I'm sitting here watching game tracker and listening to the live internet broadcast of the Illinois State game and I never thought I would miss it this much. A few minutes ago the announcer commented that Amber hadn't give up a hit since April and that she hasn't pitched much since then. He went on to explain that she did pitch here and there last season "but the dynamic duo Shannon Nicholson and Stacy Birk are now gone." Just hearing that hurt my heart. I'm so grateful that I have the opportunity to play for the Force, it's just hard right now because college season just started. My ex-teammates all get to travel for the next few weekends to Florida, Arizona, and Georgia, playing 4-5 games while I'm stuck here in the arctic. Even just seeing the pictures the girls are posting from the airport or the hotel makes me sad. I really miss it, and I didn't think it would get to me this much.
Shannon and I may not be the dynamic duo anymore, but we're still working out together and challenging each other. We lift and condition monday, wednesday, and friday, condition on tuesday and thursday and we do 25 minute abs everyday. Landon had us get heart rate monitors so we can keep track of our heart rate when we're pitching and then replicate that when we're conditioning. I'm excited to see what kind of workout he's going to come up with for us.
This morning I was supposed to pitch to Tony, one of the strength coaches, but he didn't show up. So I went in the locker room and got a tee and gathered up all 6 balls I could find. (The rest are with the team in Florida) I hit for a bit and then decided I'd try pitching without a catcher. I put a net behind the cage, thinking it was tight enough that the ball would bounce off of it, but I was wrong. So I ended up chasing every ball I pitched. It was interesting to say the least. But what do you do without a catcher?
Thanks to everyone who voted for my jersey number. Erin said she picked the winner before the poll was actually shut down so I don't even know what it is yet!
Friday, February 8, 2008
Monday, January 21, 2008
10 days left!
In just TEN days the voting will be over and I'll have a new jersey number! But, you'll have to wait til opening day to find out what it is. So far there are over 20,000 votes!! And poor little 28 is still way behind. I haven't voted yet but I'm thinking I'll vote for #28 just to give it some more votes. If you haven't voted yet, or you want to vote again go to http://www.philadelphiaforce.com.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Winter Clinic
"Hi, I'm Stacy Birk, I played with Jackie, we just graduated last year. I'm a graduate student studying project management and I'm working as a grad assistant. I'm a pitcher and today I'll be doing bunting."
That was my self-introduction today at Illinois State's annual winter clinic. Since you weren't there, you can't really get the full affect of my introduction, so I'll just add that I wasn't too happy about the bunting part. For the past four years, the clinic has been just another thing on our schedule. It's an 8 hour camp with about 100 participants from 4th-8th grade. It's long, tiring, and pretty much one of the least favorite things I've done as an ISU softball player. I was always assigned to batting exercises for half the camp, and then pitching the second half. Batting exercises weren't my favorite but I looked forward to going down to pitching after lunch.
When the coaches asked me last week if I could come help at the clinic, I said yes under the impression that I would actually get to help with pitching. So I arrived at the clinic at 8:30am this morning, got my camp shirt and my itinerary, and flipped to the pitching page. I didn't see my name there, so I'm thinking hmm, that's weird. So I flipped the page again and I saw "Bunting positioning - Stacy" and I'm thinking are you serious??? I've pitched in the program for four years, and I'm still getting shafted at the clinic?! Wow. So I spent my day repeating everything that was said when each group came to our rotation and got the bunting introduction. I'm not even sure why my station was needed; it's never been a station before and I was seriously told to repeat what had just been said in the intro. Sweet.
Anyway, I don't want to get too into it, but I was really looking forward to helping with the pitchers, so doing bunting was sort of a slap in the face. Hmm. Maybe next year I'll actually be allowed to work with the pitchers. Or maybe I just won't agree to help at all.
That was my self-introduction today at Illinois State's annual winter clinic. Since you weren't there, you can't really get the full affect of my introduction, so I'll just add that I wasn't too happy about the bunting part. For the past four years, the clinic has been just another thing on our schedule. It's an 8 hour camp with about 100 participants from 4th-8th grade. It's long, tiring, and pretty much one of the least favorite things I've done as an ISU softball player. I was always assigned to batting exercises for half the camp, and then pitching the second half. Batting exercises weren't my favorite but I looked forward to going down to pitching after lunch.
