Monday, August 28, 2006
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
It's a mad mad mad rugby world
The rugby madness, it is starting again!
I just spent about 20 minutes using a calendar template on my mom's computer to make myself a rugby calendar - one for JUST rugby events. And between games, e-board meetings, and fundraisers, that calendar is pretty damn full. Even without practices written in!
Earlier today, I finally finished slogging through the Treasurer's Bible (the binder for my position). Man oh man, Mama Jess was NOT kidding when she said it was a mess! Basically it's stacks of money-related forms (filled-out and blank) from up to three or four seasons ago, two copies of the Club Sports rules, and two letters from previous treasurers. I made the mistake of reading the two years old one first, but the one for me from Mama Jess was pretty helpful.
Anyways, after an hour or two of flipping through forms, reading and rereading Jess' letter, and checking out the PRU website, I've at least figured out that we're not going to show up to a game and be referee-less because I didn't pay someone. I've still got to figure out exactly what magic spells Jess put on the Excel spreadsheets I've got, get an updated version of our budget that includes reimbursements made over the summer, and figure out what the hell is going on with UVA drivers' reimbursements (and if I have to do anything about it - see, Krysi, I'm trying!)
Once I get those things figured out, and go to a Club Sports meeting Sunday night, I'll be totally on top of things.
That is, for the official budget.
Then, there's the social budget, which technically is not a rugby budget but just some money collectively owned by some girls that just happen to be on the rugby team that goes towards alcohol for parties that are not rugby parties but just happen to be attended by the rugby team. Which I just happen to be in charge of. This, I know little to nothing about - except that technically, it doesn't exist.
Then, of course, I have to keep all this information safe in a head which will be battered by rucking pads and angry ruggers.
...
Rugby, my abusive lover, I've missed you so!!!
I just spent about 20 minutes using a calendar template on my mom's computer to make myself a rugby calendar - one for JUST rugby events. And between games, e-board meetings, and fundraisers, that calendar is pretty damn full. Even without practices written in!
Earlier today, I finally finished slogging through the Treasurer's Bible (the binder for my position). Man oh man, Mama Jess was NOT kidding when she said it was a mess! Basically it's stacks of money-related forms (filled-out and blank) from up to three or four seasons ago, two copies of the Club Sports rules, and two letters from previous treasurers. I made the mistake of reading the two years old one first, but the one for me from Mama Jess was pretty helpful.
Anyways, after an hour or two of flipping through forms, reading and rereading Jess' letter, and checking out the PRU website, I've at least figured out that we're not going to show up to a game and be referee-less because I didn't pay someone. I've still got to figure out exactly what magic spells Jess put on the Excel spreadsheets I've got, get an updated version of our budget that includes reimbursements made over the summer, and figure out what the hell is going on with UVA drivers' reimbursements (and if I have to do anything about it - see, Krysi, I'm trying!)
Once I get those things figured out, and go to a Club Sports meeting Sunday night, I'll be totally on top of things.
That is, for the official budget.
Then, there's the social budget, which technically is not a rugby budget but just some money collectively owned by some girls that just happen to be on the rugby team that goes towards alcohol for parties that are not rugby parties but just happen to be attended by the rugby team. Which I just happen to be in charge of. This, I know little to nothing about - except that technically, it doesn't exist.
Then, of course, I have to keep all this information safe in a head which will be battered by rucking pads and angry ruggers.
...
Rugby, my abusive lover, I've missed you so!!!
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Fitness yay!
So I finally got up off my ass and got back to playing the fitness game for rugby. Considering I only did about two and a half weeks in the two months I was in Madrid* I was worried that I'd be a little slow or a little weak.
I went running in our neighborhood, a route I did before I went to Spain that takes me less than 20 minutes and that is somewhere between 1 and 3 miles. It's got a lot of hills. When I did it before I went to Spain, I didn't make it the whole way - I stopped and walked a LOT on the way back. But when I did it today, I ran the WHOLE WAY! (Okay, I lie, I took like a 20 second break to scratch my legs at the halfway point but THAT DOESN'T COUNT!) So apparently, walking at least a mile a day and walking up and down five flights of stairs everytime I had to go to my apartment kept me sort of in shape!
I could possibly also attribute my not stopping to the fact that I got a book on CD and uploaded it to my iPod and was thus distracted from internal whining about muscles hurting and my stomach churning etc etc, but I'm going to not do that.
