I could eat all of them...in a day...probably less!! Delicious!
- KC
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
One of my biggest weaknesses!
This is probably one of my biggest weaknesses!!
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I could eat all of them...in a day...probably less!! Delicious!
- KC
I could eat all of them...in a day...probably less!! Delicious!
- KC
Monday, May 21, 2012
Make Working out Fun!
Working out has always been apart of my life! I can't remember a time when I wasn't active or trying to find new things to try. Soccer has definitely been the core of my being active. I have been playing soccer since I was 4 and couldn't imagine my life without it! It is definitely my one true passion. I think people underestimate how much soccer players really do run in one game. Especially people who have never played the sport before. By the end of those 90 most of us will have ran miles when that final whistle blows! So naturally in training, we have to build up our endurance. But for me personally, I hate running long distance, so I've always tried to find other ways to get that endurance and change things up every once in a while. Doing the same thing over and over again is never fun, especially for those who don't really like working out in the first place!
One of my favorite workouts are the NTC (Nike Training Club) workouts. There are so many different individual exercises that you can combine to come up with the perfect workout! This is an awesome/free app that anyone can download! Also, if you don't have an iPhone, you can go to YouTube and just about all of the exercises are online and demonstrated. No two workouts are the same. So you don't have to repeat yourself unless you want to.
My favorite workout is the "get strong" and "get toned" workouts because they are full body workouts with exercises you wouldn't normally think to do.
Working out is something you can also do with a friend! Find someone who will push you and keep up with you though...not someone who is going to slow you down and talk you out of doing the last rep. It will make things go faster and more enjoyable. Another key to finding a workout you love, is to find clothes that you love! Being comfortable is key. You don't want to have to constantly worry about what you're wearing. All you want to worry about is what set your on and how hard you're going to push yourself! Find some shoes that are comfortable and fun and that just make you want to go out there and workout. I love everything Nike and they have some of the best shoes to workout in and to fit your own style! That's why I love NikeID so much!
Nike bras are awesome as well! There are so many different types and styles you won't be able to say you can't find a bra that fits you right. And that's one less excuse to use when trying not to workout!
Working out doesn't always have to be something you dread. It should turn in to something you love to do. After every workout I always feel like a new women. Personally, I like getting my workout done in the morning, because then I have the whole day to do whatever and I feel great doing it. Also, working out doesn't always have to be able losing weight. It can just be about simple toning up and just wanting to feel good about yourself!
"Sweat like a pig, work like a horse, look like a fox!"
- KC
One of my favorite workouts are the NTC (Nike Training Club) workouts. There are so many different individual exercises that you can combine to come up with the perfect workout! This is an awesome/free app that anyone can download! Also, if you don't have an iPhone, you can go to YouTube and just about all of the exercises are online and demonstrated. No two workouts are the same. So you don't have to repeat yourself unless you want to.
My favorite workout is the "get strong" and "get toned" workouts because they are full body workouts with exercises you wouldn't normally think to do.
Working out is something you can also do with a friend! Find someone who will push you and keep up with you though...not someone who is going to slow you down and talk you out of doing the last rep. It will make things go faster and more enjoyable. Another key to finding a workout you love, is to find clothes that you love! Being comfortable is key. You don't want to have to constantly worry about what you're wearing. All you want to worry about is what set your on and how hard you're going to push yourself! Find some shoes that are comfortable and fun and that just make you want to go out there and workout. I love everything Nike and they have some of the best shoes to workout in and to fit your own style! That's why I love NikeID so much!
Nike bras are awesome as well! There are so many different types and styles you won't be able to say you can't find a bra that fits you right. And that's one less excuse to use when trying not to workout!
Working out doesn't always have to be something you dread. It should turn in to something you love to do. After every workout I always feel like a new women. Personally, I like getting my workout done in the morning, because then I have the whole day to do whatever and I feel great doing it. Also, working out doesn't always have to be able losing weight. It can just be about simple toning up and just wanting to feel good about yourself!
"Sweat like a pig, work like a horse, look like a fox!"
- KC
Sunday, May 13, 2012
What happened to the hype: Kony 2012
Obviously many people did not know who Joseph Kony was. But now, most of the world knows who he is and what he has done and continues to do. It really only takes one person with an idea to change the minds of millions. I first saw someone tweet about Kony2012 on Twitter and them as the day went on it was status after status posted on Facebook. I couldn't help bit be a little curious as to what everyone was talking about and why everyone seemed so inspired.
