Back in the Sand

I forgot how much I enjoyed playing sand volleyball - or just volleyball in general! Drew and I used to play on a team together for a couple of years. I eventually had to stop playing because it became too much with my work schedule - I was still working overnights. Every now and then I would fill-in if the team needed a sub. Within the last six months the team switched from playing 6's to 4's. Drew also had to stop because the game times conflicted with his schedule at Amazon.

Last night the team needed an extra player for the tournament and I jumped at the opportunity to fill-in. The only downside... the first game was at 10:20pm and I had been up since 4:30 teaching in the morning. Boy was it a long day! But, it was totally worth it! I had so much fun playing with them again. It was also a lot of fun being able to play quads. We won our first match but lost the second. Considering our team was lacking in the height department I think we did really well. My serving could use a little work (I don't think I've hit a volleyball for over a year), but I was more than pleased with my passing and ball reading.

It could just be wishful thinking, but I think Pure Barre has made a big difference in keeping my legs in shape. I felt extremely comfortable digging balls out of the sand and agile moving side-to-side. My thighs felt strong without being bulky.

I'm crossing my fingers that they need another sub sooner than later. Although, I would prefer not to play so late - but I'll take what I can get. Drew and I have talked about getting into a league on a night he is free, so I will keep you posted on what we decide.

Speaking of keeping you posted, I have some exciting news to share regarding Gayle's photography business. Everything seems to be falling into place! First, the studio, now, she has a family signed to rent her house, with the possibility of the family buying it down the road. The building she is leasing for her studio has an upstairs with a kitchenette. She was planning to live upstairs, but wasn't sure if she wanted to try and sell her house or rent it out for a while to see how things pan out. Long story short she, over the weekend a man she knows came with his family to see her house and they signed a lease! I'm not sure of all of the details, but I think she is planning to be moved into her studio at the beginning of April. It's going to be a busy month!