Tah-dah! Like the new background? I sure do. Blogger has a new function, where it has default background photos for your blog. Since I'm still working my way around this site, I decided I wanted to change it up and maintain my "sports theme."
Yes, I know I've mentioned previously that I wanted to go beyond baseball in my blog, but COME ON. It's baseball season, and besides ... I like it. Once baseball season is over (BOOHOO), I'll try to find a different background combining different sports. Or, maybe I'll just keep this .... blah, blah, blah.
Hope you enjoy!
Sunday, July 18, 2010
A new beginning (sorta)
As usual, I've decided I wanted to "write" more in my blog. And as usual, this comes when I see other people posting links to their blogs on Facebook and/or Twitter.
So, here it goes...
As I was getting ready for church this morning, I got to thinking, "I should re-do my blog and have a sports theme." I really did think that statement. If you have previously read my blog, I changed the name from "Just call me Mika" to "For The Love Of The Game." Originally, I wanted to name it "Stealing Home," dedicated to my love for baseball and the fact that it was the current season, I wanted to go beyond just baseball. I mean, what if it was January and hockey season? Simply, baseball analogies aren't enough. So, that's when "For The Love Of The Game: My Life in Sports Terms" was born. I figured, what the hell? Why not just dedicate my (new-and-improved) blog and dedicate it to something I really love, SPORTS.
I feel like I'm repeating myself here. Bare with me, as I try to "blog" better.
I'm determine to start each blog entry with some sort of sports-related story, or a term, that will transition into my topic of that day. Let's hope.
So, just a quick rundown of what kind of sports fan I am. I'm a casual sports fan. I'm not hardcore; I don't know every players' name, I don't know their statistics, or where they use to play, or when they were drafted. Sometimes I don't know certain terms of a sport I love (baseball), but what I do know is sports give you a sense of appreciation. As a fan, you appreciate the hard work these players do to win and to keep healthy. Sometimes, players will do anything to win (in a good or bad way), and sometimes players do this because they love this game and they ENJOY it. My top sports are baseball and hockey. I am an Oakland A's and Anaheim Ducks fan. I live in Orange County, where you're either an Angels fan, or the next best thing, a Dodgers fan. I, on the other hand, have always been and proud to be an A's fan. NO, I'M NOT FROM THE BAY AREA. Sorry to disappoint you. But if there's one Orange County team I'm proud if, its the Ducks. Hockey is misunderstood and I must admit, its difficult at times to defend a sport that is widely popular in areas where it snows (my opinion, of course).
I hope this blog will be read, but in reality I just want something to write my thoughts and if I stray from a sports theme, or the subject is getting a little too personal, then WHATEVER.
As a sidenote: my previous entries are a little ambiguous, and readers are welcome to reading them and commenting on how lame I am. But, this is a new beginning, like I've stated. Here's to starting over again.
Cheers!
So, here it goes...
As I was getting ready for church this morning, I got to thinking, "I should re-do my blog and have a sports theme." I really did think that statement. If you have previously read my blog, I changed the name from "Just call me Mika" to "For The Love Of The Game." Originally, I wanted to name it "Stealing Home," dedicated to my love for baseball and the fact that it was the current season, I wanted to go beyond just baseball. I mean, what if it was January and hockey season? Simply, baseball analogies aren't enough. So, that's when "For The Love Of The Game: My Life in Sports Terms" was born. I figured, what the hell? Why not just dedicate my (new-and-improved) blog and dedicate it to something I really love, SPORTS.
I feel like I'm repeating myself here. Bare with me, as I try to "blog" better.
I'm determine to start each blog entry with some sort of sports-related story, or a term, that will transition into my topic of that day. Let's hope.
So, just a quick rundown of what kind of sports fan I am. I'm a casual sports fan. I'm not hardcore; I don't know every players' name, I don't know their statistics, or where they use to play, or when they were drafted. Sometimes I don't know certain terms of a sport I love (baseball), but what I do know is sports give you a sense of appreciation. As a fan, you appreciate the hard work these players do to win and to keep healthy. Sometimes, players will do anything to win (in a good or bad way), and sometimes players do this because they love this game and they ENJOY it. My top sports are baseball and hockey. I am an Oakland A's and Anaheim Ducks fan. I live in Orange County, where you're either an Angels fan, or the next best thing, a Dodgers fan. I, on the other hand, have always been and proud to be an A's fan. NO, I'M NOT FROM THE BAY AREA. Sorry to disappoint you. But if there's one Orange County team I'm proud if, its the Ducks. Hockey is misunderstood and I must admit, its difficult at times to defend a sport that is widely popular in areas where it snows (my opinion, of course).