So when I got a minute I looks it up on YouTube to see what all the interest was about. And after watching the 29 minute video I couldn't help but be interested myself. I couldn't help but be inspired and emotional at the same time. I think that everyone wants to somehow have a lasting impression on someone else's life. To let them know they are not alone in their struggle and that someone does care. Whether that is a simple "hello", a welcoming "smile" or speaking up for someone who doesn't have a voice that is being heard.
As the day went on, I saw both sides when it came to reactions from the video. Most of them were good and wanted to support the cause. Some were the opposite and didn't believe in the cause. Some thought that this was just another trend and would soon be forgotten. In a sense...everyone is right. Whether this impacts you directly or not, everyone has a mother or father or sister or brother or cousin they truly care about and couldn't imagine something so horrific happening to them. Yes, eventually Kony2012 will be forgotten by many. Shit, it will be forgotten by most...especially to the people here in the United States. But to the people in Uganda...they will NEVER forget. No matter how much time passes. In some cases time does not heel all wounds.
"Where you live shouldn't determine if you live." That is such a true and powerful statement. Here in America we don't think twice about where we live. If you wanted to move somewhere...then you move. You don't take into consideration where or not your life might be taken because you moved to a different area or to question whether or not you staying where you are will get you in trouble. That just doesn't happen in America. That doesn't happen around most of the world. But in some parts...that is a harsh reality to many. Joseph Kony is only a stranger to us. For years now, Kony has been a household name to thousands.
It's funny...When this video first came out people were very interested and inspired to help. They couldn't believe what they were seeing when they watched that video. But where is all the interest now?? What happened to all the hype of catching Kony?? Is he just another asshole added to the list of shitty people in the world put on the back burner because it doesn't effect up personally?? I think so. Which is sad, but blatantly true. I am all for helping a good cause, don't get me wrong. But the reality is, we will never personally touch any of those kids lives unless we physically go over there and help. And even then, there probably wouldn't be much we could do.
I hope one day they do catch Kony. And hopefully one day all those families can finally rest peacefully.
"Where you live shouldn't determine if you live."
-KC
So when I got a minute I looks it up on YouTube to see what all the interest was about. And after watching the 29 minute video I couldn't help but be interested myself. I couldn't help but be inspired and emotional at the same time. I think that everyone wants to somehow have a lasting impression on someone else's life. To let them know they are not alone in their struggle and that someone does care. Whether that is a simple "hello", a welcoming "smile" or speaking up for someone who doesn't have a voice that is being heard.
As the day went on, I saw both sides when it came to reactions from the video. Most of them were good and wanted to support the cause. Some were the opposite and didn't believe in the cause. Some thought that this was just another trend and would soon be forgotten. In a sense...everyone is right. Whether this impacts you directly or not, everyone has a mother or father or sister or brother or cousin they truly care about and couldn't imagine something so horrific happening to them. Yes, eventually Kony2012 will be forgotten by many. Shit, it will be forgotten by most...especially to the people here in the United States. But to the people in Uganda...they will NEVER forget. No matter how much time passes. In some cases time does not heel all wounds.
"Where you live shouldn't determine if you live." That is such a true and powerful statement. Here in America we don't think twice about where we live. If you wanted to move somewhere...then you move. You don't take into consideration where or not your life might be taken because you moved to a different area or to question whether or not you staying where you are will get you in trouble. That just doesn't happen in America. That doesn't happen around most of the world. But in some parts...that is a harsh reality to many. Joseph Kony is only a stranger to us. For years now, Kony has been a household name to thousands.
It's funny...When this video first came out people were very interested and inspired to help. They couldn't believe what they were seeing when they watched that video. But where is all the interest now?? What happened to all the hype of catching Kony?? Is he just another asshole added to the list of shitty people in the world put on the back burner because it doesn't effect up personally?? I think so. Which is sad, but blatantly true. I am all for helping a good cause, don't get me wrong. But the reality is, we will never personally touch any of those kids lives unless we physically go over there and help. And even then, there probably wouldn't be much we could do.
I hope one day they do catch Kony. And hopefully one day all those families can finally rest peacefully.
"Where you live shouldn't determine if you live."
-KC
Monday, September 19, 2011
Something to think about...
"Let go when you're hurting to much. Give up when love isn't enough. And move on when things start to become different and unlike they were before. For there is someone out here who will love you even more."
I think this quote can be applied to more things than just love. I think that it can be applied to life in general. In life, I think your main goal should is to be happy. To enjoy your life and to find the things you love and hold on to them. You want to surround yourself with people who care for you. Who enhance your life. Who make you want to be a better person.
