Dear blogging friends,
If you'd like to keep up with me this next year, please revert your bloggie selves to:
http://corismith.theworldrace.org.
Sincerely,
me. :-)
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Friday, May 15, 2009
Yay Layne!
I'd like to dedicate this post to my friend Layne who's graduating this weekend!!!!!! Woot!! Congrats friend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-)
(Do you realize what this means? This means that I graduated a YEAR ago!!!!! what?!?!)
(Do you realize what this means? This means that I graduated a YEAR ago!!!!! what?!?!)
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Friday, May 1, 2009
the soloist.
the.best.movie.I.have.seen.all.year.
I don't want to ruin the movie for anyone, but you really should see it. basically the man in the right in the above photo writes for the LA times and decides to write a column on Nathaniel, on the left. Nathaniel went to Julliard years back and is a very skilled musician, but now is homeless and basically a schizophrenic... they meet when Steve Lopez (columnist) finds him on the street playing only a 2-stringed violin.this is a very powerful movie. the love in this movie, I believe, is more powerful than that of latika and what's his face on slumdog millionaire.
I'd write more about it if I didn't have to work in a few hours. but I have many, many thoughts...
one of the most powerful quotes:
I'd write more about it if I didn't have to work in a few hours. but I have many, many thoughts...
one of the most powerful quotes:
"You can't cure Nathaniel. Just be his friend and show up."
one of the most powerful scenes: (pictured below)
it's a story about their friendship which develops because of his column and interest in helping Nathaniel... he has to figure out what does helping him mean/look like? how does he help him? it's a story about grace and loving when it doesn't make sense, and when it's hard.
it's a story about...... ok just go see it already.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Weird.
So now that I have 2 blogs, I am a blogging fool... only I mostly only post on my World Race one. I suppose it's good practice since that's what I'll be using for a year.
Plus, lots more people comment on that one. :-)
Anything the few of you who read this would like for me to blog about before I leave??
Life is just crazy right now. I was getting my car fixed the other day and I sat there, right in the repair shop, and wrote the beginnings of my to-do-before-I-leave list. I think I came up with 17 things. One of which is selling my car... it'd be really nice if I could do that.
Plus, lots more people comment on that one. :-)
Anything the few of you who read this would like for me to blog about before I leave??
Life is just crazy right now. I was getting my car fixed the other day and I sat there, right in the repair shop, and wrote the beginnings of my to-do-before-I-leave list. I think I came up with 17 things. One of which is selling my car... it'd be really nice if I could do that.
Monday, April 6, 2009
My Next Adventure!
Beginning in February I noticed certain themes in my life that I couldn’t ignore. I am 24, single, and don’t have a career-type job. Although I moved to Colorado 9 months ago, this still isn’t truly “home” nor is Arizona since I haven’t been there in nearly a year. During many conversations with different people these themes would come up, and I would mention how I loved to travel. Each person seemed to agree and say something like, “Yeah – why NOT travel right now?”
Before Christmas break I had stumbled upon my friend Dan Strosky’s blog about being on a trip called The World Race. I would read his blog every so often and just think, “Wow, that’s freakin’ cool!” On this trip, he and a team of people travel to 11 different countries in 11 months.
Once the themes above started emerging, I then began to read Dan’s blog thinking, “I might actually consider doing this trip or something like it.” It was a scary thought. I felt a little crazy for considering leaving the country for 11 months, as well as doubt as to my reasons for thinking of doing such a thing. Was I just considering it to lay off “real life” for another period of time? Am I trying to run away from committing to a place and a job? Or was this really where I was being led?
With all these fears and questions, I told my family about my thinking and eventually applied. The rest has all been a complete whirlwind. I applied and then had my phone interview in late February. Only a few days after that I found out I was accepted and was told of the 87 things I now had to do. Hesitation struck. I kindly explained to the office that although I didn’t have a reason not to do the trip, I wasn’t 100% committed yet. So I would work on the 87 things, but that could change.
I had a week of feeling really sad about deciding to go on the trip. I knew what the implications were. I am going to leave my family and friends for a year! I am not going to coach at Palmer Ridge next year. This trip is going to be hard.