When the coaches asked me last week if I could come help at the clinic, I said yes under the impression that I would actually get to help with pitching. So I arrived at the clinic at 8:30am this morning, got my camp shirt and my itinerary, and flipped to the pitching page. I didn't see my name there, so I'm thinking hmm, that's weird. So I flipped the page again and I saw "Bunting positioning - Stacy" and I'm thinking are you serious??? I've pitched in the program for four years, and I'm still getting shafted at the clinic?! Wow. So I spent my day repeating everything that was said when each group came to our rotation and got the bunting introduction. I'm not even sure why my station was needed; it's never been a station before and I was seriously told to repeat what had just been said in the intro. Sweet.
Anyway, I don't want to get too into it, but I was really looking forward to helping with the pitchers, so doing bunting was sort of a slap in the face. Hmm. Maybe next year I'll actually be allowed to work with the pitchers. Or maybe I just won't agree to help at all.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Daaaang!
So I've been checking our Force website to see if people are voting and it's crazy! I was excited when 60 people had voted when the poll first went up and I just looked at it again and now it's up to 4,801, daaaang! It's funny because 21 and 24 keep switching places in who's ahead, and then there's poor little 28, all alone with it's 22 votes :( I'm not partial or anything though, I haven't even voted because every time I lean towards one of them I change my mind the next minute. So keep voting everyone, this is exciting! :)
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Vote for my number!
If you read my last post, you'll notice that I no longer have a number. The following will be posted on the Force website, along with a poll to vote:If you ask an athlete about their jersey number, I can guarantee you it means more to them then just a number on their back. When I first started playing softball, jersey numbers were handed out according to size. So the smallest player on the team would get #1, the biggest player would get #15 and the rest would fill in accordingly. As we got older we were allowed to pick our numbers and we started forming favorites. When I was about eight years old I wanted to be like my sister Kelly, who's favorite number was 10. From then on, I stuck with #10 and it became part of me. When I was recruited to play at Illinois State, I remember going home and looking at their website to see who had #10. When I saw that Abbie Scott was graduating and #10 would be available, I knew I was meant to be a Redbird. When I was asked to play for the Force last year, I was given #11, or if you ask me I was #10+1 :) But this year I need to pick a new number, because I gave #11 to my roomie, Margo Pruis. I can't just pick any number though, because it has to mean something to me. This is where I need your help! Vote for what number you think I should be, and on opening day it will be revealed. I chose three numbers, each for a different reason. 21 because it's 10+11, 24 because it was my basketball number, and 28 because 2+8=10. I trust you all to pick my number and I can't wait to see you at opening day!
FLOTG,
Stacy Birk #??
Off-Season
For the past eight years throughout high school and college, I've never really had an off season. Even when I got to Illinois State, where softball was the only sport I played, our "off-season" was just as busy as our playing season. The only time I would take a break from softball would be for a week or two between the college season and summer ball. Now that I'm a college graduate and I'm playing in the NPF, I've gotten a new understanding for the term off-season. The off-season is so long that at times I don't know what to do with myself. It's tough for NPF athletes to train during the off-season because we live all over the country. It's not like we can just get together and have a practice. Since I'm in grad school at Illinois State, I still have access to the facilities for training, so I've managed to stay on top of my training. The strength and conditioning coach for ISU softball, Landon, makes workouts for me to do in the weight room and puts up with my musical taste when I'm in there :) For pitching, I threw at ISU's practices in the Fall and then to Tony, who also works in the weight room. For the last few weeks of the Fall semester, Shannon Nicholson, a fellow Redbird pitcher and I threw to each other. And let me tell you, us catching each other in full gear is quite a sight to see. Shannon just signed to play with Akron this season, so we'll both be pitching to the ISU softball team this spring to stay in shape. Only 4 months and 4 days until Spring Training begins, I can't wait!!FLOTG,
Stacy Birk #??
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Force trades Thorson for three Bandits
My team recently announced the trade of our number one pitcher Kristina Thorson to the Chicago Bandits for Amy Harre, Autumn Champion and Peaches James. For those of you that don't know, Amy Harre pitched at Southern Illinois University, who is in the same conference as Illinois State. So that's pretty cool, between me, Margo, and Amy we'll be reppin' the Missouri Valley! Haha. She is really good too... throws like 70mph. Autumn is a really really fast outfielder from the University of Arizona and I've never played with her, but my sister has. Peaches is a pitcher from the University of Nebraska and is also really good. It was also announced today that there's another new addition to our team, Jackie Wong, who previously played for Rockford. Click here to read the official news release.
