My Last Hurrah

My last hurrah on the Atlanta courts didn't live up to my expectations or desires. My partner and I lost in straight sets. I don't remember the exact score, and really don't want to remember it. That loss only added to mounting number of consecutive match losses I've experienced over the last two seasons in two different leagues. I'm on a 4 match losing streak, and that's not how I wanted to wrap up my Atlanta tennis career, so I'll be back. Doubt me is you want, but you'll see. I'm not going out like that! Until then, I'll be missing Atlanta tennis.

-Chequetta

I Have to Play Tonight?

Less than 1 day after my proclamation that I would be taking a "vaca" from tennis, I received a last minute phone call at almost 5 p.m. today asking me to play a 6:30 p.m. USTA Women's Combo match. Despite the late notice, I couldn't say no - I had previously committed. All my plans for the evening immediately went up in smoke. My 6:30 match turned into a mini-marathon - lasting more than 2 hours. I was really looking forward to the end of my long weekend being topped off with a one day break between tennis and work. A nice day of rest. No dice. Now, I'm tired all over again and my week is just beginning. Geez!

It Wasn't Meant to Be

The team needed a lot of things to happen to make it beyond the regular season. Unfortunately, it was not meant to be. Our season ended today with a 1-4 loss. Although the season ended sooner than we would have liked, I think we can all be proud of just how competitive we were for the majority of the season. We proved to ourselves that we could compete at a higher level. My ladies were great! 3-peating as ALTA City Champion is tough, and while we weren't able to 3-peat, I know we will be back in the City Championship match again. We have all summer to work on our weaknesses, I'm sure this will result in improvements during the fall season.

Personally, I'm planning to reduce the amount of tennis I play this summer. There are some other things that require my attention, but that doesn't mean you won't hear me chime in about some random match here or there. As long as there are courts and players willing to play, I'll be somewhere in the mix.

Chequetta

Ahhh, This is the Life!!!

Today was my day to enjoy watching others play tennis. I'm a fan of the game, so I like to watch just as much as I like to play. Supporting my friends' teams is something I do as often as possible. With the hectic schedule I had for the past month, playing a supportive fan has been somewhat difficult this season. This was the first Saturday I was able to get out to a men's match, and it was a great choice - if I may say so. The weather was absolutely beautiful for Atlanta - mid 80's and no humidity (imagine that). I wasn't about to sit in my house, let alone one with a busted air conditioner, on such a lovely day. Since it was warmer in my house than outside, going to a tennis match was a no brainer. I picked up a few beverages, drove to the courts, set up my lawn chair under a shady oak tree, and kicked back with good friends to pass the time. It's leisurely days and ocassions such as this when my love of tennis, and all that it has brought into my life is truly appreciated. For me, this is the life.

Is It Meant to Be?

While I'm not trying to get overly religious on any of you, I truly believe that things happen the way they're supposed to happen. If something is meant to be, then it will be. No matter how many options there are to select from, or the changes that are made, the outcome has been determined. We may not know what the outcome will be, or how things will play out to allow a predetermined result to come to fruition, but that's life and fate.

Truthfully, that's tennis as well.

"Whatever limits us, we call fate." -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Chequetta

Orderly Pursuits

Okay, this is serious business. I absolutely must pursue the creation of some sense of order in my space. I have four consecutive days off. Thank God! There is no travel planned, and limited tennis until Sunday. Spring is here, and that means it's time for a fresh new start when it comes to organization. I refuse to be distracted. Beyond my rescheduled tennis practice tomorrow, I have no plans to do anything, except immerse myself in my pursuit of order. I won't rest until I have achieved my goal. The clock is ticking, and I plan to rest up tonight because tomorrow I begin.

Chequetta

Let's Get 'Er Done!

Now that my body has recovered from my marathon match against the Golden Girls, I'm ready to play. Practice is tomorrow, and it's the teams last chance to work out any kinks before our final regular season ALTA match on Sunday. It's pretty much do or die so we might want to get 'er done! If we don't, then the possibility of us being done for the season is strong.

Chequetta