This sadness became interpreted as a, “maybe this isn’t the right decision.” I wanted to have peace and to feel excited about my decision, but really I felt mostly the opposite. I truly don’t remember what happened after a week, but then my feelings changed. Perhaps I just needed that week to grieve the losses that I was committing to, which is quite healthy. But after a week I truly was EXCITED.
I am going on an insane adventure. I can’t even begin to imagine all that will happen – the relationships I’ll build, the crazy stories I will be a part of, the countries I will visit, the things I will see and hear, the frustration I will feel at injustices, the prayers I will pray, and how my heart and the hearts of the people on my team will change us forever.
On June 1st, less than 2 months from now, I am embarking on The World Race. I am both stoked and afraid, at peace and nervous, excited and anxious. I do know that after being at training camp these past ten days that there is NO ONE else I would like to go on this journey with. I mean wow. There are so many themes within our community/family that there is no doubt in my mind that each and every one of us are going now, on this trip at this time, for a reason. That reason is to advance the Kingdom in a powerful way. I have no doubt that we will be blown away by what God does.
Here’s to being blown away…
to follow my adventure and to be blown away yourself, please visit here (and sign up for updates!). Also if you’d like a letter about how to more specifically pray and financially support me, let me know – but you can also support me by going to my blog and clicking toward the left where it says “Support Me!” :-) Thanks!!!Monday, March 23, 2009
A Test.
So for this "thing" I am doing I had to go online and fill out a "Leading from your Strengths" test.
All I did was, from a list of four words/phrases, pick which words I felt both most and least described me. There were 20 or 22 groups of words, and from that I got a 27 page report!! Dang gina.
Here is what it says for my "general characteristics"... I actually think it is pretty accurate. Minus the whole not being competitive thing - where did they get that??
So, friends, what do you think? Pretty accurate?
P.S. I eat my words about AZ not winning in the tournament - sweet 16 baby!!! YEAH!
All I did was, from a list of four words/phrases, pick which words I felt both most and least described me. There were 20 or 22 groups of words, and from that I got a 27 page report!! Dang gina.
Here is what it says for my "general characteristics"... I actually think it is pretty accurate. Minus the whole not being competitive thing - where did they get that??
Cori likes to succeed through persistence. She uses her strong, steady tendencies to
accomplish her goals. She is often seen as practical and objective. She requires many
good reasons, as well as the benefits involved, before agreeing to making changes.
Others see her as a good neighbor, since she is always willing to help those she considers
to be her friends. When people are involved, she may not always be precise about the use
of her time. She likes harmony and cooperation. Most of the time she appears as cool,
calm and controlled. She does not always like being placed in competitive situations. She
tends to lose the "team feeling" when she is involved in direct competition. She can be
discreet and sociable as called for by the situation. When the time is right, Cori can stand
up aggressively for what she believes. She dislikes volunteering her opinion until she has
collected sufficient information to warrant an opinion.
Cori prefers to plan her work and work her plan. Others may find it refreshing to have
her on their team. She may tend to fight for her beliefs or those things she feels
passionate about. She may want to think over major decisions before acting. She must be
convinced that actions will produce the desired result. She can be sensitive to the feelings
of others and is able to display real empathy for those who are experiencing difficulties.
Occasionally she will underplay bad news, if telling it as it is will offend someone. She may
fear it would disturb the relationship. Once she has arrived at a decision, she can be
tough-minded and unbending. She has made her decision after gathering much data, and
she probably won't want to repeat the process. She tries to use balanced judgment. She
is the person who brings stability to the entire team. She is good at analyzing situations
that can be felt, touched, seen, heard, personally observed or experienced. Her motto is,
"facts are facts."
Cori is quick to pick up on group dynamics and skilled in fitting in with a group. She
brings both speaking and listening skills to the group. She is not easily triggered or
explosive, but she may hold on to some grievances because she doesn't always state her
feelings. She likes a friendly, open style of communication. She does not enjoy
confrontation for confrontation's sake. She feels she can succeed through patience and
resolve. Cori usually is considerate, compassionate and accepting of others; however, on
some occasions can become stubborn. Stubbornness surfaces when her ideals and
beliefs are confronted. She likes to know what is expected of her in a working relationship
and have the duties and responsibilities of others who will be involved explained.