Saturday, August 25, 2007
For Love of the Game
I don't think anyone would have guessed that our season would end the way that it did. We fought til the very end, playing an extra inning four hour game that resulted in the Riptide winning. It was a true battle, as the score went back and fourth and then finally ended at Force 2, Riptide 3. Although we were tied for fourth place with Rockford, it went to our record vs. the number one team, the Glory. We beat them once and Rockford beat them twice so they made playoffs and we didn't.
The Riptide definitely became our rivals as we played them sixteen times throughout the season. And the way they played the final game really made me lose a lot of respect for them. Running out on the field to celebrate an overturned call and waving goodbye to our team as the final out was made is just rude and completely unnecessary. I'm glad to be part of a team that has a lot more class and sportsmanship than that. It's disappointing that our season ended so abruptly, but I still think it was a success. We started off with a 1-6 record and no one in the league really expected much from us. We fought our way back up all season long and I believe that we had as good a chance as any team to win the whole thing.
The emotion in the locker room after the game was all over the place. We have several veterans on our team who don't really know if they will be returning next season. So to them, that could be the final game of their career. A few players spoke as well as the coaches, and nearly all of us were in tears. It truly was heartbreaking as every girl on our team plays for the love of the game.
It's hard to sum up my summer in the pros because I enjoyed every minute of it. I think my favorite softball experience was playing Team China. Learning about their culture and what softball means to them made me appreciate things a lot more. Outside of softball I would have to say that going to New York City was my favorite. I just wished we could have stayed longer. I will never forget the friends I made this summer and I am definitely playing again next summer! I hope everyone else comes back as well. Life in the bigs was amazing and I am especially going to miss Rookie Car.
Until then I will be starting my masters degree studying Project Management at Illinois State as well as working as a Graduate Assistant for Graphic Communications. I will continue to write emails and update my blog, so please let me know if you would still like to receive my updates. There is an article on my schools website about our season if you are interested.
FLOTG,
Stacy Birk #10+1
The Riptide definitely became our rivals as we played them sixteen times throughout the season. And the way they played the final game really made me lose a lot of respect for them. Running out on the field to celebrate an overturned call and waving goodbye to our team as the final out was made is just rude and completely unnecessary. I'm glad to be part of a team that has a lot more class and sportsmanship than that. It's disappointing that our season ended so abruptly, but I still think it was a success. We started off with a 1-6 record and no one in the league really expected much from us. We fought our way back up all season long and I believe that we had as good a chance as any team to win the whole thing.
The emotion in the locker room after the game was all over the place. We have several veterans on our team who don't really know if they will be returning next season. So to them, that could be the final game of their career. A few players spoke as well as the coaches, and nearly all of us were in tears. It truly was heartbreaking as every girl on our team plays for the love of the game.
It's hard to sum up my summer in the pros because I enjoyed every minute of it. I think my favorite softball experience was playing Team China. Learning about their culture and what softball means to them made me appreciate things a lot more. Outside of softball I would have to say that going to New York City was my favorite. I just wished we could have stayed longer. I will never forget the friends I made this summer and I am definitely playing again next summer! I hope everyone else comes back as well. Life in the bigs was amazing and I am especially going to miss Rookie Car.
Until then I will be starting my masters degree studying Project Management at Illinois State as well as working as a Graduate Assistant for Graphic Communications. I will continue to write emails and update my blog, so please let me know if you would still like to receive my updates. There is an article on my schools website about our season if you are interested.
FLOTG,
Stacy Birk #10+1
Saturday, August 18, 2007
New York City
Last Sunday I went to New York City with Sharonda, Tara, and the Aggies: Jamie L., Jamie H., Amanda, Lisa, and Megan. We left Cedar Crest at 8am and headed to Edison, NJ. We parked there and took the NJ Transit into NYC. We arrived in the city at about 1130am and then purchased tickets to ride the subway. We too a train to our first stop at Yankee Stadium. The 12:00 tour was already sold out so we hung around for the 1:00pm tour. The tour was pretty cool, we got to walk around the stadium, sit in the dugout and see the locker room. We too a ton of pictures, except for in the locker room where they weren't allowed. The tour guide talked a lot about the Yankees history, which was cool, and about their present team as well. Derek Jeter has not one but TWO lockers because he gets so much fan mail, haha. I thought that was funny.
After the tour we hopped back on the Subway and got off at Times Square. Once we got outside I really felt like I was in New York. Everything was exactly as I imagined from what I have seen on tv and in movies. All the shops had big bright signs and there were huge billboards and advertisements everywhere. We stopped and ate pizza for lunch at a place called Ray's. We walked around and went in a few shops and naturally I took a TON of pictures. We saw Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and MTV studios to name a few.
