give my life to you

I love this song. We sang it at youth a few weeks back and I have listened to it ever since. Its long...but it's worth it. It has reminded me to give my life, my dreams, and any problems that come my way, to God. By simply giving it over to him leaves me worry-free and is one of the best choices out there right? This song has helped me through this thing I call 'my soccer journey'.

~amy

beautiful things

Thanks Dad!

I don't know about you, but I'm looking forward to what God has in store for me. All the struggles and situations going on right now will all make sense and are only for my good as I grow up.
And I am so exciting to grow up and discover what God's amazing plan for my life is. It's going to be...beautiful.

~amy

my 'pump up' video

I now leave enough time before games and practices to watch this video - whether I feel like it or not. Alex Morgan is my favourite player, and this 2 minute and 24 seconds video gets my head in the game and ready to practice or play a game. It gets me focused and prepared. That's how it got the name 'my pump up video'...because it does just that! Call me crazy. It's ok. Whatever works right?!

~amy

names for 2012

I am a big fan of kids names. Don't know why, but it always interests me what people name their kids. The names I like have changed a lot over the years, and although I think I got the names I like set - I'm sure they will be changing, especially because I just found a new one I like today!

Don't get any ideas, don't think differently about me - I just like names! ;)

Boys:
Hudson Carter
Mason
Collin
Nolan

Girls:
Morgan
Alexis
Leah
Kendall

~amy

Sunday nights

So Sunday night soccer is officially over. As sad as I am because I loved it, it means that outdoor is starting. Our team is made. Uniforms are ordered. And the weather has been great for outdoor practices. Things are looking bright. Sunday night soccer was great to keep me in shape and have extra touches on the ball that other girls maybe have lacked. I love how competitive it was, no matter how many games we actually won. And I loved playing against older women with lots of experience, and the opportunity to play on two different teams in the same night. I am looking forward to what this season is going to bring.

Stay tuned fore more soccer bliss coming soon!

~amy

never know who's watching...

I LOVE this video. The first time I watched it through I thought about how lucky these girls are to not only meet Mia Hamm but have her watch one of their soccer games, comment on the game, and hang out with you for a bit. Then I watched it again, and realized how much these girls game changed when they knew a ledged was watching them. I thought about how I, personally, should play like this every game. No matter who's watching, or if no one is watching, I should play like Mia Hamm is watching me. I think that I should visualize it from now on and see how much my game changes. All in all, I learned a lesson from this little video...no matter who’s watching, always play your best. Play your heart out - Mia Hamm or no Mia Hamm.

~amy

define yourself

"Accept no one's definition on your life. Define yourself."

Don't let anyone tell you you're not good enough, you aren't worth anything, you can't achieve your dreams, you’re too small, your to weak. You can. No if's, and's, but’s, maybe's, possibilities, exceptions, or hesitations. Prove them wrong. Period.

Because hey, the saying "never be afraid to try something new, remember, amateurs built the Ark and professionals built the Titanic" is pretty true.

~amy