Communication is accomplished best by well-defined avenues. She will be open with
those she trusts; however, reaching the required trust level may take time.
accomplish her goals. She is often seen as practical and objective. She requires many
good reasons, as well as the benefits involved, before agreeing to making changes.
Others see her as a good neighbor, since she is always willing to help those she considers
to be her friends. When people are involved, she may not always be precise about the use
of her time. She likes harmony and cooperation. Most of the time she appears as cool,
calm and controlled. She does not always like being placed in competitive situations. She
tends to lose the "team feeling" when she is involved in direct competition. She can be
discreet and sociable as called for by the situation. When the time is right, Cori can stand
up aggressively for what she believes. She dislikes volunteering her opinion until she has
collected sufficient information to warrant an opinion.
Cori prefers to plan her work and work her plan. Others may find it refreshing to have
her on their team. She may tend to fight for her beliefs or those things she feels
passionate about. She may want to think over major decisions before acting. She must be
convinced that actions will produce the desired result. She can be sensitive to the feelings
of others and is able to display real empathy for those who are experiencing difficulties.
Occasionally she will underplay bad news, if telling it as it is will offend someone. She may
fear it would disturb the relationship. Once she has arrived at a decision, she can be
tough-minded and unbending. She has made her decision after gathering much data, and
she probably won't want to repeat the process. She tries to use balanced judgment. She
is the person who brings stability to the entire team. She is good at analyzing situations
that can be felt, touched, seen, heard, personally observed or experienced. Her motto is,
"facts are facts."
Cori is quick to pick up on group dynamics and skilled in fitting in with a group. She
brings both speaking and listening skills to the group. She is not easily triggered or
explosive, but she may hold on to some grievances because she doesn't always state her
feelings. She likes a friendly, open style of communication. She does not enjoy
confrontation for confrontation's sake. She feels she can succeed through patience and
resolve. Cori usually is considerate, compassionate and accepting of others; however, on
some occasions can become stubborn. Stubbornness surfaces when her ideals and
beliefs are confronted. She likes to know what is expected of her in a working relationship
and have the duties and responsibilities of others who will be involved explained.
Communication is accomplished best by well-defined avenues. She will be open with
those she trusts; however, reaching the required trust level may take time.
So, friends, what do you think? Pretty accurate?
P.S. I eat my words about AZ not winning in the tournament - sweet 16 baby!!! YEAH!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
A P.S. To the Last Post
So the more observant folk may have noticed that I posted last at 5:50AM. Why on earth would I be up that early, you ask? Well really I had been up since about 4:20... and I blame STEROIDS!!
Yup, that's right, I am takin' the 'roids. Within the past week I have attained three (yes, that's 3) different kinds of skin rashes on my body. Well, all over my body would be more accurate. So I was prescribed some steroids and some other kind of pill, to go along with my 3 other pills that I take each day for acne. And did I mention that I have to take 3 steroid pills each day and 3 of the other kind as well? Yes. True story.
As my mother pointed out, I am now officially "old" since I am having to take so many pills. Ay ay ay!
Back to the three. skin. rashes. The first I can kind of understand. I started using a new razor which of course meant that I knicked (or is it nicked?) myself a ton of times. Well, those cuts got infected so the first rash is follicitis.
The second is basically hives, which is allllllll over both my front and my back. I have not a clue what could have sparked this - I didn't change my laundry detergent or wear someone else's clothes that I can remember. Very weird.
The third is egsema (egsyma? whatev.) which came from my skin drying out because of the other rashes. AKA good times on Cori's body.
Hmm...... to post pictures or not to post?
I think I will just post the pic of my leg rash from shaving, because although it is crazy it is not the worst one. So don't look if you'll pass out or something. :-)
Oh, and my mother also definitely is convinced that I am dying because of this...
Yup, that's right, I am takin' the 'roids. Within the past week I have attained three (yes, that's 3) different kinds of skin rashes on my body. Well, all over my body would be more accurate. So I was prescribed some steroids and some other kind of pill, to go along with my 3 other pills that I take each day for acne. And did I mention that I have to take 3 steroid pills each day and 3 of the other kind as well? Yes. True story.
As my mother pointed out, I am now officially "old" since I am having to take so many pills. Ay ay ay!
Back to the three. skin. rashes. The first I can kind of understand. I started using a new razor which of course meant that I knicked (or is it nicked?) myself a ton of times. Well, those cuts got infected so the first rash is follicitis.
