12 November 2002
First, happy birthday to my sister Lisa! Hopefully I'll get you in hockey pads by your 40th (that gives me seven years to convince you :).

Last night we lost to the Toasters (rather badly, I think—I always forget the score after the game), but I had a really fun time playing. I played Center, something I don't usually do on Mondays, and while I didn't score any goals or do anything spectacular, I felt great about the way I played. I had a lot of energy going on the ice, and I came off with just as much (though I think I lost a couple pounds in sweat). I guess it was my enthusiasm that earned me the POG (our player-of-the-game prize) for the first time ever, since it certainly wasn't my scoring ability. :D

Me with the POG