On a sort of related note, does anyone know of any websites or books that deal with nutritional health for a jock vegetarian who wants to eat healthily but cheaply while keeping up her energy and maybe gaining a little muscle weight? Please?
*Which I consider TOTALLY acceptable, btw, because being a little slower or weaker in rugby this season is worth having gone to the parks in Madrid instead of running.
I went running in our neighborhood, a route I did before I went to Spain that takes me less than 20 minutes and that is somewhere between 1 and 3 miles. It's got a lot of hills. When I did it before I went to Spain, I didn't make it the whole way - I stopped and walked a LOT on the way back. But when I did it today, I ran the WHOLE WAY! (Okay, I lie, I took like a 20 second break to scratch my legs at the halfway point but THAT DOESN'T COUNT!) So apparently, walking at least a mile a day and walking up and down five flights of stairs everytime I had to go to my apartment kept me sort of in shape!
I could possibly also attribute my not stopping to the fact that I got a book on CD and uploaded it to my iPod and was thus distracted from internal whining about muscles hurting and my stomach churning etc etc, but I'm going to not do that.
On a sort of related note, does anyone know of any websites or books that deal with nutritional health for a jock vegetarian who wants to eat healthily but cheaply while keeping up her energy and maybe gaining a little muscle weight? Please?
*Which I consider TOTALLY acceptable, btw, because being a little slower or weaker in rugby this season is worth having gone to the parks in Madrid instead of running.
Friday, June 16, 2006
I am a huge rugby geek
So in all my research for my internship for Instituto de Empresa, I've been checking out the websites for the top MBA programs' rugby teams.
Stanford? Has had a rugby team for thirty years.
In that first season? Sally Ride, first woman astronaut, played.
This year and last they defeated Penn State to become national champions. Penn State. AU's rivals, of the sort where they're better than us but we're convinced if we keep trying we can beat them.
One of their girls was the only member of a club sport photographed for Sports Illustrated's "List of Collegiate Athletes to Watch." She's also been on the cover of Rugby Magazine twice.
This is what my dreams are made of.
Stanford? Has had a rugby team for thirty years.
In that first season? Sally Ride, first woman astronaut, played.
This year and last they defeated Penn State to become national champions. Penn State. AU's rivals, of the sort where they're better than us but we're convinced if we keep trying we can beat them.
One of their girls was the only member of a club sport photographed for Sports Illustrated's "List of Collegiate Athletes to Watch." She's also been on the cover of Rugby Magazine twice.
This is what my dreams are made of.
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
An announcement
So during the Alumni Game (April 22) I got a big gash on my knee. I tried to get all the dirt of of the cut... but it was very deep, and once it started healing it was obvious there were still some bits of field in it.
But today, May 23, a full month later, I finally got the last chunk of dirt out. So long, little piece of rugby field!
But today, May 23, a full month later, I finally got the last chunk of dirt out. So long, little piece of rugby field!
Tuesday, May 2, 2006
I'm in charge of money... be scared!
So rugby elections were tonight, and I am the treasurer.
I wasn't planning on running for treasurer... but I was approached by a number of people who felt I was the best for the position. And we all know how addicted to this team I am, and how I want to do whatever's best for this creepy rugger family; so I accepted my nomination and am now treasurer.
It's not really a fun job... but it is one that needs to be done, and one I know I can handle. The time commitment isn't too much; and what it really needs is an organized person who's willing to do froms and nitpicky things, etc. Which I can do. And I will be glad to do, really.
Plus, I get to be on the eboard and make decisions.
Plus, I get to play with moneeeeeeeeeeeey.
Mwahahahaha!
I wasn't planning on running for treasurer... but I was approached by a number of people who felt I was the best for the position. And we all know how addicted to this team I am, and how I want to do whatever's best for this creepy rugger family; so I accepted my nomination and am now treasurer.
It's not really a fun job... but it is one that needs to be done, and one I know I can handle. The time commitment isn't too much; and what it really needs is an organized person who's willing to do froms and nitpicky things, etc. Which I can do. And I will be glad to do, really.
Plus, I get to be on the eboard and make decisions.
Plus, I get to play with moneeeeeeeeeeeey.
Mwahahahaha!
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