The second is basically hives, which is allllllll over both my front and my back. I have not a clue what could have sparked this - I didn't change my laundry detergent or wear someone else's clothes that I can remember. Very weird.
The third is egsema (egsyma? whatev.) which came from my skin drying out because of the other rashes. AKA good times on Cori's body.
Hmm...... to post pictures or not to post?
I think I will just post the pic of my leg rash from shaving, because although it is crazy it is not the worst one. So don't look if you'll pass out or something. :-)
Oh, and my mother also definitely is convinced that I am dying because of this...
Lovin' the Madness!
Aaah... the college tourney officially starts today which is just lovely. My poor roommate. I could watch games pretty much all day even if I don't have a clue who the teams are. I just love the excitement, the craziness, and the crazy upsets that undoubtedly occur.
Well except for last year. Last year all 4 #1 seeds were in the Final Four. Can you say boring? For that reason alone, I am predicting a crazy upset year. I have filled out too many brackets to count, but very few of them have many #1 seeds in the Final Four, and even fewer winning it all.
In terms of Arizona, let me just say that we are in fact lucky that we inched in yet again this year. WHY do we always find ourselves in the same position, sucking at the end of the regular season with only a prayer to get by? OH WAIT... maybe because we've had 3 coaches in the past 3 years. Whatever.
Although even ESPN announcers predict that we might pull the classic 12 seed vs. 5 seed upset, I really don't see it happening. Although Chase, Jordan, and Nic have the tourney experience, Russ Pennell doesn't. But he did do his job this year by keeping our active 25 straight occurrences alive, so way to go.
We will see what happens. Don't get me wrong - of course I would want nothing more than an Arizona win, but seriously. We have lost 5 of our past 6 games or something like that. We just aren't playing well right now.
I leave you with a picture of me and my friend Lute Olson, taken around 3 years ago after I finished running a half marathon. Arizona misses you.
Well except for last year. Last year all 4 #1 seeds were in the Final Four. Can you say boring? For that reason alone, I am predicting a crazy upset year. I have filled out too many brackets to count, but very few of them have many #1 seeds in the Final Four, and even fewer winning it all.
In terms of Arizona, let me just say that we are in fact lucky that we inched in yet again this year. WHY do we always find ourselves in the same position, sucking at the end of the regular season with only a prayer to get by? OH WAIT... maybe because we've had 3 coaches in the past 3 years. Whatever.
Although even ESPN announcers predict that we might pull the classic 12 seed vs. 5 seed upset, I really don't see it happening. Although Chase, Jordan, and Nic have the tourney experience, Russ Pennell doesn't. But he did do his job this year by keeping our active 25 straight occurrences alive, so way to go.
We will see what happens. Don't get me wrong - of course I would want nothing more than an Arizona win, but seriously. We have lost 5 of our past 6 games or something like that. We just aren't playing well right now.
I leave you with a picture of me and my friend Lute Olson, taken around 3 years ago after I finished running a half marathon. Arizona misses you.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Reminisce Time
I think that reminiscing is a favorite pastime of mine. It's more fun when the people who you reminisce about are actually present to laugh/cry with as you remember funny things, but it's still fun to do by yourself. My roomie is out of town right now so I have had a super chill weekend. I also have decided that I HATE Daylight Savings because it's been a week now and I still don't think I have recovered from the time change. I have been soooooo tired this week -- aaah.
But that's beside the point.
I am now going to sound like "everyone else", but I don't care. College is such a sweet time in a person's life. I have amazing and ridiculous memories that make me smile the second that I think of the sweet friends that Jesus so blessed me with and the crazy times we had.
Here are some pics in tribute to the good ol' days. :-)
But that's beside the point.
I am now going to sound like "everyone else", but I don't care. College is such a sweet time in a person's life. I have amazing and ridiculous memories that make me smile the second that I think of the sweet friends that Jesus so blessed me with and the crazy times we had.
