desire is the difference

Last week my tennis team had a heartbreaking loss.  The boys still have a chance to finish 1st in their region, but that one loss really got them down.  I was trying to think of a way to get their spirits up and help them continue to fight for what they really want.

I remembered when I had a tough loss in a tennis tournament one weekend, I had little confidence going into my next one.  My dad and I used to sit in his car before I would go out to play a match and listen to the same song, every time.  This time, my dad pulled a little red card out of his wallet that said, “Desire is the difference.”  He told me that the one who desires it the most would be victorious.  It would set me apart and I would have the drive I needed to succeed.  I have never let that motto leave my mind for one instant since.  Later on, my dad gifted me with that card.  It hasn't left my wallet since. (picture above)

 So I decided to stop by Hobby Lobby, pick up some red card stock, and make 10 cards for the boys.  I told them the story about my dad and how it had really helped me, not just with tennis, but in life.  The boys were really excited and it seemed to be just the inspiration they needed.

Now everyone always asks about the song we listened to.  Let's just say, we loved the Remember the Titans soundtrack.  So not only did we listen to this song, but we'd listen to the entire thing everywhere we went.  I hope you are ready to be inspired :) Here it is...

Remember the Titans: Titans Spirit (Score)

road trip

David and I got up really early to head to Asheville on the 30th! We wanted to make several stops along the way and bypass some closed roads in the process.

And.... We saw TONS of snow ❄❄❄ and this Georgia girl just had to go play in it!

David let me jam out to 90s (the only thing I listen to) almost the whole way. My favorites you ask? Every song written during the 1990's. Anything Goo Goo Dolls, Third Eye Blind, Matchbox Twenty, ALL boy bands, TLC, and Coolio just to name a few.

Confession: in high school, I named my tennis racket Rainmaker. Mostly, because I was obsessed with the song Real World by Matchbox Twenty. I told David about it in the car today, we had a good laugh. Instead of Coach Dove, maybe I'll have my tennis team call me Rainmaker. (Seriously kidding!!)

On our first night we dined at Tupelo Honey Cafe. Every time we mentioned going to Asheville, it was recommended to us that we eat there. It lived up to the expectations. The biscuit and honey was such a yummy start to the meal. I had "fried" chicken in nut flour and nuts(GF) it was amazing! And after our waiter went on about how famous their Brown Butter Pecan Pie was... well, we had to try it.

And he was right.... It was AMAZING!

We shared one piece, but we were wishing we hadn't!

David and I spent all of the 31st touring the Biltmore, Biltmore village, and downtown Asheville!

I had not been to the Biltmore since 2000 and David had never been, so we were soaking it all in!  It was gorgeous!  They were still decorated for Christmas and it was beautiful.  We went back for the Candlelight Tour.  All of the fire places and candles were lit, it was amazing.

Outside the Biltmore with the beautiful view!!

In front of the Biltmore, about to go in!

In the Biltmore conservatory!

      

We ate our New Year's Eve dinner at Cedric's in the Biltmore.  Cedric was the family dog that lived there.  I even got a picture with him...err...his statue.

And we couldn't leave sweet Hazel without bringing her back a yummy treat!

We went to Three Dog Bakery and picked up some treats that she absolutely LOVES!

She actually helped me write this post... but really she just walked on my key board and erased everything, so I got to start all over!

I hope you had a wonderful New Year!  We certainly did!

sick day

It's not a fun Saturday for me :( I'm feeling awful! I think I catch every virus that enters my classroom. So I have been looking for something to inspire me to get up and with it this weekend!

If you are from Atlanta and born before 90s, you probably fell in love with Big 90s Weekend on Star94, just like I did. I really enjoyed my time in the car on weekends, just to hear the tunes of my childhood! Now they don't play quite as much, but it inspired me to make my own Spotify 90s playlist. I always listen to it during my morning planning period. It makes for a great start to the day!

So in honor of Big 90s Weekend, I have put together, just a few 90s songs for you to enjoy! So get up on your feet and enjoy!



Music Playlist at MixPod.com
I hope you are having a great weekend! If you have any 90s requests for next weekend, or suggestions, leave a comment!

Happy dancing!