Let go when you're hurting to much. Give up with love isn't enough- I think this is a very good quote within itself. Why would you want to hang on to something when you're hurting more than you are happy? Especially when you're the only one that's hurting. This doesn't just have to be about love. This could be about a job, being apart of a team, dealing with a difficult friendship or being in a abusive relationship. Why would you continue to put yourself through that pain. Stressing yourself out. Making yourself sick over something that is most likely not even worth it. When you're having more bad times than you are good, than you really need to reconsider your situation. The bad should never outweigh the good. It's ok to hold on to those good times, but that shouldn't be the only thing you're clinging onto. You're only hope for survival.
With the second quote, I don't think I would necessarily use the words "give up." I'm not sure what I would put in replace of that, but those just seem like the wrong words. This is pretty self explanatory though. When love isn't enough, move on. When you don't think you love someone anymore and when you can't say I love you no matter what, than you should know something is missing.
At the time you may think there isn't anything better out there. But once you do find someone else and it's just easy...than you'll know you made the right decision. You'll wonder why you stayed in that relationship for as long as you did. Why you tried to make it work for so long will become a mystery to you. You'll wonder why you wasted so much of your time and energy. Why you let yourself get so stressed out all the time. Wondering why things weren't working. Wondering why you weren't enough.
But when you do find the right person, all those questions and hesitations go out the window! It just works. It just feels right. You're where you're supposed to be. You'll know. You just have to take that leap into the unknown. To exit the familiar and not stick with what you know. Because you never know what you might find... =]
-KC
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Remembering 9/11
“Time is passing. Yet, for the United States of America, there will be no forgetting September the 11th. We will remember every rescuer who died in honor. We will remember every family that lives in grief. We will remember the fire and ash, the last phone calls, the funerals of the children"
If you weren't directly impacted by September 11th, I don't think it means as much to you as it would to someone who lost a loved one. But none the less, it all holds a special place in our hearts. We all know exactly what we were doing when the World Trade Centers. My generation was still really young. I know when I heard about it, I didn't fully understand what was happening. I knew it was something bad. And I knew it was something that would forever remain a date no one would ever forget.
At that time, I wasn't to scared. I did know that it was happening in really big cities. So I actually felt pretty safe because I knew someone wouldn't want to harm a small town in Florida. So I was definitely glad I did not live in a big city at that time. And I was thankful that I didn't have any family that lived in New York either. So incredibly thankful.
I couldn't imagine what those individuals had to go through. How scared the people were in those buildings as they were falling. What their last thought was. Was their last image was. What they last said to their loved ones. It's something you just can't begin to fathom or wrap your head around. Or to the brave individuals who decided to stay behind waiting for others to evacuate..showing the fastest way out not thinking about themselves. The fallen heroes. The ones no one saw helping others. Comforting others telling them everything will be ok.
At one end, you want to be proud that your loved one helped others save their life, but at the same time you're angry...frustrated and sad because they're not back at home with you. I know that I would be torn with a million different emotions if I was dealt with that situation. You almost would have wanted that person to be selfish and find their way back to you...back home. But then again you can't help but be inspired and love them even more because of what they did for others. For many, we need an anniversary to remember something like this. But to many others..they have a constant reminder each and every day. Pictures. Videos. Children of fallen men and women. Husbands and wives. Grandparents. Sisters and brothers. They will never forget. It's impossible to forget.
The anniversary is just a reminder of what was stolen from them. Innocent lives cut short. Taken from their loved ones for no reason at all. They don't need an anniversary to remember what they've lost.
My heart goes out to all the families who were impacted by 9/11. I can't imagine the struggles they go through to this day. The void that is forever gone in their lives. Lives were torn apart, and brought together all at the same time. I don't think any American will forget this day. They may not think about it on a daily basis, but it will always be in their mind. It will forever be a date in our history books that never should have happened....
Never forgotten and forever grateful...
-KC
If you weren't directly impacted by September 11th, I don't think it means as much to you as it would to someone who lost a loved one. But none the less, it all holds a special place in our hearts. We all know exactly what we were doing when the World Trade Centers. My generation was still really young. I know when I heard about it, I didn't fully understand what was happening. I knew it was something bad. And I knew it was something that would forever remain a date no one would ever forget.
At that time, I wasn't to scared. I did know that it was happening in really big cities. So I actually felt pretty safe because I knew someone wouldn't want to harm a small town in Florida. So I was definitely glad I did not live in a big city at that time. And I was thankful that I didn't have any family that lived in New York either. So incredibly thankful.
I couldn't imagine what those individuals had to go through. How scared the people were in those buildings as they were falling. What their last thought was. Was their last image was. What they last said to their loved ones. It's something you just can't begin to fathom or wrap your head around. Or to the brave individuals who decided to stay behind waiting for others to evacuate..showing the fastest way out not thinking about themselves. The fallen heroes. The ones no one saw helping others. Comforting others telling them everything will be ok.