Here are some pics in tribute to the good ol' days. :-)
lovely san diego beach after a retreat
with coleen the week of finals - either right before or after I fell in the fountain
hangin' out in the plumer house with erin
veteran's day weekend in pinetop - makin some puppy chow
halloween 2007 we were (scary) xmen characters
danielle and I after our gangsta party and her convincing me to pierce my belly button
with coleen the week of finals - either right before or after I fell in the fountain
hangin' out in the plumer house with erin
veteran's day weekend in pinetop - makin some puppy chow
halloween 2007 we were (scary) xmen characters
danielle and I after our gangsta party and her convincing me to pierce my belly buttonThursday, March 5, 2009
Decisions, Decisions.
I am needing to make a rather large "life decision" very soon. As in, probably by Sunday at the latest. I don't enjoy decisions, especially big ones. I have a hard time deciphering my own motivations for choosing one thing over another, and hate when people tell me, "there's not a wrong decision; God just wants you to choose." I want God/someone to choose for me!! Or I just want it to be very clear what I "should" do.
But obviously making these decisions grows and stretches me, and it is good that I choose and no one else. It is crazy how many of these life decisions I have made in the past year. I decided to move to Colorado after graduation, then took a job working for the Colorado PGA even though I knew little about golf. I then thought for awhile at least that I would be moving back to AZ in November, but instead decided to give Colorado at least a few more months and took a job coaching high school basketball, which I definitely do not regret. I did that not knowing if I would even be able to find a roommate, which I did and that has worked out better than I could have imagined (thanks Jesus!).
Anyway, I am hoping to head here this afternoon for a little while to get away and think. This is where I went in October when deciding whether or not to stay in Colorado. So, yeah. Oh life. :-)
More will be blogged about this later. Sorry to be kinda vague right now. (but not really.)
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Myth Busters
I read on the bottom of a bottle cap a few weeks ago that if you chew gum while cutting onions you won't cry.
Tonight I made a bean dip which contains onions, so I was excited to try this theory out - sure that if this "fact" were on a bottle cap it must certainly be true and I could conquer bawling my eyes out while cutting onions.
The gum worked for approximately 34 seconds, after which I was my usual self, crying my eyes out. It is a croc I say!! I wish I could remember what it was that I was drinking so I could call them and complain that they lied to me.
Here's a depiction of what I looked like... and now you know. The gum theory sucks.
Tonight I made a bean dip which contains onions, so I was excited to try this theory out - sure that if this "fact" were on a bottle cap it must certainly be true and I could conquer bawling my eyes out while cutting onions.
The gum worked for approximately 34 seconds, after which I was my usual self, crying my eyes out. It is a croc I say!! I wish I could remember what it was that I was drinking so I could call them and complain that they lied to me.
Here's a depiction of what I looked like... and now you know. The gum theory sucks.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
24.
I am 24 today, celebrating a lovely, relaxed, white birthday because it snowed last night. :-)
I am definitely feeling the love today so thanks everyone. I can't wait to see what is in store for this coming year of my life - so much happened in the last one!
In honor of 24, what follows are the lyrics to the Switchfoot song "Twenty-Four."
Twenty four oceans
Twenty four skies
Twenty four failures
Twenty four tries
Twenty four finds me
In twenty-fourth place
Twenty four drop outs
At the end of the day
Life is not what I thought it was
Twenty four hours ago
Still I'm singing Spirit take me up in arms with You
And I'm not who I thought I was twenty four hours ago
Still I'm singing Spirit take me up in arms with You
Twenty four reasons to admit that I'm wrong
With all my excuses still twenty four strong
See I'm not copping out not copping out not copping out
When You're raising the dead in me
Oh, oh I am the second man
Oh, oh I am the second man now
Oh, oh I am the second man now
And You're raising these twenty four voices
With twenty four hearts
With all of my symphonies
In twenty four parts
But I wan to be one today
Centered and true
I'm singing Spirit take me up in arms with You
You're raising the dead in me
Oh, oh I am the second man
Oh, oh I am the second man now
Oh, oh I am the second man now
And You're raising the dead in me
I want to see miracles, see the world change
Wrestled the angel, for more than a name
For more than a feeling
For more than a cause
I'm singing Spirit take me up in arms with You
And You're raising the dead in me
Twenty four voices
With twenty four hearts
With all of my symphonies
In twenty four parts.
I'm not copping out. Not copping out. Not copping out.
I am definitely feeling the love today so thanks everyone. I can't wait to see what is in store for this coming year of my life - so much happened in the last one!
