Jessica and I booked our flight and condo, I bought a city guide, we're hitting someone up for passes and saving all our money for the next month and going to the Zurich Classic in New Orleans!

Gawf Gal

Elkington and I at Tao in October

I was talking golf with mi padre tonight, which is always a funny thing. I was telling him how I like Brett Quigley a lot and how cool he was when I talked to him at the BHCC, and I really wanted him to win after his two 2nd place finishes. My dad has literally loved golf for decades, and I feel a little bit guilty that I've been into it for about 6 months yet have had all these great experiences. When I went to my first tournament, Jessica and I made friends with Elkington within 10 minutes of walking on the course, and that's really what started it all. I have a completely addictive personality (that's why I don't do drugs, I know I would never just try something once!) so once I get into something I really, really get into it. So now golf has consumed me, and all I've been thinking about the past week is how I can get to the Zurich in New Orleans next month. I can even explain how much I love tournaments, there's just nothing like it.

I convinced my dad and his buddies to let me tag along with them on Thursday, on the condition that I walk (I shot down their excuse that there wouldn't be room in the cart). My shoulder injury from when I flipped an ATV in September had flared up, so I think swinging a club will be out of the question, but I can at least be around golf all day. Plus I'm thinking of looking into working at one of the many courses in my area this summer, so I'll have an opportunity to chat up an acquaintance who does the hiring!

A funny and accurate Elk quote- imagine it with the Aussie accent- "Naw, Kates a gawf gal now!" I am totally a Gawf Gal.

All Work and No Play!

Jessica and I while in Palm Springs for the BHCC. I seriously have the best boss ever.

Jessica and I have the itch. Jessica is my boss/bff/golf&travel buddy, and we are so sick of our suburb we want to die (we are fairly dramatic people). Yesterday at work she said. "you know, there's the Zurich Classic in New Orleans in April and flights are only like $250 and I checked my condo and it's available..." We looked at each other and could see the mental plotting and scheming going on between the two of us. The whole rest of the day we kept bringing it up, and getting this gleam in our eyes and a little bit giddy about the prospect. My sister had stopped by the cafe and at one point burst out "What are you two giggling about?!" We really really really want to go. Bad. We are tournament enthusiasts! I don't know if we'll make it or not, but since yesterday I've been eyeing all of my belongings wondering what I could possibly sell on Craigslist. I wish I had a Tour job.

Life has yet to slow down and give me enough time on a good weather day to golf. I haven't even had time to watch the Transitions on tv. Today the sun is out and it isn't freezing, but I have to be at work in an hour, and I'll be stuck inside until dark. Early next week is looking promising, so hopefully it works out. I'm going to take some lessons next month at Trophy Lake, and I'm trying to talk my dad into letting me tag along next time he plays Chamber's Bay with his buddies. I really wish I'd gotten into golf in high school, it would be so much cheaper! Maybe I'll try for a summer job on a course.

Keep your fingers crossed that I can get to New Orleans!

Life!

Life has been rushing by lately. The musical I was in closed after 5 weekends of shows, I've been working almost every day in between shows and going to the Oregon coast this coming weekend, I'm working a Jon McLaughlin show tomorrow night in Seattle and all of my spare moments go to my beautiful dog, Huckleberry Finn. I haven't had much time for watching or writing about golf, never mind actually playing. I'm still looking for the perfect first set of clubs. Any suggestions?? I did finally have time to do a little shopping tonight, and I was scoping out golf clothes! If I had it my way I would wear summer dresses to golf, I don't believe in hiding my skin from sun rays and I live in strappy cotton dresses during the summer, but apparently spaghetti straps aren't okay on the course. I did pick up a couple cute argyle sweaters! Quintessential, no?



There are thoughts rolling around my mind begging to be written down, and I swear they're coming soon, but the next handful of days look like they're going to be a whirlwind. I'm going to miss the Honda Classic while I'm out of town and I'm commissioning Jessica to text me updates on all our guys. When life gets stressed like this I start compulsively day dreaming about being at a tournament- walking around in the sun with a drink in my hand, watching golf all day. It sounds heavenly, and it still cracks me up that I've fallen so hard for golf. And speaking of changes, I can't believe it's 11:30 and I'm barely keeping my eyes open, I feel like it's time to surrender my Night Owl card. Ah, the traps of becoming a semi-responsible adult. Anyway, I swear that there are posts of interest and wit coming up!