So let the games begin… After rolling/ spraining my ankle two weeks ago, ngl, I was nervous about playing today after being careful at training this week. I know as a player, coming back from any injury is tough but the physical side is only half the battle. Mentally, the anxiety you feel can really […]
I’m Back!
So. Where have I been? Studying, sleeping (now and again,) working and repeating. I wanted to reflect upon my last few games of netball. After all, this is a blog about netball! 03.02.19 – Regional Game, all revved up with my on the go yogurt and newly found love, granola. Felt positive as I’d had […]
New Year, New Me #Cringe
Happy New Year everyone! So, a new year brings more new resolutions. “I’m going to lose weight, I’m going to get level 18 on the bleep test (ew; whenever I’m at the supermarket, the scan it yourself bleep haunts me as I feel as though I need to sprint to the carrots and back in […]
New Year, New Beginnings
Hi everyone, So. 2018 has been a big year for me. Starting a new club, entering my last year of A levels, applying to uni, passing my driving test, turning 18 and of course, starting this blog. It has opened up so many opportunities for me. But what’s been your biggest achievement?This is only going […]
Let the Festivities Begin!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Peace on earth and good will to all men… or so you would think.As we all get into the spirit of Christmas, let’s take a few moments to reflect upon a game I played in yesterday. Picture the scene. All ready and raring to go for the […]
The Choices We Make
I know… it’s been a while. Soz.As you know, I was in Dubai for a week for my 18th birthday. What an amazing week that was!Back to reality with a bump. 24 hours before jetting off, I was back in the trialling arena, with the hope to continue in the Lighting NPL squad. Fast forward […]
Greetings from Dubai!
So, as you know it was my 18th birthday just over a week ago… I received the best gift I could have asked for. A half term holiday at the Atlantis in Dubai! Where temperatures have reached 39 degrees, the sun is always shining and the staff give you a hearty hello every day. If […]
Milestones… The Big 18!
17.10.2000 – The day I was born… The whole 55cm’s of me was obviously a strong indication of things to come. As previously mentioned, after being mistaken for a boy, my journey in this world started.So here I go, taking my first steps into adulthood. Let’s think about things I can now do legally that […]
The Influencers
The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something, or the effect itselfI have encountered a variety of people in my life so far. These people have supported, guided, signposted and nurtured me. They have helped me get to where I am today; with netball, with school and […]
Great Expectations
An expectation is a belief about what might happen in the future, like your expectation to stay close with your best friends your whole life. Expectations. Those we have about our self and those we have of others. Expectations may bring excitement, fear, anticipation, hope and more importantly the drive and determination to succeed in achieving what we […]
Trials and Tribulations
“Tests of one’s patience or endurance…” Well… what a week. Driving test – passed! Supporting the induction of new students at school – passed! Continuing with my A Level progress – well, let’s hope these are a pass eventually! So, trials are there to test us. That’s obvious. But it’s how you handle them that […]
Goals
GOOOAAALLLS – always believe in your soul – Yes, I know it’s ‘Gold,’ but this has quite a nice ring to it, don’t you think? (Thanks Spandau for the inspiration.)When we hear this word, ‘goal,’ we think about our lives; our aims and ambitions. Short term, mid term and long term. At school and netball […]