Category: Random Thoughts

36 & ????

Posted on by vballphil in Random Thoughts, sex in the city, the best is yet to come

This won’t be my typical blog, but rather a “release of thoughts”. I honestly never think twice about job decisions or living locations but then spending a Sunday afternoon watching “Sex in the City” episodes NOT ONLY did I realize I am now in the “next age group box” but man…you seriously never know what the future holds. Not that I EVER thought I was one of the characters (of course if I had to choose who I was like it was always Charlotte) but wow it is ironic how certain cliches definitely exist. 

  • Single and 36 = something is wrong with you
  • Moving into the “next age bracket”
  • Getting over ghosts of your past
  • do soul mates exist?
And those were only in the last 3 episodes! Haha…amazing how sometimes things just click, even if they are a TV show. And it gets me thinking…do soul mates exist? Oh man…that question ALONE could last for days….
Here’s to believing the best is yet to come….and being 36 and LOVING IT! 

A Flashback

Posted on by vballphil in Embassy Suites, Random Thoughts, Texas, UTPA


So when I was asked to come in and interview for the UTPA Head Women’s Vball position, I jumped at the opportunity to visit my alma mater and former living area. Then I thought to myself “Why”? But, in the long run, I ended up coming to South Texas. The funniest thing about yesterday was pulling into the parking lot of the place I stayed on my recruiting trip 10 years ago. CRAZY! The Embassy Suites, McAllen. Talk about funny flashbacks! And for anyone interested, I start the interviews tonight, over dinner. Who knew!

Everything is BIGGER in Texas…haha

Posted on by vballphil in Hooka, MMT, Random Thoughts, Texas, UTPA

So, I am off to Texas today. Yipee Ki yea..haha. Seriously, I am off to Texas today to go to UTPA for 2 days. And even though my “valley family” will be in Austin until tomorrow, it should be fun. Once I get back I will be running with my head cut off until Sept when the San Fran AVP stop is completed….good times right?

But here are a couple of pics that I found today that made me laugh…..especially since I had dinner with the golden girl last night and hopefully will see my fave hooka tonight! Hahaha…

Me & MMT in SPI YEARS AGO…oh, it was 30 degrees outside…one of my all time fave pics…

Me and Hooka in New Orleans…yes, I do have blond hair here….

How do you deal….

Posted on by vballphil in Hoobastank, Random Thoughts, Texas

Do you ever wonder why things happen to you or around you? Well, that is kinda the way I have been feeling the last couple of days. Besides feeling completely lost and ready to scream everyday on my drive home…I am going to Texas to see my alma mater on Sat. to see if I would be interested in being the new Head Coach. CRAZY! And to top it off, we hired this new girl, at the AVP, WHO IS FRICKING COOL (Jen if you are reading this…hahaha…awesome)!

As Hoobastank sings in one of their songs (“Out of Control”)…I’m Spinning out of control, out of control”! AYE!

The rain is gone…

Posted on by vballphil in Dogs, Rain, Random Thoughts

So, yes, two posts on one day…who knew right? This weekend was one of those weekends that you needed to have, but would not go back and do it again. I had two amazing “thinking” sessions in the last 24 hours. First, was on my drive home from Vegas. Then, today, walking my babies, Blackie and Mocha. We had a mini rainstorm last night and this morning…and now, it is absolutely gorgeous outside. You can see from Catalina to Mt. Baldy…absolutely gorgeous. And even though there are a
few clouds left in the sky (even grey ones) I feel like everything is cleaner and more beautiful. I feel like this is how my emotions have been in the last few days…it was YUCK for a while, but looks ok right now (even though I saw something that made me feel those disgust feelings all over again). Or as the song says so well “I can see clearly now, the rain is gone…”!

Quotes From My Fave On Screen Heroine’s

Posted on by vballphil in Movies, Quotes, Random Thoughts

So last night, after watching the final episode of Sex and the City on WGN and hearing one of my all time fave quotes about love I started thinking about a couple other quotes that I totally agree with and am looking for. Ironic that Valentine’s day is next week…but I promise that this has NOTHING to do with it :)!

Carrie Bradshaw (Sex and the City): “I’m looking for love. Real love. Ridiculous, inconvenient, consuming, can’t-live-without-each-other love. And I don’t think that love is here in this expensive suite in this lovely hotel in Paris.”

Ever After: Danielle De Barbarac “Just breathe…” (this one is something I tell myself everyday)

“Prince Henry: And we, princess, are supposed to live happily ever after.
Danielle: Says who?
Prince Henry: You know, I don’t know.”

Pride & Prejudice (Mr. Darcy & Elizabeth)
“Mr. Darcy: How are you this evening, my dear?
Elizabeth Bennet: Very well. Only, I wish you would not call me “my dear.”
Mr. Darcy: Why?
Elizabeth Bennet: Because it’s what my father calls my mother whenever he’s cross about something.
Mr. Darcy: Well, what endearments am I allowed?
Elizabeth Bennet: Well, let me think…”Lizzie” for everyday, “my pearl” for Sundays, and “Goddess Divine,” but only on special occasions.
Mr. Darcy: And what am I to call you when I’m cross? “Mrs. Darcy?”
Elizabeth Bennet: No, you may only call me “Mrs. Darcy” when you are completely, perfectly and incandescently happy.
Mr. Darcy: And how are you this evening… Mrs. Darcy? Mrs. Darcy… Mrs. Darcy… Mrs. Darcy!
[kisses her]” (Fave quote series of all)

Just a thought

Posted on by vballphil in Drew Barrymore, Random Thoughts


So I just read an article about Drew Barrymore (I mean she is only my FAVE actress and all) and she stated this quote about her and her boyfriend and how they keep there relationship alive….”Right now I’m in a phase of ‘I’m not even your girlfriend. I’m your best friend who is madly in love with you'”. Talk about an amazing quote that just hits the core of you. In my opinion, that is how a relationship should be period.

I know this is a total random thought, but when you read something that just touches or effects you, you want to say something about it! And can we say YEA for Drew’s new movie with Hugh Grant that is coming out…