The summer months (although we are still in August) feel like they've come and gone far too quickly for us this year. We've now settled into our home away from home across the border just in time for pre-season training and the camp.
My husband is gearing up for the season. The little boy inside of him dreams at night and hopes during the day that this year will be it. This will be the year they'll win the cup. I know he dreams about it not cause he's told me, but because whenever I catch a glimpse of him drifting off to sleep after a long day of training; its with a grin consumes his entire face....I've seen this face before over the course of our relationship and it's unmistakeable. At this level, when you've come so far and have worked so hard, they all have to believe. They need to believe that there's a chance that they could reach that next level in their career, that's what keeps them going. They all dream the same thing but hopefully they do not lose sight of what is more important, that they are living their dreams.
As for me, the summer months although they were cut sort were filled with family, friends, weddings, and travelling in Europe. Now it's almost time to hit the books again, while I sharpen my mind he sharpens his blades, or has already has, over the course of the past month and a bit.
Once again I am very excited to share all the excitement, trials, tribulations and comedy that will go on in our life this year so without an further adieu.
Let the hockey season begin!
HW
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Friday, May 7, 2010
Not everyome thinks being out of the playoffs is a bad thing...
My man's team is officially out of the playoffs. I think he's a little sad because he had such a great year, and he would have liked to just keep on playing. Not so secretly, I am happy to be headed back to our home in Canada to see all our friends and family. Before we leave though, there will be one more cocktail party so I will have to find something sharp to wear. I'm tired of dresses, so I think I'll just go high waisted dress pants, my tallest heels, and an elegant classic knit on top. How is the end of the playoffs for the other hockey wives and fans?! Is it dragging out like a dead horse, or slipping away too fast. Playoff comments, anecdotes, and questions welcomed.
-HW
-HW
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Girls Night
I'm having the other hockey ladies over for a pizza and beer party tonight to watch the game. I'm excited because I haven't had many chances to bond with the girls so this will be a great opportunity to get to know them better. What are some of the best girls nights or trips other women have planned as a group while their men are on the road?
HW
HW
Thursday, April 8, 2010
All we need is love...and hockey
Wow...I'm not often at a loss for words but returning from my long awaited blogging hiatus... I don't know where to start.
Firstly, I'm glad to see that everyone shared their opinions during my absence. This is an open space and I wanted to make it a free-forum to gain different perspectives from EVERYONE in the hockey community. However, what's with all the hate ladies?! I created this blog to be an inclusive space for all women who live in this hockey world, whether they are a wife, super-fan, fan, stripper, mother or female hockey player. Where has the sisterhood gone? I’m not asking you to agree, approve, or support the opinions or lifestyles of others just to practice compassion and to keep an open heart. We all can add value here...we just have to read between the lines sometimes to understand the writer’s perspective. On that note, let’s all try our best to learn from one and other and practice compassion while keeping an open mind. This site is not meant to be a blame game for the woes’ of the hockey life. Each instance is independent from the next. It was meant to be an online community for women to come together and talk about issues and hardships that effect them in the hockey world. I hope it will help to break down all serotypes from whatever label one might typically be placed under. The way I see it: no matter where we find ourselves in this hockey world I think that there is a place for us all. Whether we don an engagement ring, a wedding band, an oversized jersey, a face full of makeup and heels to a hockey game, or nothing at all to work... we are all women thus; we are technically on the same team.
I've been absent for the past month for good reason. My husband has had some recent luck in his career and our homestead has been a little unstable as we have been moved back and forth between two cities that aren't close. I'm not complaining though, life is good!
I think we really need to turn this topic around and discuss something positive. I would love to hear about the most successful types of charity events we have witnessed or as girlfriends and wives; have been involved in organizing. I think this idea sharing would be beneficial for the hockey arena communities as well as get the conversation back on track to somewhere positive for this blog. I look forward to your posts! Thanks for sticking with me sisters!
HW
Firstly, I'm glad to see that everyone shared their opinions during my absence. This is an open space and I wanted to make it a free-forum to gain different perspectives from EVERYONE in the hockey community. However, what's with all the hate ladies?! I created this blog to be an inclusive space for all women who live in this hockey world, whether they are a wife, super-fan, fan, stripper, mother or female hockey player. Where has the sisterhood gone? I’m not asking you to agree, approve, or support the opinions or lifestyles of others just to practice compassion and to keep an open heart. We all can add value here...we just have to read between the lines sometimes to understand the writer’s perspective. On that note, let’s all try our best to learn from one and other and practice compassion while keeping an open mind. This site is not meant to be a blame game for the woes’ of the hockey life. Each instance is independent from the next. It was meant to be an online community for women to come together and talk about issues and hardships that effect them in the hockey world. I hope it will help to break down all serotypes from whatever label one might typically be placed under. The way I see it: no matter where we find ourselves in this hockey world I think that there is a place for us all. Whether we don an engagement ring, a wedding band, an oversized jersey, a face full of makeup and heels to a hockey game, or nothing at all to work... we are all women thus; we are technically on the same team.
I've been absent for the past month for good reason. My husband has had some recent luck in his career and our homestead has been a little unstable as we have been moved back and forth between two cities that aren't close. I'm not complaining though, life is good!
I think we really need to turn this topic around and discuss something positive. I would love to hear about the most successful types of charity events we have witnessed or as girlfriends and wives; have been involved in organizing. I think this idea sharing would be beneficial for the hockey arena communities as well as get the conversation back on track to somewhere positive for this blog. I look forward to your posts! Thanks for sticking with me sisters!
HW
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