3 Days off

So I have got through this week of practice. It's been interesting and has made me look deep inside myself. Which, actually is not a bad thing.

What have I learnt from this week?

Well I found the perfect quote.

Be what you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.

My song of the moment is by that wonderful lady Kylie Minogue lol. (yes I have some Kylie on my Ipod)




So this weekend I plan on hitting the stores theres a nice pair of 7 Jeans I have my eye on. Don't worry I won't be looking for a pair of gold hot pants like Kylies. lol

As I'm on Kylie at the moment does anyone remember this Kylie Agent Provocateur commercial? It always makes me laugh. Can you believe this was banned?



Jx

Get on with it Joice.........................

However far the stream flows, it never forgets its source.
Nigerian Proverb


I thought it best to add an additional blog today, so my friends and family will stop calling, texting and blackberry pinning to make sure I'm ok.

I woke up this morning in a very strange mood. Wanting to talk to my mum, who I was unable to find all day. So I left a whinging I miss you message on the answer machine. Not pretty and I'm sure shes still in a panic cause Joice don't do that. Serve her right for not being in when I called. lol.

Home sickness is the diagnosis from my sister. Why? Probably because I felt like I had missed out on my brothers 40th birthday dinner with my family and his night out last night to the Progressive Entertainment night. Yeah, I can be pretty spoilt when I'm ready.

Picture evidence below








If I had my way I would have layed in the bed all day and sulked. But, come on now how was I going to explain that one away to Brooks. Just imagine the email because there is no way I would have called. lol

'Hi Brooks, Not coming to practice today because I don't feel like it. I need a hug from my mum. See you tomorrow Joice'

I did lay in the bed for most of the day feeling sorry for myself until I called my sister and had a conversation with my soon to be 3 year old Nephew. Be ready for that blog cause it will be another family event I will miss. All in the name of the Olympic Games. lol. He spat 3 of 4 sentances at me finishing with a kiss blown down the phone. Obviously far to busy to talk to me as he wanted to go out in the snow. Yeah snow in England Easter weekend. Ain't this supposed to be spring? Another reason why I should be happy that I'm in Orlando and not at home.

Practice was not what was scheduled as it was too cold at 70° to do speed work. Yeah for real. So I had 12 x 150's followed by weight room. Actually one of my nicer sessions.

So what have I learnt about Joice today? Hmmmmmm that I can be a girlie girl. That I just need to be left alone when I get like this and that I'm doing what I choose to do which so happens to be something that I love so. 'Suck it up Joice'

I hope and pray I don't have another one of these days soon cause they really ain't pretty. I don't like it when I get like that.

In my defence I was missing my family. Ain't no shame in that.

So I'm calling it a night going to bed and hoping to wake up tomorrow with a new brighter attitude. After all I could be at home in the snow.

P.S Jack sorry for today that Joice does not appear often but hey at least she was quiet. It takes alot to shut me up. Am I forgiven?

We all have theses days................I need a hug

Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be.


I found the above quote and decided to post it.

I'm having one of my famous 'ho hum' moods today. This is a term that my best friend Andrea and I came up with to discribe this mood.

They happen every now and again. They are nothing moods. I'm not happy. I'm not sad. I'm not really anything. I'm just whatever.

I'm gonna put this down to missing my family this weekend. I just need a hug from my Mum today.

A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie. Tenneva Jordan

This sums my Mum up perfectly.




So in good old Joice fashion I have a song for everything.

Todays song is Heard A Word - Michelle Williams


I'm off to make a phone call. Guess who I'm calling?

Happy Birthday Big Brother

So yet another event I have opted to miss in the lead up to making the Olympic Team. My Big Brother hit the Big 40 today.

The whole family went out for a meal last night minus Joice. Plus they are all off to the Progressive Entertainment Easter Sunday event at Apt Bar tonight.(I love the theme tune on their site).

Yes my bottom lip is pushed out. I don't get to go out that much but when I do it is usually to one of theses events. I must admit I have never arrived in time for the poetry part but, I sure do get there in time for the motion. lol

Its a 4 day weekend at home. Which means no work tomorrow and an extended night out tonight. I wish I was there. When the Maduaka family and friends go out as a group its always a fun time. I'm sure I will hear all about it.

So once again Happy B'Day Big Brother. He is the most significant male influence in my life and I love him dearly. Without him I would probably never have discovered I could run. His drive and determination has rubbed off on me and for sure made me who I am.

Love ya Joe

Jx

The wonderful English language continued - Or should I call it Hemmingway House slang

Ok so today a brief discussion on my last blog was had.

So to appease my fellow training partner D.O. I have added a continuation as he so kindly added more terms which I will now try my best to interpret.

G'd - A person who is very popular in one night.

Rat - A young lady that guys want that they can't get. So they make up stories about her so no one else will want her.

Foot in foot out - Someone who can't decide if they are committed to something. Their mood swings like the weather changes.

Mr. Me Too's - A young man who thinks highly of himself. Or is it someone who can't help but want to be included in everything.

So how did I do?

I am determined to pass this course in 'Hemmingway House' slang before I return to the United Kingdom.

Please feel free to add more and I will again do my best to interpret. lol