batskeets | Good news, bad news

Yeah, it's been one of those Good News/Bad News kind of weeks. I've gotten a few pieces of good news, and a few not-so-good things, but overall, it's nothing I can't handle, and I'm feeling determined and positive.

Taking Monday off, and also spending Wednesday night in, definitely did me some good. What's also done me some good? Getting the hell off of sugar. After being fairly lax in my habits over the weekend, I had a monster headache for basically all of Monday thru Wednesday, but my head finally cleared yesterday, and I felt all energetic again by the time I met up with Joe at First Thursday. (note to self: proceed with caution on the sugary happy-hour cocktails.)

Also, tomorrow is Open Scrimmage, and I am PUMPED. Even at yesterday's practice, with super-tired-for-no-reason leg muscles, I felt like I struggled less than I previously have, under similar circumstances. It was still not my best day, but I'm improving, inch by inch.

And finally, here are some senior portraits, because I can. (I recommend clicking through for a larger view):