We got back on the Subway and went downtown to Canal Street for some shopping. It was funny because I've heard stories about all the tiny hidden rooms with fake designer purses, but I didn't really understand until I saw it. We barely made it onto Canal street before a man approached us asking if we were interested in real designer purses. My first instinct was to say no thank you and walk on, but then I remembered that was actually the reason we were there. So, the 8 of us agreed to follow this man 2 blocks down the street, down a hallway and into a closet-sized room full of 100% ''real'' purses. About twenty minutes later we all left there with something; I got a brown Prada purse.
After Canal Street we took the NJ Transit back to our hotel to get ready for take two of the big city. Wilk, Clare, Trena, and Dustin joined us for the evening. We got all dressed up and rode the train back into the city and then took our first cab ride. For dinner we had hot dogs from a street vendor which I thought was very appropriate in our club attire, haha. The club we went to is owned by Jay Z and its called 40/40. Since it was a Sunday night there weren't too many people there, but it was still fun. We were true VIPs with a private room that had couches, a big screen tv and a pool table. At about 3am we finally left the club and went to a place called New Venus Diner for breakfast. We caught the first train back to New Jersey at 4:54 am and it was pretty obvious that we were all exhausted.
Needless to say, I LOVED our trip to New York City, I only wish we could have stayed longer. But then there's always next year...
Today Tom took the rookies to lunch at Brewworks, he loves us :) Right now we are in the middle of our series vs. the Riptide. They won the first game 10-2 and we came back and won game two 2-1. To make the playoffs we have to win 1 of the next 2 games. Lets hope we can get all the wondering over with tonight! I will be posting this on my blog as well, where you can see pictures from NYC.
FLTOG,
Stacy Birk #10 +1
After the tour we hopped back on the Subway and got off at Times Square. Once we got outside I really felt like I was in New York. Everything was exactly as I imagined from what I have seen on tv and in movies. All the shops had big bright signs and there were huge billboards and advertisements everywhere. We stopped and ate pizza for lunch at a place called Ray's. We walked around and went in a few shops and naturally I took a TON of pictures. We saw Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and MTV studios to name a few.
We got back on the Subway and went downtown to Canal Street for some shopping. It was funny because I've heard stories about all the tiny hidden rooms with fake designer purses, but I didn't really understand until I saw it. We barely made it onto Canal street before a man approached us asking if we were interested in real designer purses. My first instinct was to say no thank you and walk on, but then I remembered that was actually the reason we were there. So, the 8 of us agreed to follow this man 2 blocks down the street, down a hallway and into a closet-sized room full of 100% ''real'' purses. About twenty minutes later we all left there with something; I got a brown Prada purse.
After Canal Street we took the NJ Transit back to our hotel to get ready for take two of the big city. Wilk, Clare, Trena, and Dustin joined us for the evening. We got all dressed up and rode the train back into the city and then took our first cab ride. For dinner we had hot dogs from a street vendor which I thought was very appropriate in our club attire, haha. The club we went to is owned by Jay Z and its called 40/40. Since it was a Sunday night there weren't too many people there, but it was still fun. We were true VIPs with a private room that had couches, a big screen tv and a pool table. At about 3am we finally left the club and went to a place called New Venus Diner for breakfast. We caught the first train back to New Jersey at 4:54 am and it was pretty obvious that we were all exhausted.
Needless to say, I LOVED our trip to New York City, I only wish we could have stayed longer. But then there's always next year...
Today Tom took the rookies to lunch at Brewworks, he loves us :) Right now we are in the middle of our series vs. the Riptide. They won the first game 10-2 and we came back and won game two 2-1. To make the playoffs we have to win 1 of the next 2 games. Lets hope we can get all the wondering over with tonight! I will be posting this on my blog as well, where you can see pictures from NYC.
FLTOG,
Stacy Birk #10 +1
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Mini Golf, Starters & Heelys
Mini Golf
Today Friedman asked me if I wanted to go get ice cream with her and a family that comes to our games. I said yes and they picked us up outside our dorms around 3pm. When we got in their minivan they asked if we wanted to go play mini golf, so we said ok even though that wasn't what we had in mind. I forget the parents names but they had three daughters, ages 14, 12 and 10. The girls seemed to have a really good time with us, so I didn't mind being there even though I was sweating profusely. After mini golf they took us to lunch at this hot dog place called Yoccos and then finally to ice cream at Rita's. On our way to Rita's, Dana (the 12yr old) showed us her catalog for the soap business she and her friend just started. It was really cute, she was telling us all about it so Friedman ordered some soap from her. They finally brought us back to Cedar Crest at 7:30pm, with just enough time for us to get ready for Starters.