I hope this blog will be read, but in reality I just want something to write my thoughts and if I stray from a sports theme, or the subject is getting a little too personal, then WHATEVER.
As a sidenote: my previous entries are a little ambiguous, and readers are welcome to reading them and commenting on how lame I am. But, this is a new beginning, like I've stated. Here's to starting over again.
Cheers!
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
All good things must come to an end
So much has happened since I've last blogged. I graduated, I finished my internship, I'm no longer PRSSA President and I broke up with my boyfriend. Yeah, the last one was actually the shocker, according to some people. But personally, after looking back, it seems to me that maybe it's good to end my college career on that note. Though the whole boyfriend "thing" only lasted like a month. lol.
I would like to think that my motivation to blog is kind of like a relationship -- it's very on-and-off. Maybe I have short attention span, or maybe, I'm just really lazy. As this is a personal blog, I'm not required to really write in it unless for some reason I was being graded on this, or someone is magically going to pay me for blogging. I do realize by blogging, it will help me in my career, which needs to start, like NOW.
Yesterday, my mom FINALLY told me I needed to get a "real" job. I've been researching and there are some jobs, that I feel I am qualified for, but the cover letter kills me. I'm not a fan and the only time I've written a cover letter was for a class. Either than that, I've never really written a cover letter for my last two internships. My resume, in my opinion, looks great by the way. Took me a couple hours at the computer lab at school to re-format and re-word everything.
Here's hoping I get the job(s).
I would like to think that my motivation to blog is kind of like a relationship -- it's very on-and-off. Maybe I have short attention span, or maybe, I'm just really lazy. As this is a personal blog, I'm not required to really write in it unless for some reason I was being graded on this, or someone is magically going to pay me for blogging. I do realize by blogging, it will help me in my career, which needs to start, like NOW.
Yesterday, my mom FINALLY told me I needed to get a "real" job. I've been researching and there are some jobs, that I feel I am qualified for, but the cover letter kills me. I'm not a fan and the only time I've written a cover letter was for a class. Either than that, I've never really written a cover letter for my last two internships. My resume, in my opinion, looks great by the way. Took me a couple hours at the computer lab at school to re-format and re-word everything.
Here's hoping I get the job(s).
Monday, April 5, 2010
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Selanne scored #601 versus Colorado Avalanche
It's been three months since my last post. Things have changed; friends come and go, I'm about to graduate from college, I'm looking for a job/internship, feelings have changed for the better (or worse).
I've been wondering if writing in this blog is even worth it. But ... it is comforting though. I like the sound of the keys. Reminds me of the airplane scene with George Clooney and Anna Kendrick in Up in the Air.
Ryan: "You mad at your computer?"
Natalie: "I type with purpose."
I don't feel the need to update much about my life right now. The most important things are: I'm graduating, I love my current internship, baseball season is coming up, I love the people I've met through my organization and I'm currently looking at possible summer internships and/or full-time PR jobs.
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Is it possible to finally lose interests after four months? Techincally, I started losing interests after THREE months. Yeah. After a conversation with a friend, I don't feel so guilty anymore. I have to be realistic about things and sometimes people don't want to leave their comfort zones.
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So, my best friend and I are going to start a really cool blog soon. Well, we've already came up with the name and made an account, but we're going to start it once this week is over. We haven't had the chance to start contributing to it since Sunday night. I'll let you know when we *officially* start it asap. :)
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I must go. The game is on, and I have an article and a long overdue paper that needs to be done TONIGHT.
I've been wondering if writing in this blog is even worth it. But ... it is comforting though. I like the sound of the keys. Reminds me of the airplane scene with George Clooney and Anna Kendrick in Up in the Air.
Ryan: "You mad at your computer?"
Natalie: "I type with purpose."
I don't feel the need to update much about my life right now. The most important things are: I'm graduating, I love my current internship, baseball season is coming up, I love the people I've met through my organization and I'm currently looking at possible summer internships and/or full-time PR jobs.
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Is it possible to finally lose interests after four months? Techincally, I started losing interests after THREE months. Yeah. After a conversation with a friend, I don't feel so guilty anymore. I have to be realistic about things and sometimes people don't want to leave their comfort zones.
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So, my best friend and I are going to start a really cool blog soon. Well, we've already came up with the name and made an account, but we're going to start it once this week is over. We haven't had the chance to start contributing to it since Sunday night. I'll let you know when we *officially* start it asap. :)
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I must go. The game is on, and I have an article and a long overdue paper that needs to be done TONIGHT.
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