The anniversary is just a reminder of what was stolen from them. Innocent lives cut short. Taken from their loved ones for no reason at all. They don't need an anniversary to remember what they've lost.
My heart goes out to all the families who were impacted by 9/11. I can't imagine the struggles they go through to this day. The void that is forever gone in their lives. Lives were torn apart, and brought together all at the same time. I don't think any American will forget this day. They may not think about it on a daily basis, but it will always be in their mind. It will forever be a date in our history books that never should have happened....
Never forgotten and forever grateful...
-KC
My Lady Jags!!
They say, everyone loves a winner, but to me personally, I love a fighter. And that's what all my lady jags are...especially the seniors. They're fighters. They have been fighting for the past four years. Every sprint. Every early morning weight session. Every 115 completed. It's all finally paying off. They never gave up. They may have gotten the wind knocked out of their sails at some point...but they never gave up. They put the previous season's loses behind them. Starting fresh. Starting new.
Determined to make this year better than any other. Refusing to lose. Refusing to not being taken seriously. When no one else had faith in them and when no one else thought they could win, they thought they could. They believed in themselves and the rest of their team. They didn't care what others thought. They knew deep down they could win. Finding a way to win was their only obstacle. I knew they had the talent. That was never the question. It was just a question of whether or not they could come together and find a way to win.
And judging from the last few games...they have definitely found a way to win! And to the lower-class men...keep working hard. I am really proud of the sophomores who stayed and continued to believe in your team. You guys definitely make a huge impact with the team. To the freshman...This is just the beginning for you guys. Enjoy EVERY minute that you can. It really does go by to fast. Enjoy every minute you play. Remember every tackle and every bruise. Learn from your mistakes and take a moment to enjoy your success!
JASMINE!! I'm soo proud of you! I heard you got a goal today. That's awesome. You definitely are an inspiration to us all. I know getting back to the field was a long process, but your hard work is paying off and I couldn't be happier for you. Keep working hard girl! TINA!! lol You're a mess! Get better already! But don't come back to soon because I don't want you getting hurt again lol I know you'll do great things when you see the field again. Just keep working hard to recover! JULS!! Get better sweet thang! I'm glad to see you're not in the hospital anymore! EMI!! I know you've been healthy for a while now, but I also know your road to recovery was pretty long! Proud of you that you never gave up and came back strong! Keep working hard girl! Now just work on recovering girl! If anyone else is hurt...hurry up and get better...BRANDI! lol
I'm sooooo proud of each and every one of you guys!! Keep working hard!! I'm so glad you guys are finally enjoying success...It's about time. I miss all of you guys so much. I wish I was still playing with you guys. You definitely don't realize how much you miss something until it's not there anymore!
JESS...I couldn't think of anyone better to represent my number!! You're rock! #24
I love you guys to death!!
Smile =]
-KC
Determined to make this year better than any other. Refusing to lose. Refusing to not being taken seriously. When no one else had faith in them and when no one else thought they could win, they thought they could. They believed in themselves and the rest of their team. They didn't care what others thought. They knew deep down they could win. Finding a way to win was their only obstacle. I knew they had the talent. That was never the question. It was just a question of whether or not they could come together and find a way to win.
And judging from the last few games...they have definitely found a way to win! And to the lower-class men...keep working hard. I am really proud of the sophomores who stayed and continued to believe in your team. You guys definitely make a huge impact with the team. To the freshman...This is just the beginning for you guys. Enjoy EVERY minute that you can. It really does go by to fast. Enjoy every minute you play. Remember every tackle and every bruise. Learn from your mistakes and take a moment to enjoy your success!
JASMINE!! I'm soo proud of you! I heard you got a goal today. That's awesome. You definitely are an inspiration to us all. I know getting back to the field was a long process, but your hard work is paying off and I couldn't be happier for you. Keep working hard girl! TINA!! lol You're a mess! Get better already! But don't come back to soon because I don't want you getting hurt again lol I know you'll do great things when you see the field again. Just keep working hard to recover! JULS!! Get better sweet thang! I'm glad to see you're not in the hospital anymore! EMI!! I know you've been healthy for a while now, but I also know your road to recovery was pretty long! Proud of you that you never gave up and came back strong! Keep working hard girl! Now just work on recovering girl! If anyone else is hurt...hurry up and get better...BRANDI! lol
I'm sooooo proud of each and every one of you guys!! Keep working hard!! I'm so glad you guys are finally enjoying success...It's about time. I miss all of you guys so much. I wish I was still playing with you guys. You definitely don't realize how much you miss something until it's not there anymore!
