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Seriously, Andre

Oct 28

Posted by admin in life, tennis

I think I could have managed nicely reading your book and never learning about the crystal meth and the deception.

I would have been happy believing you were clean and that you demonstrated what hard work and untold hours of practice could accomplish.

I would have survived nicely practicing my game; thinking back on great wins and believing that natural talent could be supplemented naturally.

No. You ruined it. I did not need to know.

Then the final confession that you secretly hated playing tennis.

Seriously, what are you on now?

Let’s see how your name sells now?agassi

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A Little Update–Wii Sport Redux

Jan 28

Posted by admin in Advertisers, International Herald Tribune, Wii, life, sports, tennis

OK, I thought it was addictive. That was so yesterday. ”Addiction” may be a bit of an understatement. It’s too timid of a word. Every part of my body demonstrates my participation. I’m not in pain. I just can’t wait to go back to my playing field!

Yippee. it’s a snow day, and I am stuck inside! Not a problem.  I played tennis, actually much better today. I won a match. How ’bout that! I think I even managed to spin and lob the ball and do much better with my corners. Ha. It’s funny to hear yourself say all the usual tennis camaraderie language:  good shot, wow, beauty, you made it; nice set. It’s a video game. Yeah, just like a robot is a person. There’s something terrific about the interactivity.

Did I mention I’m winded? Think I’ll be able to do the Wii commercials for the Sport, make that sports! My scores are nothing to brag about, but the intensity of play is surprising. Was too tired after two tennis matches (best of 5), and two games of bowling (couple strikes and spares) to practice hitting balls out of the park (OK, did hit one homer).  Very little spring training baseball today. Amazing. What a great treat.

The problem with the game is that its popularity has made it hard to find. It’s in very short supply so when a store advertises that it’s in stock. Go. No, run there. As for price comparison. There’s little opportunity as it’s basically a child of standard price fixing. Hard to find it for less than $249. I’ve already had the equivalent of three private lessons so with my logic, I am well on the way to having paid for my personal trainer in just a few short days. That makes it a great purchase. Maybe it should be renamed: My In-House, Use Whenever I Want Personal Trainer. Yep, it’s a winner.

Trust me on this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqaPFAZS1K8

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Wheeeeeeeeeeee Addiction

Jan 28

Posted by admin in Roger Federer, life, sports, tennis

Yes, it’s true, you can be a gamer. It only takes some money and a remote control and bingo, you’re hooked. Trust me, it took less than 20 minutes to acknowledge how much fun this could be.

Tennis is my sport, but some of those Nintendo Wii calls are just off-base. I know that was a winning shot! I bent my knees, turned my body, and moved into the ball. What do they want from me? A real match?

I know I should be spending every minute watching and learning from the Australian Open, but this is wayyyyy more fun. I have already played doubles and a few sets of singles. Who thought I could find an indoor exercise program that worked up a sweat and didn’t leave me complaining about how BORING the activity was.

This is definitely not boring. It’s fun. It’s interactive, and that is from someone who has only owned this for a few hours and has yet to win a match. You’re hooked within seconds. I’ll get it. I’ll win. It’s all in the remote. nintendo-remoteWatch out Federer. I don’t need a new coach, just my Wii.

Then I’ll tackle golf, bowling, and boxing. They’re waiting for me.

First, it’s match point.

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