Fun Fact Friday round 2– Shayballah

Teammate: Shayra Brown
Fun Fact(s): Loves to dance & snowboard (take into account she’s only actually snow boarded one time)

Not sure why I even had to ask Shayra her fun fact. I should have known since I do share a locker room with the girl and have seen her challenge 7 year olds to dance off competitions at camp. She also loves dance movies– don’t worry she gave me a list: Step Up 1, Step Up 2, Step up Revolution and You Got Served. In typical Shayra fashion, she keeps you on your toes with your randomness and apparently loves to snowboard (something I had no idea about).

Hopefully this let you in a little bit more on the craziness that is Shayra Brown!

Fun Fact Friday– Em

So here I am again…apologizing for my dorminant tendicies when it comes to this blog. Between summer session two ending for my teammates and I and the constant hustle and bustle of basketball, there seems to never be enough time in the day to dedicate towards writing down all our hilarious, random, and wild encounters.

Hence my reason for creating Fun Fact Friday. I figured if there was at least a day set aside for focusing in on one of my teammates odd quirks, tendicies, or memories, then I could dedicate enough time to write a quick blip about them. So here goes nothing….EMILEE DALEY THE SUPER SOPH IS UP FIRST!

Teammate: Emilee Ann Daley
Fun Fact(s): She has 11 piercings and is allergic to the sun (yet she just texted me from the beach so…)

Here’s Em in the sun…skin is probably hiving as the camera snaps this bad boy.

After going back further in Em’s tagged photo history on Facebook than I’d like to admit, I sadly could not find a picture of her 11 piercings. But let me tell you, they are impressive. Every single pickup game that she doesn’t remove them from her lobes, I imagine a collision and Em’s earrings spearing the side of her head–luckily though that has not happened!

So I hope you enjoyed this little tid-bit of info and it made you feel that .1% closer to Emilee Daley. Next time you see her on the court ask yourself two things: 1. Is she getting sunburned from the overhead lights? and 2. Did she take out her earrings?

#TakeOverTuesday Has Begun!

Yesterday marked the first day of Take Over Tuesday! I took over all the social media for the BCWBB accounts. I tweeted and instagramed the day away. 

Hopefully this will give all of the BCWBB social media followers an inside look on a day-in-the-life of a women’s basketball player and a look at the team. My biggest goal is to continue the process of getting to know each player on a deeper level. You can laugh along with us as we act foolish in Lower, hangout before practice, basically crawl to our dorms from soreness, and watch us have fun doing what we love. 

Follow along with me on Tuesdays–and also just in general– all the social media accounts! I look forward to exposing our team in the nicest way possible!

Accounts:

-Twitter: BC_WBB

-Instagram: bcwbbhoops

-Facebook: Boston College Women’s Basketball

Volunteerin’ day with your sheagles

BCWBB took a quick trip with Mo–our overly philanthropic volunteer organizer–to a local neighborhood.

We bagged the day away–filling each one with different canned goods, breakfast necessities, and staples that every healthy family needs.

We met a couple characters today also. There was the one woman that got snippy with Coach Sheetz when she didn’t place the brown paper bag in the correct spot. I heard “hey little lady I told you where to put that one” being announced in the main hall and saw Coach Sheetz quickly shuffle her bag to the other table. There was also the middle aged man posted up against the front wall who kept asking if I’d ever “seen the stutter step in action”.

All in all ’twas a good day for the bcwbb fam. Bagged groceries, helped some families, and had a lot of fun.

Here are some pics from the day!

And with no further ado….Kristen Doherty (xx)

If you are looking for someone who has it all together–even though she would beg to differ–look no further than Kristen. On the days that I am shocked that I even managed to tie my shoes correctly, Kristen is there to lift me up, spread some words of wisdom, or kick me in the butt and get me going. Maybe even all of the three at once. There’s very little room to complain with Kristen. If there is no solution that she can see you creating, then you might as well not even throw it out there in the first place.

Kristen’s outward demeanor may come off as hard–and coming from a fellow person who is constantly told they look unfriendly, I know how annoying this label can be–but once you get to know her, you instantly realize she is the perfect balance of compassion and toughness. She doesn’t let you get away with bull-crap (shout out to Coach Johnson for the pg rated swear) and she holds you to a higher standard even when you don’t think you deserve to be held that high. Yes, sometimes, she can be a little edgy. There are times when she shoots you that “Kristen look” and her words regain their thick New York accent and I think, “maybe I’ll just give her a little space”. But those days are outnumbered by the ones where I find myself walking the reservoir with her contemplating some of the biggest issues in my life.

