The smell of weed fills the air as I watch a man breakdancing to the song “Ripple” by The Grateful Dead. This is only my fourth concert ever, and I’m watching a man, maybe in his mid-60s, literally...

“Again.” “Do it again.” “Back on the line.” Phrases my team grew familiar with during my sophomore season on Mansfield Hockey, the season that distanced me from my love for the sport as every...

An update. If you haven’t read my previous blog, you may be confused about what I’m talking about. For a quick rundown, I injured my shoulder multiple times leaving me out of playing for weeks. These...

Staring out the window, watching the road go by as my heart rate speeds up with every mile the bus travels. I hear nothing but the sound of the music playing in my ears as I think of all the possible outcomes...

My ball goes flying straight into the trees. I shanked another shot. Great.  “That’ll work,” Coach Scott Parlin says.  I want to punch him so hard right now. I’m in front of our whole girls'...

I spent $10 on a necklace. A silver necklace with a silver cross, heart and pearl attached to a grainy, thick chain. I got it because I thought it looked cute on the website. I wear this necklace every...

The final stop. Our hour-and-a-half flight continued to build my anticipation for what it would be like in Rome. I’ve always heard that Rome was majestic and architecturally fascinating, and I couldn’t...

How does a player’s healthiness affect their sports career? Coaches for all sports need their players to perform at the best version of themselves which includes their physical health. For example,...

On that EuroStar, I fell asleep rather quickly after eating my ham, cheese and cursed mayo sandwich for lunch. Along with the “Walker’s” chips, which were essentially the UK’s version of Lays which...

Terminal D at 3:30 in the afternoon. Don’t be late. A constant reminder I give myself throughout the day ensuring I’ll arrive at the airport on time. Eventually the time rolls around and I’m there...