Now that's more like it!

Let me try on a new hat and play at being a sports commentator/analyst. I have understandably been following Radford University Basketball this year and doing so with excitement for what this season may hold. Another trip to the Big Dance this March? This year they have beefed up their schedule (pre-season #11) playing some true powerhouses and other quality teams in hopes of gaining valuable experience. So far I think it has been paying off has they seem to be gaining more confidence. Last night's crushing defeat of a good George Mason was a prime example. However, they did lose close games too Duequesne and William &Mary. Both solid teams, but teams Radford needs to beat if they want to avoid the dreaded 16th seed in the NCAA tournament. Losing to Kansas, Duke and Louisville is acceptable and probably expected. But they need to beat the other good mid-major schools to show that deserve a slightly higher seeding.

The big difference between last night and the other two games was the free throws. In the losses to W&M and Duequesne they shot horribly from the line. Last night they went 22-28. In 8 and 2 points losses; missed free throws can cost you the game. In these games they probably did. So hopefully Radford can build upon this, continue to hit their free throws and roll through the rest of the schedule and maybe get a 15 seed.

Go RU!

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Look Out Adulthood, Here I Come.

In studying psychology I learned about the different stages of life that people go through, starting at birth and ending at death. Psychologists recently added a new stage, emerging adulthood which is suppose to last the majority of your twenties. This is the stage you spend in college, find a husband or wife, and try to find and make your way in the world. One could say it ends when one finally decides to except maturity and become responsible. Since coming home from my mission some eight years ago that is exactly what my life as been. But things are changing.

I have graduated from college. I have found and married the great love of my life who is pregnant with twins. I have found employment. No I am not talking about another fast food job like I've been working forever now. No, I have found employment as a Mental Health Paraprofessional with NRVCS. While it might be considered low on the pay scale but it is salary and has benefits and everything. It is a good start and something I can begin to raise a family on.
So gone are the care free days of bachelorhood. Gone is the fun of being a newlywed. Now I have grown up. I have entered adulthood and started a family. I am settling down. One chapter ends and another begins. Adulthood has come and I could not be happier.


Tracy Note: I'm mega proud of this guy =D