In all honesty, I wish that more people got to know and connect with Kristen because the more that did, would realize how amazingly special she is and what a rare friend she is to have. I know that without Kristen, these two years would have been a difficult journey. One missing late night talks, snuggling in our tiny twin sized beds, driving around aimlessly in the summer listening to anything that her ipod shuffle picked for us that day, or just a confidant on and off the court. Kristen Doherty is someone special and someone I am so sad to see leave. However, friends like this never truly go away.

xx forever

Makin a Come Back

To my followers,

I have once again been asked when my next blog post will be. I figured I would fill you in and let you know I will be posting soon and gracing you with the bio of Kristen. Keep an eye out!

Sincerely your blog author who is still in shock you even realize my blog has been dormant,
Alexa 🙂

Nicki B

I should’ve guessed that Nicole would never let my post about her hair suffice as her blog entry. And if you know anything about Nicole, she is never wrong. So hence this lovely mini-bio about Nicole LeCompte Boudreau 🙂

 

I’m not even sure as to why I am referring to her as “Nicole”, because I actually think I’ve only called her by her full name about 5 times during our two years together. It is always “Nicki”. Now, one would think that Nicole actually approved of this nickname…but you would be wrong for thinking that. She hates it. I know hate is a very strong word, but it is also very appropriate for her feelings towards it. However, it does not stop me for constantly yelling across our 8-Man “Nicki lets go!!” or “Nicki, wanna get lunch?”. She always answers, and I take that as a backwards way of saying she approves of my term of endearment towards her–Except when the band yells at home games “LETS GO NICKI B!!!”…she shoots me death glares. 

Through my eyes, Nicki is one of the strongest people I have come to know at my time here at BC. Her passion is implored through every task she undergoes here. Whether it be basketball, school work, relationships, you name it. Nicole’s passion and drive is infused into every aspect. 100% dedication is something that comes to mind whenever anyone mentions Nicole to me. 

Nicole isn’t afraid to tell me how it is. In this day in age, if you are lucky enough to find someone who’s straight up with you all the time, you keep them around. Nic is that person. She’s the person I can trust to tell me if I’m slacking, give great advice, or be ready to take a killer mirror pic selfie with me. She’s not afraid to tell me if she hates my boyfriend or thinks my latest decision was smart or could use some better judgment. She expects things from you which in turn makes you strive to be a better person. 

Even though Nicole will never allow herself to lose an argument, throws sarcasm around like no other, and doesn’t even need to study in order to maintain high test scores…I will forever love her and never turn down an opportunity to be her personal stylist–Nicole has some amazing parts of her, but fashion is not one. 

Nicole expects a lot but she’s allowed to for the fact of how much she gives back. My last two years of knowing Nicole have had their ups and downs, but she’s been there for it all. Nicole is a rare bread in a friend and someone I can not wait to spend the rest of my college years with. 

New Years Resolutions

Now I know what you all are thinking…..two posts in two days, what is the world coming to?! But I figured this post was perfect to help break my blogging dry spell.

New Years resolutions– we all think about making them, only to forget them a few days later. However, my teammates and I challenged ourselves to not only think of meaningful resolutions but try to really accomplish them through this next upcoming year. Below you will find a summary of some of our goals. They range from trivial to deep-down character changes and I figured you’d enjoy reading. So with no further ado….the goals and resolutions for 2014 from yours truly, Boston College Women’s Basketball:

Ps. Anonymity was one of the conditions for my teammates to share 🙂

-Not cuss
-Make a positive impact on someone’s life who is less fortunate and read more
-Keep my word, be more dependable, make decisions based on what I want rather than pleasing others, be a better friend, wish strangers a good day, and continue to grow in my faith
-Take time to talk to my sister and Skype more while I’m at school
-Be more positive, eat healthier, set weekly goals, make new friends, and make people’s day with fairy dust
-Focus on school, graduating, and getting into grad school
-Go to church more, journal at least 5 times a week, not be on my phone as much when I’m with my friends, call my parents and grandparents during the week more, go outside my comfort zone
-Be the best me I can be
-Be a better student, form better study habits, stop swearing so much,
be healthier, stop constantly snacking,
meet more people, continue to make my daily to-do lists
-Have a better diet and eat more veggies
-Live in the moment, no matter what
-Manage stress better

Happy New Year! Hopefully you can concoct your own New Years Resolutions! Be safe and enjoy xo

Kitty Kat

Before I start any bio’s, I would like to apologize for slacking on my blog-game. Between finals, games, and the holidays, I have been bombarded and lacking on my own free time. However, I had no idea 1. That many people read my blog or 2. That anyone actually missed it. So, I take the weekly call-outs of “Lex, what happened to your blog?” or, “When are you actually going to post something again?..” as compliments. I figured we’d close out this year with one last bio and HOPEFULLY a team “New Years Resolution” post–that all depends, if my teammates are willing,  to divulge their resolutions with moi–we’ll see and I will keep you posted.

