The Farmers Classic (part of the US Open Series) got underway yesterday at the LA Tennis Center on the UCLA campus!
Robby Ginepri (a wild card and coming back from injury) played and lost to Yen-Hsun Lu in the first-round yesterday afternoon, and I WASN'T THERE to see him!
I had a lot of work to do and didn't feeling like ditching the office early on a Monday afternoon. Also, I was kind of feeling frugal and didn't want to spend $40 (for a ticket + parking). Wait, what is wrong with me?
One of my ALL-TIME favorite players is playing in my home-town on the campus of my alma mater, and I couldn't get it together to go?!? I need to re-examine my priorities! I HATE it when my job subconsciously interferes with one of my life's main pleasures.
Maybe it's a sign of maturity (i.e. putting work first; saving $) or maybe I need try harder to find a job that includes something I love (e.g. tennis, soccer, male models). In any case, I'm definitely going to the tourney on Wednesday (tomorrow), no matter what the draw. I already gave the powers-that-be a heads-up at work, and I'm going to take advantage of the book donation promotion to get a free ticket.
I'm going to pay for convenient parking though. Hahahahaha!
Showing posts with label tennis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tennis. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Monday, May 30, 2011
Currently Reading
Watched the French Open and then read this (apropos and interesting) tennis book; a pretty ideal Memorial Day!
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Currently Reading
I wish I read Chapter 35 "Treat Sitters With the Same Intensity as Other Shots" BEFORE my doubles match yesterday!
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Saturday, September 4, 2010
2010 US Open!
I went to my first ever Grand Slam this year when I attended the early rounds of the 2010 US Open!
Despite the crazy hot weather, I had a great time, and YES, saw 2 of my beloveds up close and personal!!
Despite the crazy hot weather, I had a great time, and YES, saw 2 of my beloveds up close and personal!!
Jeremy Chardy
Robby Ginepri
Monday, May 31, 2010
Go, Robby!
My beloved Robby Ginepri takes on Novak Djokovic in the round of 16 at the French Open today! Go, Robby!!
Friday, March 12, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
New Vampire Weekend video
Check out Vampire Weekend's new video! "Giving Up The Gun" is one of my favorite songs off of their new album, and the video is great too (tennis + random cameos = I'm in).
Thanks to Tennis Served Fresh for the heads-up!
Thanks to Tennis Served Fresh for the heads-up!
Friday, February 19, 2010
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Australian Open!
The first grand slam of the year, the Australian Open, started today (well, technically it's the 18th already in Australia); Aussie Aussie Aussie Oye Oye Oye!
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Bravo, Jeremy!
Jeremy Chardy and his dubz pard, Marc Gicquel, won the men's doubles title at the 2010 Brisbane International!
Here's hoping I can catch Jeremy play again in Indian Wells this year in March!
P.S. The Australian Open is just a week away!
Friday, January 1, 2010
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Currently Reading
I've been overindulging in junk food this holiday break. I think this will be a very apropos book for me as the New Year approaches...
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Saturday, October 24, 2009
5 Best Places to Play Tennis
Check out the 5 Best Places to Play Tennis (in or near Los Angeles) by LHK pal, EJL at KCRW.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Movie Update
My pals and I caught THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE tonight, and it was surprisingly good. As a Vogue reader, the glimpse into how the biggest issue of the year is put together was quite fascinating.
The movie's soundtrack was also fun, and there were even tennis references! It was delightful.
The movie's soundtrack was also fun, and there were even tennis references! It was delightful.
U.S. Open
Congrats to both Kim Clijsters and Juan Martin Del Potro for winning the 2009 U.S. Open Championships!
It was such a relief to see them win the titles, and as a result, I'm happily not suffering from any grand slam withdrawal.
It was such a relief to see them win the titles, and as a result, I'm happily not suffering from any grand slam withdrawal.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Go, Pretties!
My three favorite tennis players are playing their first-round U.S. Open matches today. I really was tempted to fly to New York last night and spend the day with them at the U.S. Open. But, I decided to stay home from work today and watch them from the comfort of my air-conditioned bedroom instead.
JEREMY CHARDY vs. Gael Monfils
MARAT SAFIN vs. Jurgen Melzer
ROBBY GINEPRI vs. Andrei Pavel
Allez/Vamos/Go, PRETTIES!!!
MARAT SAFIN vs. Jurgen Melzer
ROBBY GINEPRI vs. Andrei Pavel
Allez/Vamos/Go, PRETTIES!!!
Monday, August 31, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
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