In honor of 24, what follows are the lyrics to the Switchfoot song "Twenty-Four."
Twenty four oceans
Twenty four skies
Twenty four failures
Twenty four tries
Twenty four finds me
In twenty-fourth place
Twenty four drop outs
At the end of the day
Life is not what I thought it was
Twenty four hours ago
Still I'm singing Spirit take me up in arms with You
And I'm not who I thought I was twenty four hours ago
Still I'm singing Spirit take me up in arms with You
Twenty four reasons to admit that I'm wrong
With all my excuses still twenty four strong
See I'm not copping out not copping out not copping out
When You're raising the dead in me
Oh, oh I am the second man
Oh, oh I am the second man now
Oh, oh I am the second man now
And You're raising these twenty four voices
With twenty four hearts
With all of my symphonies
In twenty four parts
But I wan to be one today
Centered and true
I'm singing Spirit take me up in arms with You
You're raising the dead in me
Oh, oh I am the second man
Oh, oh I am the second man now
Oh, oh I am the second man now
And You're raising the dead in me
I want to see miracles, see the world change
Wrestled the angel, for more than a name
For more than a feeling
For more than a cause
I'm singing Spirit take me up in arms with You
And You're raising the dead in me
Twenty four voices
With twenty four hearts
With all of my symphonies
In twenty four parts.
I'm not copping out. Not copping out. Not copping out.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Almost Over.
Well, the basketball season is unfortunately coming to a close. I have enjoyed coaching much more than I imagined. I have been blessed with great girls who I get along with, are funny, work hard (for the most part), and even though they like the Jonas Brothers I still love them. :-) Our last home games are tonight and our last games of the season are Friday night.
Last Saturday the varsity head coach canceled practice for his team. I, however, did not for my JV girls - simply because I like them and didn't want to cancel their last Saturday practice. So we had a fun practice... played knockout a couple times, line tag with everyone dribbling basketballs, etc.
I also made them a mix CD which I played while they had to shoot free throws for a good 40 minutes. We are awful at free throws, and it shows. Here were their percentages:
24/65 (37%)
37/65 (57%)
13/40 (32%)
10/40 (25%)
26/70 (37%)
28/65 (43%)
28/45 (62%)
13/45 (29%)
30/75 (40%)
29/65 (44%)
Only two of them got over 50%. I then had them go back and shoot 10 more, emphasizing the need for them to focus, fix whatever is wrong with their shot, and get at least 5/10. Only 4 succeeded.
You're killin' me, smalls!!!
Last Saturday the varsity head coach canceled practice for his team. I, however, did not for my JV girls - simply because I like them and didn't want to cancel their last Saturday practice. So we had a fun practice... played knockout a couple times, line tag with everyone dribbling basketballs, etc.
I also made them a mix CD which I played while they had to shoot free throws for a good 40 minutes. We are awful at free throws, and it shows. Here were their percentages:
24/65 (37%)
37/65 (57%)
13/40 (32%)
10/40 (25%)
26/70 (37%)
28/65 (43%)
28/45 (62%)
13/45 (29%)
30/75 (40%)
29/65 (44%)
Only two of them got over 50%. I then had them go back and shoot 10 more, emphasizing the need for them to focus, fix whatever is wrong with their shot, and get at least 5/10. Only 4 succeeded.
You're killin' me, smalls!!!
Friday, February 6, 2009
Videos to Brighten Your Day
Hilarious. Both of them. (P.S. how do I post videos on here so that the actual video will just show up and you don't have to click the link??)
Bad female drivers.
Kid after dentist.
Bad female drivers.
Kid after dentist.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Coaching Gone Bad?
Ironically enough, it was my dentist this morning who told me about this story so I decided to look it up.
Last week a girl's high school basketball team in Dallas beat another team 100-0.
Read that story here: http://www.reporternews.com/news/2009/jan/22/dallas-basketball-team-wins-big-seeks-forfeit/
Then I found another article from a couple days later that because of the 100-0 win, the winning school fired their coach. This team was at a Christian school.
Read that story here: http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/012609dnspocovenantnu.2781526.html
The winning team, Covenant, wants to forfeit the game.
What do you think - should they have fired the coach??
Last week a girl's high school basketball team in Dallas beat another team 100-0.
