Flag Football Update: Kel Plays Among Champions!

That's right...I was brought in during the tournament...no pressure. My second night out at football, a rough catch quickly reminded me in warm ups that my old broken thumb is a bit of a hindrance for me, but after a good tape job from my new teammates Jelisa and David I was good to go. This was the game for the championship. Apparently this team had been in the final championship game for 5 consecutive years...but had yet to win it. As opposed to Monday night, they had their 3 girls...so I planned to watch most of the game from the sidelines and call out my cheerleadering talents from about 13 years ago. Two plays into the game they call me onto the field and I'm thinking this could be a mistake on their part. Only minutes later, Jen makes a great catch but then quickly meets the bony arm of some little Wake Forest undergrad and manages to start spurting blood from her nose. I try to remain calm (there is a reason I didn't go to med school...that's your job Deb and Chris!), but poor Jen loses an incredible amount of blood through her nose and is carted away to student health. This meant I was in for the rest of the game. Due to the great effort of the team in a last minute touchdown...the game was won and the championship was finally captured (in spite of my presence). Great job guys!!!! Jen is apparently doing well and although the inside of her nose is a bit jumbled...it appears there were no broken bones...thank goodness.

I'm now being encouraged to play Flackle...yes, this involves some honest to goodness tackling...is this a good idea...not so sure on this one. Maybe I should get through volleyball season first. Our team on Mondays is hanging strong in 2nd place and I'd like to give the 1st place team a run for their money...which probably won't work so well if I'm in a cast. Also thesis writing may be slowed by broken fingers...so guys I may be holding off on that offer.

And yes, Jelisa..."there is no Dana...only Zuul!"....1,2,3...BEAST!!! :)

Did I mention these people were fantastic?!

And apparently, Jelisa is also doing amateur comedy...when I find out when and where her next show is I will let you guys know...cuz I will probably be there...she's freakin hilarious!