With no further ado, I’m wrapping up the year with introducing you to one of the most loving, beautiful, ocd-prone, and caring individuals that I am lucky to call my teammate, Kathleen Elizabeth Cooper–or as we like to call her, Kitty.

“Where r u?”–If my phone ever lights up with Kat’s name I can guarantee that it will 99% of the time have this message attached. Kat keeps tabs on us, both literally and figuratively. In the whirl-winds of bad days, Kat is one of the few people I turn to when I need someone to tell me it’s going to be okay. She is a constant, stable girl who helps you get your life on track, even when her world may be blowing up right with yours. She puts you first. Whether it be the quick breakfast she speedily eats with you in the morning, the afternoons you drag her to dunkin donuts and have movie marathons, or the way she insisits on saying “okay bye love you” even when only departing for an hour, Kat never fails to be there for you. 

Kat reigns from Tacoma, Washington. Do not ask her if it rains a lot, she will get defensive and inform you that it is actually the greatest place on this entire planet. She loves the Sea Hawks and will ramble on for hours about her childhood, if you let her. She is yet another member of our team with a twin (it’s a weird reoccurring fact on our team) and was raised by her two lovely parents. Oh, and might I just add that she is her fathers clone…their laugh, their face, and down to the same hand gestures. It is beyond freaky, but charmingly adorable. The reason I bring up some of Kat’s background is because she is insanely proud of where she comes from. Her eyes light up and her face is spread with her goofy smile as she reminices on the times of playing in her neighborhood, or on her “property” back at home in Washington. She loved drinking “pop” and doesn’t understand how kid’s don’t play outside anymore; since that’s where she spent most of her days. I love this about Kat because I relate with it. It’s crazy to me that someone who grew up on the polar opposite side of the country could  be that strikingly similar to me. Kat’s stories bring me back to my own childhood, and on the days where homesickness eats away at you–yes, I know I’m only two hours away, and yes, Kat is a 7 hour plane ride so she is allowed to complain more–her stories help.

As I sit here and scroll through pictures, I guess that’s why I am incapable of finding a solo picture of Kat–there aren’t any. Kat is never alone because she spends her time constantly being there for us. Now, do not get me wrong–there are days that I actually want to hit Kat in the face. For instance, don’t even think of switching up the order of our warm-ups. You will be cussed out and repremanded by the supersiticious-queen herself. And if you think you are taking her spot on the couch between pre-game meal and game-time…you have another thing comin’ to ya. Kat likes things the Kat-way. But hey, the Kat-way may have a few annoying aspects but I’d take them for the fact of all the amazing things it brings as well. 

Kat has a way of making some of the most basic moments special. Her laugh alone makes anyone burst out even when nothing is funny–and trust me, Kat laughs at everything. So it’s a 50/50 call if anything is actually funny. She loves you even when you’re not very lovable, and lets you lean on her when you are no longer able to stand up straight for yourself. Kat is a rare person and someone I am beyond blessed to call not only my teammate, but one of my closest friends. 

Hasta la vista, Cancun

And we’re back.

Cancun, Mexico was good to the Eagles of Boston College this past week. We went 1-2 and lost to two extremely talented teams in USC and Iowa. With these challenging experiences, we will certainly bounce back in the next game vs. Wisconsin on Thursday.

Trips like this always make you grow as a team, and that’s exactly what we did this week in paradise. Our families got to join us as well on this thanksgiving excursion, which was AMAZING since there’s very few holidays we actually get to spend with them.

The first day was our free day–no worries though, it was the only cloudy day that we saw–how perfect. Coach Johnson, however, didn’t need to worry about sunburns. This didn’t stop our team from trying to soak up the fleeting rays breaking through the clouds every hour. We lounged around the pool and got the typical virgin piña colada’s. The lagoons were the perfect temperature and the pool was miles long.

The first night Em and I were beside ourselves when we opened our door and saw a Jacuzzi on the side of our room…literally heaven. (Actually, Coach Johnson would correct me and say it was “figuratively heaven” but, sh).

There were hammocks stretched out on our porches and iguanas crawling along the sand. I could’ve done without the iguanas, but Kat and Kris thought they were cool so I sucked it up while they took pictures of the wrinkly beasts.

Needless to say this trip was just the absolute PERFECT Instagram. The whole week could’ve been a panorama worthy of a minimum 80 likes.

Losing sucks though. And we did it twice. But, put the losing aside, take the positives out, and the good out weighs the bad by endless amounts. Playing two toptier teams can only make us better, and show us where we need to go. Cancun was a learning experience for all of us. We got to spend a holiday with our family–both our personal and extended BC fam–and take away parts we need to work on in our game. All in all, I could not have been more fittingly thankful for this trip to Mexico, and the chance to get better every day. Buenos noches amigos.