Read that story here: http://www.reporternews.com/news/2009/jan/22/dallas-basketball-team-wins-big-seeks-forfeit/
Then I found another article from a couple days later that because of the 100-0 win, the winning school fired their coach. This team was at a Christian school.
Read that story here: http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/012609dnspocovenantnu.2781526.html
The winning team, Covenant, wants to forfeit the game.
What do you think - should they have fired the coach??
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Coaching
For those of you who don't know, I have been coaching high school basketball out here in CO for the past couple of months. It has been a ton of fun and often reminds me of "the good ol' days" when I myself was a little high school baller. My family was in town this weekend, so I finally have some documentation of me on the sidelines.
And if you're wondering, I am in fact taller than ONE of the girls on the team (even with heels on). AND we won this game by a little over 20 points. :-)
And if you're wondering, I am in fact taller than ONE of the girls on the team (even with heels on). AND we won this game by a little over 20 points. :-)
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Blast from the past.
I guess my mom was cleaning out their house a couple of weeks ago, and she mailed me a little something that she found while cleaning. Apparently I wrote it when I was a teenager, although I have no real recollection of actually writing it.
Here's what it says:
"Dear Sir:
I am writing this letter requesting a raise in my allowance. First of all, two years ago you gave your oldest daughter a $10 raise, and as it says in James 2:9, "but if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers." Why do I need more money you say? Because with being a teenager you are invited to more birthday parties, movies, and plus the more money you give me the more I can spend for one of your presents. :-)
Also I have gone on more vacations this summer, in which of course you want to buy souvenirs and such. Luke 6:38a says, "give, and it will be given to you." Therefore, when you give to me the Lord will bless you and as it says in Acts 20:35b, "it is more blessed to give than to receive."
I believe giving me a raise is probably in your best interest, because who knows when you'll be walking down the aisle of Ace Hardware and all of a sudden you see a wrench for $9.99. You are so captivated by this wrench's wrenchiness that you simply must have it. So you go to the checkout stand, and the cashier brings your total to $10.62, but all you have is a ten dollar bill that if you had given to me you would have known right from the start that you couldn't have the wrench but now you are completely humiliated because you do not have enough money to pay for the wrench.
Therefore I believe that it is in yours and my best interest to give me a raise.
Your youngest daughter,
Cori Smith" (signed in my most perfect cursive handwriting)
Wow. Look what my Christian education got me - a raise in my allowance!!
This is why I hate throwing stuff away. I opened this letter and immediately busted out laughing. I really like keeping old letters...
Here's what it says:
"Dear Sir:
I am writing this letter requesting a raise in my allowance. First of all, two years ago you gave your oldest daughter a $10 raise, and as it says in James 2:9, "but if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers." Why do I need more money you say? Because with being a teenager you are invited to more birthday parties, movies, and plus the more money you give me the more I can spend for one of your presents. :-)
Also I have gone on more vacations this summer, in which of course you want to buy souvenirs and such. Luke 6:38a says, "give, and it will be given to you." Therefore, when you give to me the Lord will bless you and as it says in Acts 20:35b, "it is more blessed to give than to receive."
I believe giving me a raise is probably in your best interest, because who knows when you'll be walking down the aisle of Ace Hardware and all of a sudden you see a wrench for $9.99. You are so captivated by this wrench's wrenchiness that you simply must have it. So you go to the checkout stand, and the cashier brings your total to $10.62, but all you have is a ten dollar bill that if you had given to me you would have known right from the start that you couldn't have the wrench but now you are completely humiliated because you do not have enough money to pay for the wrench.
Therefore I believe that it is in yours and my best interest to give me a raise.
Your youngest daughter,
Cori Smith" (signed in my most perfect cursive handwriting)
Wow. Look what my Christian education got me - a raise in my allowance!!
This is why I hate throwing stuff away. I opened this letter and immediately busted out laughing. I really like keeping old letters...
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Stuck.
I am on my way back to Colorado and am stuck in the Las Vegas airport (one of my least favorite places in the entire world) for another 2 hours, and I have already been here for 2. Freaking delayed plane...
But people are fascinating.
And Happy New Year.
Bring it on 2009.
But people are fascinating.
And Happy New Year.
Bring it on 2009.
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