JESS...I couldn't think of anyone better to represent my number!! You're rock! #24
I love you guys to death!!
Smile =]
-KC
Friday, August 12, 2011
GERMANY =]
I haven't written in a while, so I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to do so! When I was in college I never really thought about playing after I graduated. Everyone would always as me if I was planning to continue playing, but I would always say no. Although, at that time, there weren't any teams that I was able to play one. It was all still high school club teams and I really wasn't trying to do that. Recently however, women's soccer has taken off in a big way.
There are 6 (I think) professional women's teams here in the United States which is awesome, because we've never had the before. There are also a lot more WPLS teams which are semi-pro teams. I wouldn't be opposed to playing on one of those teams, but in my case...here in Pensacola and the teams around here, it wouldn't be any different that playing in college. I would be the oldest player if I played on the team here in Pensacola. Most of these girls are still in high school or the first or second year in college.
I'm not saying I'm to good for WPLS by any means, but I can say that I wouldn't want to play on that particular team. If I were to play professionally, I would have girls my age, or a few years older which would be very cool. I think I would also learn a lot more if I were to play with older women. And I think I would get a lot more out of that experience. Especially if I went overseas! =]
Which is the main reason for this entry! I recently got an offer to go play in Germany professionally. I have been talking to an agent and my assistant coach for a few months now. Everything seemed pretty positive but nothing was for sure. I didn't think anything would happen as fast as it has. But I honestly don't think it could have come at a better time!! I just graduated and I don't have anything holding me down. I think it would be a great opportunity. My housing would be paid for, my flights would be paid for, I"d have health insurance, local transportation would be paid for and I would get a nice lil salary added on to all of that!!
I'm still a little hesitant, but it just seems like something I can't give up. I'm just nervous about going by myself and not knowing anyone or a lick of German! lol But I've never been, and I would be doing something I love. I'd like to say I wouldn't get homesick but I don't know. I've never been that far from home...but I think college kinda prepared me for that, because I rarely went home when I was in college. I would live in a small city called Kehl, Germany. I think it's about 4 hours from Berlin. I looked it up and it seems like an amazing place. It's about 10 minutes from this French city called Strasbourg and that town also looks awesome! So many places to go see and visit!
I don't know... everything is just happening so fast. It's crazy. I couldn't sleep last night because I had so much on my mind. It would definitely be a dream come true. I would be living out my dream. And not many people can say that. Being a professional athlete and traveling the world and doing what I love. I couldn't think of anything better!
I definitely have some serious thinking to do in the next few days!!
-KC
There are 6 (I think) professional women's teams here in the United States which is awesome, because we've never had the before. There are also a lot more WPLS teams which are semi-pro teams. I wouldn't be opposed to playing on one of those teams, but in my case...here in Pensacola and the teams around here, it wouldn't be any different that playing in college. I would be the oldest player if I played on the team here in Pensacola. Most of these girls are still in high school or the first or second year in college.
I'm not saying I'm to good for WPLS by any means, but I can say that I wouldn't want to play on that particular team. If I were to play professionally, I would have girls my age, or a few years older which would be very cool. I think I would also learn a lot more if I were to play with older women. And I think I would get a lot more out of that experience. Especially if I went overseas! =]
Which is the main reason for this entry! I recently got an offer to go play in Germany professionally. I have been talking to an agent and my assistant coach for a few months now. Everything seemed pretty positive but nothing was for sure. I didn't think anything would happen as fast as it has. But I honestly don't think it could have come at a better time!! I just graduated and I don't have anything holding me down. I think it would be a great opportunity. My housing would be paid for, my flights would be paid for, I"d have health insurance, local transportation would be paid for and I would get a nice lil salary added on to all of that!!
I'm still a little hesitant, but it just seems like something I can't give up. I'm just nervous about going by myself and not knowing anyone or a lick of German! lol But I've never been, and I would be doing something I love. I'd like to say I wouldn't get homesick but I don't know. I've never been that far from home...but I think college kinda prepared me for that, because I rarely went home when I was in college. I would live in a small city called Kehl, Germany. I think it's about 4 hours from Berlin. I looked it up and it seems like an amazing place. It's about 10 minutes from this French city called Strasbourg and that town also looks awesome! So many places to go see and visit!
I don't know... everything is just happening so fast. It's crazy. I couldn't sleep last night because I had so much on my mind. It would definitely be a dream come true. I would be living out my dream. And not many people can say that. Being a professional athlete and traveling the world and doing what I love. I couldn't think of anything better!
I definitely have some serious thinking to do in the next few days!!
-KC
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