January Jump Start – Day 16
We’re halfway there!!! Keep on writing…
January 16, 2013 – Writing Prompt: How on earth does he do that?
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.
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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Monday’s Pen to Paper: Friend Inspiration
To be a writer, you have to do the work, simply sit your butt down and write. Sometimes it’s good to have a friend to help you do that.
My friend Jenny (www.mamameedsarefill.com) and I went to Portland to put pen to paper. We took the train, (very relaxing and 4 hours of writing time each way), slept in late (both busy moms needing to catch up on sleep), disappeared into 3 books stores for undisclosed amounts of time (you need to read to be a good writer) and pulled out our journals to write at every food and coffee stop along the way (a must).
Share time with a friend and find inspiration.
WRITING PROMPT: Write about your best friend…
Monday’s Pen to Paper: Are you wearing green?
I looked up St. Patrick’s Day, and Luck of the Irish, and leprechauns and Pots of Gold and Green clothes and Green beer and other traditions for this Irish Day. And I wasn’t surprised to find that the day has been totally Americanized. What would make St. Patrick’s Day any different from all the other holidays we celebrate in our country?
Though I’m not one to jump on the commercial bandwagon, I also won’t turn down a green beer, and on March 17th I always search my closet for green.
Go green and enjoy the day.
WRITING PROMPT: What would you do if you found a pot of gold?
PeaceLoveBasketball Friday: AAU:The Promised Land?
Sonya Elliott AAU 1984
My kids are playing AAU basketball this spring (and so are some of the players I coach.) When I was young I played on several teams that gave me the opportunity to travel and compete. Back in the 80’s we didn’t pay-to-play but we had to raise our own money to travel. All the bake sales and car washes were worth every minute for the chance to go to Nationals. And playing in those tournaments gave me the opportunity to compete with the best.
Over the years as a coach I have witnessed both good and bad when it comes to AAU programs. Players can learn bad habits or come back to their high school teams at a higher level. It is what they make of it. Unfortunately, some parents, and players, believe that playing […]
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