Starters Riverport
Starters is one of our sponsors and tonight they had a Force pep rally for us...in other words we got free food. Its a two story sports bar and when we arrived upstairs we found out we were being moved to another area because the Philadelphia Eagles were going to be there. So we headed downstairs for dinner and watched as the Eagles players came in upstairs. We were told that we would be allowed to hang out with them, so after we ate we headed up to their section. After we got through security, I went over and hung out with this big guy named Jon. He was showing me a bunch of tricks with straws and then one with a beer bottle and quarters. He made me try one of em and was impressed when I got it on my first try. Donovan Mcnabb was there, all surrounded by security, but I made it over to him and introduced myself. I ended up standing next to him for like 10 minutes and I asked him if he liked softball. He said he did and that he would try to come to one of our games, yeah right. I told him Id strike him out and he said I was right, haha. When I left I said "bye, it was nice meeting you" and he said "good luck in your games." It was soooo cool, he was actually really nice!
Heelys Training Camp
When we got back from Starters Jodie was in the hallway trying to learn how to use Macs heelys. So I got mine out to show her how to do it and we ended up having a Heelys training camp in the bathroom. Jodie, Margo and Wilk all put in an effort to try and learn how to do it but Margo definitely earned Rookie of the Night. She figured it out that she could successfully heel from one end of the bathroom to the other by opening all the bathroom stall doors and using them to push herself along. It was hilarious and I recorded it on my camera, which you can see here.
We depart for NYC tomorrow morning at 730am and I cant wait! Oh yeah, and tonight we found out we are now tied for 3rd place!
FLOTG,
Stacy Birk #10+1
Today Friedman asked me if I wanted to go get ice cream with her and a family that comes to our games. I said yes and they picked us up outside our dorms around 3pm. When we got in their minivan they asked if we wanted to go play mini golf, so we said ok even though that wasn't what we had in mind. I forget the parents names but they had three daughters, ages 14, 12 and 10. The girls seemed to have a really good time with us, so I didn't mind being there even though I was sweating profusely. After mini golf they took us to lunch at this hot dog place called Yoccos and then finally to ice cream at Rita's. On our way to Rita's, Dana (the 12yr old) showed us her catalog for the soap business she and her friend just started. It was really cute, she was telling us all about it so Friedman ordered some soap from her. They finally brought us back to Cedar Crest at 7:30pm, with just enough time for us to get ready for Starters.
Starters Riverport
Starters is one of our sponsors and tonight they had a Force pep rally for us...in other words we got free food. Its a two story sports bar and when we arrived upstairs we found out we were being moved to another area because the Philadelphia Eagles were going to be there. So we headed downstairs for dinner and watched as the Eagles players came in upstairs. We were told that we would be allowed to hang out with them, so after we ate we headed up to their section. After we got through security, I went over and hung out with this big guy named Jon. He was showing me a bunch of tricks with straws and then one with a beer bottle and quarters. He made me try one of em and was impressed when I got it on my first try. Donovan Mcnabb was there, all surrounded by security, but I made it over to him and introduced myself. I ended up standing next to him for like 10 minutes and I asked him if he liked softball. He said he did and that he would try to come to one of our games, yeah right. I told him Id strike him out and he said I was right, haha. When I left I said "bye, it was nice meeting you" and he said "good luck in your games." It was soooo cool, he was actually really nice!
Heelys Training Camp
When we got back from Starters Jodie was in the hallway trying to learn how to use Macs heelys. So I got mine out to show her how to do it and we ended up having a Heelys training camp in the bathroom. Jodie, Margo and Wilk all put in an effort to try and learn how to do it but Margo definitely earned Rookie of the Night. She figured it out that she could successfully heel from one end of the bathroom to the other by opening all the bathroom stall doors and using them to push herself along. It was hilarious and I recorded it on my camera, which you can see here.
We depart for NYC tomorrow morning at 730am and I cant wait! Oh yeah, and tonight we found out we are now tied for 3rd place!
FLOTG,
Stacy Birk #10+1
Saturday, August 11, 2007
Ice, Headbands & Brew Works
Michigan Ice
Game 1 - W 1-0
Game 2 - W 7-1
Game 3 - W 6-4
Game 4 - W 6-1
Tonight we completed our four game SWEEP vs. Michigan Ice! We are now in 3rd place with a record of 23-17. Trailing closely behind us are the Akron Racers and the New England Riptide, both with a 21-16 record. Although we are ahead nothing is secured yet for playoffs because we still have four more games against the Riptide. The good thing though, is that its in our hands rather than us relying on other teams to win or lose. Its going to be a battle, as every game vs. New England has been, but we are very capable of making it to the playoffs.
