January Jump Start – Day 15
I haven’t written yet today (which is actually last night as I usually add the writing prompt the night before). So before I go to bed I will grab my notebook, write Jan 14, 2012 – SKIN, at the top of the page, set my phone timer and get something on the page. There’s a chance it won’t be good. Of course that’s always the case, but tonight in particular, because I’m tired. What matters however, is that I keep my January Jump Start going and just write.
I watched basketball game film all day, scouting and stating and prepping for the next 2 games. I was trying to clean the house and do the laundry too, but the bookshelf is not ready to pass the white glove test and only two loads made it to the washer before I headed off to the gym. (girls and boys JV & Varsity basketball games)
That was at 2:15, and I just recently got home. It’s now 10:50pm. Fortunately I’ve still got some adreniline coursing through my veins from our big win tonight so I should be able to keep my eyes open and get a little practice in. But before I do I want to wish you a prosperous day of writing. Write on!
Today’s prompt is a photo. Take a look and let your pen fly…
January 15, 2013 – Writing Prompt:
Sign reads: WATER NOT FIT FOR DRINKING
January Jump Start – Day 14
January 14, 2013 – Writing Prompt: Skin
January Jump Start – Day 13
January 13, 2013 – Writing Prompt: Her doormat read Wipe Your Paws.
January Jump Start – Day 12
I’m 12 days in to January Jump Start and 12 games into my basketball season. Both are going great!
I am a high school coach, and my team had a writing project for tonight’s game. Each player was asked to write something positive about each teammate.
(teammates name) I like you…
I gathered them up, grouped them by name and before the game gave each girl an envelope with 9 positive statements about them.
We played our hearts out. We didn’t win the game, but it didn’t matter, we showed ourselves what we are capable of. I was so proud of them.
Tonight’s prompt is dedicated to my basketball girls. May these three simple words inspire you and your writing.
January 12, 2013 – Writing Prompt: I like you…
Meet Sonya
Meet Sonya
Sonya Elliott’s memoir, Back on the Court: A Young Woman’s Triumphant Return to Life, Love & Basketball, is her story of finding hope in the wake of tragedy after she and her fiancé were hit by a train. She blogs about writing, basketball, and life and is currently working on a Young Adult Novel and a Non-Fiction Coaching book. Stories of her career as a fashion model are woven through her memoir, as both the Soloflex and Easy Spirit Shoes commercials were filmed during that time period, and this unique and intriguing business continues to be a part of her life.
Sonya played basketball at Eastern Washington University and was a starter for the Big Sky Champion team that went to the 1987 NCAA tournament. She coached for almost 25 years and was voted Seattle Times Coach of the Year, Seattle Officials Women’s Basketball Association Coach of the Year, and twice voted Metro League Coach of the Year. She loves the game of basketball and is thankful, not only for her husband and kids but for her ability to continue to get back on the court.
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PeaceLoveBasketball Friday: The AWE of State
I went to the State Basketball tournament yesterday. At first I sat by myself in a place where I could watch both the boys and the girls games at the same time. Sometimes it’s best when I’m alone because I do a better job watching, but part of the fun is the whole experience. I have been at State many times as an assistant coach, so each time I walk into the Tacoma Dome I get that feeling of AWE. That, “We made it” feel that is still hidden deep in my bones. I remember the tears and fallen shoulders during the tough times and the hugs and screams after the wins, and the girls piled on the floor around a giant trophy. It was so fun to be a part of it all.
After moving from the quiet of my “private” seat, I went from coach to coach to former player […]
Monday’s Pen to Paper: Get Inspired
My daughter and I are going to be taking a writing class together at the Hugo House, a community writing space in Seattle. (We are both working on Young Adult Novels.) Simply the act of scheduling the class has inspired me.
With my 2013-14 basketball season coming to an end (I still have the last couple of basketball games to stat, a sports banquet to organize, and spring b-ball plans and summer camp to finalize) I have a little more time to write, but with a class on the horizon, I feel a fire to get working.
My daughter started having her boyfriend read her work, which has helped her to write more often so that she has new pages to give him. My friend Jenny and I are planning a writing retreat to get away for a weekend and focus on the […]
It’s time for March Madness!!!
It’s February 28th and you know what that means…it’s time for March Madness (although since I coach high school basketball, I got an early start with a little February playoff madness ). When the College chaos begins, our family prints out brackets, and then each person fills in their bracket and the winner gets, or is supposed to get (I’ve been left with a sore back before), a massage. Massage or no massage, the fun is really following those teams you’ve chosen to support and watch the mayhem, because like I tell girls (the ones I coach) anything can happen in the playoffs.
Enjoy the Madness!!!
And while your in the spirit, go to www.peacelovebasketball.com and get 20% off your order March 1st-March 31st. Discount code GCUJ95KUMXRW
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