the Wachtfogel’s)!!

The Kid’s Jumpy thing…yep we were in there!!

The Luge Action

AVP SF…the end…hehe

Posted on September 25, 2007December 20, 2012 by vballphil in AVP, Finished, Fun, San Francisco

So, as the 2007 season was ending I was getting ready to move on to the next chapter of my life…SCARY RIGHT? For me change is scary, but sometimes needed. The San Fran weekend was a great weekend to end things with the AVP…there was good, bad, beautiful, and crazy all rolled into one!!

The nice thing about San Fran (like Chi and NYC) is that it is a walking city. We were lucky to stay in the Hilton Fisherman’s Wharf, near Pier 39 and Ghiradelli!! YUMMO!! Hahaha! The view to Alcatraz, aka the Rock, and the Golden Gate were breathtaking too!! But let’s get to the site….FREAKING GORGEOUS!!! We were located on Pier 30/32, practically under the bay bridge, on the bay. And the weather was amazing too!! Did I mention that we had the first sold out event of the 2007 season on Sunday too??! WOOHOO! Nice right?!

Site Seeing

Our Site

Nightlife

Vegas, Drama, and the fear of falling from the sky

Posted on September 13, 2007December 20, 2012 by vballphil in AVP, Caesar's Palace, Friends, Las Vegas, Pool, volleyball

So I am a bit behind on my posts….and am working on updating!! :)! First up…VEGAS!!!

So the 2nd to last tournament this season was held in Vegas. The infamous God & Goddess Tournament held at Caesar’s Palace. It was more annoying then fun….BUT the intern Olympics and impromtu pool party was AWESOME!!

Onsite

Pool Party

Vegas Nightlife

And, let’s just say….SCARIEST PLANE RIDE EVER HOME…I truely thought I was on “that plane”. BUT enough said about that!!

Some more fun in the Big Apple….

Posted on September 2, 2007December 20, 2012 by vballphil in AVP, Friends, NYC. fun

So on Sat of the Brooklyn AVP I had my friends, Kristen & Danny AND Cheri & Alex join us for the Men’s finals. After the match I FINALLY had a Nathan’s hotdog (and for mini sidenote, Gray’s Papaya, Papaya King, & Nathan’s hotdogs ALL rocked…but Nathan’s is my personal fave)! It was a bacon & cheese dog…YUMMO!!

That we headed to the Meatpacking district for some amazing Cuban food at Son Cubano. From there we headed to Level V (which was below the resturant Vento. GOOD TIMES!