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AIM on SoccerChica.com
2008-04-22 01:36:00
Hey everyone! I mentioned in a past entry that my AIM screenname is SoccerChicaFan. Well, now you don't have to download AIM to be able to talk to me!!! If you scroll down the main page and watch the left sidebar, you'll notice a big blue box underneath the Google Ads. You type in that box, and I'll get it on my AIM. We can chat, even though you aren't on AIM and I'm not on soccerchica.com. Kind of cool, huh? Well, that's all I have for now. I'm swamped with this being the last week before Finals Rest Week (the week before finals when professors aren't allowed to have any assignments due). Then finals. Then summer. 3 months of nothing. Sweet.

Thank You Mia Hamm
2008-04-21 04:19:00
I love this spot from Gatorade. It makes me tear up every time I see it. Ok. So, I have a soft heart. Kill me know.
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Can Summer Really Be Here?
2008-04-11 03:50:00
With only 4 weeks until the collegiate summer begins, I struggle to believe that summer is an existing season this year. It's now April and I still have to pull out the winter coat 4 days a week. I mean, instead of April showers, I'm seeing April sleet. That's just not right. What's up? I'm sick of freezing temperatures, wooly socks, and frost. Bring on the sweat, tank tops, and pollen! (When an asthmatic begs for pollen, you know she's desperate.) I feel better now, so I think I'm going to go do another paper. Oh, joy... By the way! I got AIM!!! My screenname is SoccerChicaFan. If you ever get bored or curious as to what I'm like outside outside of my blog, just shoot me a message. I'd be glad to get to know some of my readers!
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Sweet and Powerful
2008-04-09 05:28:00
I came across this site that sells sports stuff specifically for girls. It's pretty cool, and they have a lot of nice items. For instance... We have a girl on our team who can't seem to stay off the ground. She's always going in for the tackle and never backs down. Her ankles take such a beating. These would be great for the serious tacklers of any team. Check out the rest of their website here.
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What Happens When You Follow the 5 Alternatives
2008-04-09 04:58:00
Alright, so I gave you a list of 5 Great Alternatives to Writing a College Paper. Well, I used a few of them. Here's what happens when you take the Alternatives too seriously... I had to leave for a trip at 2 on Friday. The English paper I had been putting off had to be e-mailed by midnight. Unfortunately, traveling meant no internet connection, which meant that I had to send in my paper before 2. Because I had been making use of the 5 Alternatives, I had not finished the paper when I went to my 1:00 class - English... I actually had the nerve to finish it in her class. Except that I still couldn't get it finished before 2. The final result was a great paper with a half-completed works cited page. (Not finishing a works cited page means that some sources were not given credit for thier ideas. That is defined as plagiarism, which is illegal.) The verdict? My professor took mercy on my situation and didn't fail me. I ended up with a B+ on the paper. I deserved much less. Some p...

A New Type of World Cup
2008-04-07 03:45:00
I found this really interesting. I'd never heard of anything like this. To see this organization reach out on such a global level (with soccer no less) is amazing. Check it out. Homeless World Cup Can you imagine??? I would like to meet the person who came up with this idea. The author of the comment obviously missed a few major points: 1) This a MINISTRY. It's supposed to reach out to those who need help. Duh! and 2) This is truly imporving lives. It's not just making homeless people comfortable; it's about encouraging them to better their lives for themselves. Who ever wrote that comment was only thinking on the surface level and really needs to have some compassion for the less fortunate.
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Don't Make Big D Angry
2008-04-05 03:53:00
Ok... I have to add a disclaimer to that last entry. In "5 Great Alternatives to Writing a Paper," I may have encouraged you to push aside homework that should be a priority. So I have a few points to add: A student-athlete has to be a student first. That's why the student comes first. Doing your homework, papers, and projects now will better prepare you for life beyond school, when deadlines are deadlines no matter what. The 5 alternatives should never be applied to the workplace or the home. Practicing the 5 alternatives too regularly may result in lower grades. SoccerChica is not responsible for low grades due to tardiness of the paper/project or poor quality. Neither is Big D. Nor are we responsible for groundings or other punishment due to lower grades or calls from teachers or anything else. This includes fine print that you can't see without a telescope. That fine print covers anything else that may go wrong while practicing the 5 alternatives. Thanks. -SC
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5 Great Alternatives to Writing a College Paper
2008-04-03 03:06:00
While the particular paper to be avoided is for my freshman level English Comp class, these can be applied to any paper or project that you desire to avoid like the Plague. 1) Write a blog entry. -This is a prime example. I don't want to write the English paper, so I am writing this ABOUT not writing my English paper. I've managed to avoid the paper and put off the guilt by not doing something completely unrelated to the paper. 2) Go outside. -Physical activity will provide endorphins that schoolwork quickly drain. When you get back to the paper/project, you might actually WANT to do it! 3) Volunteer. -No teacher can refuse the excuse, "I was out late feeding the homeless/building a ramp for a man in a wheelchair/reading to children in the burn unit (or whatever it is you do) and didn't have time to do the homework." It's a lot more effective and a lot more believable than, "My dog ate my homework," though I have heard that that really does happen. 4) Join a club. -Yes, join...
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Respect for Referees
2008-03-23 14:49:00
This is an article about a campaign for respect for soccer referees. The campaign was started by The Football Association and has recently been pubically supported by Manchester United's manager, Ferguson. Ferguson Backs Call for Respect I think this is great. It's so important that we treat all referees, umpires, game officials of any sort with the utmost respect. They are figures of authority on the feild, court, diamond, whatever. Especially in soccer, there is so much to watch at one time and so much effort goes into each minute and each call. They have a hard job to do and can't possibly please everyone. Though we as players, coaches, or spectators may not agree with some calls, we absolutely must remember that they deserve our respect. We think it's hard to play, but to referee is so much harder. Thanks to The Football Association for bringing this back to the front of our minds.

Soccer Chicas Rule! - New Clothing
2008-03-22 16:23:00
With summer fast approach, Soccer Chica's financial needs for the fall semester are fast becoming a reality. So, she's decided to launch a new line of merchandise featuring various "Soccer Chicas Rule " designs. Her first few items with her initial design are now online in a CafePress Store to test the waters. Won't you please consider helping her out and making a purchase for the Soccer Chica in your life? Visit the Soccer Chica store at Cafe Press here: www.cafepress.com/soccerchica
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