Colored Headband Night
Every series the rookies have a colored headband night... meaning we all wear matching, but different colored headbands. I initiated this a few weeks ago after I bought a 6pk or headbands in Washington and since then we've kept the tradition going. I think I started it mostly because of my hostility towards the rules we had at ISU. The first two years I was there we were allowed a little freedom...we could wear non-school color accessories like socks, headbands, and ribbons. But THEN, my Junior year Melinda started the red/white/grey/black rule; meaning my extensive collection of under armor, headbands, and ribbons was completely useless and out of commission. So, now that we are professionals and can do whatever we want, you better believe I'm going to wear a pink headband! On colored headband night, you can refer to us as: Pink Birk, Purple Sho, Green Lo, Yellow Henny, Orange Mac, & Blue Margo. Just add that to my list of why I love being a pro... I can wear whatever color headband I want!
Brew Works
Allentown Brew Works is our new post game restaurant/bar and it is uh-maze-ing! It's three stories and it's classy but chill at the same time. They food is really good and they treat us really well. We have our own section upstairs for dinner and then we usually hit up the Silk Lounge afterwards. I forgot to mention in my last email that David Wright was at our game last week watching Cat and he came to Brew Works afterwards too! I didn't meet him but he was right there, sitting in a booth eating the same stuff I ate...weird.
We have three days off before our next series and a bunch of us are going to New York on Sunday. I think what we are planning on doing is a tour of Yankee Stadium, Statue of Liberty, and Times Square. And then there's talk of going to some VIP club owned by Jay-Z. I guess Julio, Lo's boyfriend, can get us all in...so we will see.
I don't know if anyone has looked at my blog, but I added some new links... game photos and force fans message board. I am also wondering if my pictures link is accessible, so test it out and let me know.
FLOTG,
Stacy Birk #10+1
Game 1 - W 1-0
Game 2 - W 7-1
Game 3 - W 6-4
Game 4 - W 6-1
Tonight we completed our four game SWEEP vs. Michigan Ice! We are now in 3rd place with a record of 23-17. Trailing closely behind us are the Akron Racers and the New England Riptide, both with a 21-16 record. Although we are ahead nothing is secured yet for playoffs because we still have four more games against the Riptide. The good thing though, is that its in our hands rather than us relying on other teams to win or lose. Its going to be a battle, as every game vs. New England has been, but we are very capable of making it to the playoffs.
Colored Headband Night
Every series the rookies have a colored headband night... meaning we all wear matching, but different colored headbands. I initiated this a few weeks ago after I bought a 6pk or headbands in Washington and since then we've kept the tradition going. I think I started it mostly because of my hostility towards the rules we had at ISU. The first two years I was there we were allowed a little freedom...we could wear non-school color accessories like socks, headbands, and ribbons. But THEN, my Junior year Melinda started the red/white/grey/black rule; meaning my extensive collection of under armor, headbands, and ribbons was completely useless and out of commission. So, now that we are professionals and can do whatever we want, you better believe I'm going to wear a pink headband! On colored headband night, you can refer to us as: Pink Birk, Purple Sho, Green Lo, Yellow Henny, Orange Mac, & Blue Margo. Just add that to my list of why I love being a pro... I can wear whatever color headband I want!
Brew Works
Allentown Brew Works is our new post game restaurant/bar and it is uh-maze-ing! It's three stories and it's classy but chill at the same time. They food is really good and they treat us really well. We have our own section upstairs for dinner and then we usually hit up the Silk Lounge afterwards. I forgot to mention in my last email that David Wright was at our game last week watching Cat and he came to Brew Works afterwards too! I didn't meet him but he was right there, sitting in a booth eating the same stuff I ate...weird.
We have three days off before our next series and a bunch of us are going to New York on Sunday. I think what we are planning on doing is a tour of Yankee Stadium, Statue of Liberty, and Times Square. And then there's talk of going to some VIP club owned by Jay-Z. I guess Julio, Lo's boyfriend, can get us all in...so we will see.
I don't know if anyone has looked at my blog, but I added some new links... game photos and force fans message board. I am also wondering if my pictures link is accessible, so test it out and let me know.
FLOTG,
Stacy Birk #10+1
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