Columbus Crew

Columbus Crew was introduced as the first of the 10 inaugural Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs on June 15, 1994 and for the first time, Columbus Crew is going to play the Championship game. The team won Eastern Conference Championship last Thursday against the Chicago Fire and the first MLS Cup berth in club history. Major League Soccer announced Tuesday that Crew head coach Sigi Schmid has been named the 2008 MLS Coach of the Year with 17-7-6 and shattered the club record for points in a season (57).

Other than Ohio State Buckeyes, Columbus Crew is getting more loyal fans and I pray that next year that more fans will be attending the home games.

Boston Red Sox

Red Sox rally from 7-0 deficit to stay alive. :)

Red Sox Players' wives and girlfriends..........

The wives of Red Sox RHP Curt Schilling (Shonda) and RHP Mike Timlin (Dawn), along with OF Jacoby Ellsbury's girlfriend (Kelsey Hawkins), will run the Boston Marathon on Monday.

Okay... I am thinking about going back to swimming

I am way out of shape and my doctor wants me to exercise more often. Also, I am planning to lose pounds that I have gained. Swimming is one of my favorite exercises.

I am going to start slow. I have contacted a local Masters Swimming Team in Columbus (there are about 4 in the area). I picked the one closest to my home which is located at the Ohio State University location. In fact, one of the swimmers who is on the team is a speech and hearing major and would love to practice sign language. At least, I will have someone who can sign with me if I need to communicate. I can't wear hearing-aids in the water. They have many swimmers with ages from 18 to 50’s and 60’s so I won’t have any trouble fitting in. I will be 50 this year. Buckeye Masters Swim Club (BMSC) is an OSU sports club which is affiliated with United States Master Swimming (USMS).

Maybe when I am in back in shape, I might compete again since they compete with other swim clubs of other universities, and sometimes host home meets.

I was on the Masters Swimming Teams in the past. Here's the website about United States Masters Swimming. United States Masters Swimming (USMS) is a national organization that provides organized workouts, competitions, clinics and workshops for adults aged 18 and over. Programs are open to all adult swimmers (fitness, triathlete, competitive, non-competitive) who are dedicated to improving their fitness through swimming.

My younger days... the only deaf swimmer on the team

I have been been swimming in the water since I was very young and been on many swim teams over the years all the way up to my 30's. Back in the 60's and 70's when I was on various swim teams, during swim meets, I had one disadvantage that other swimmers had that I didn't was to hear the "starter". They were able to dive off the block before I could react so I was always last in the water. During the 3 year period that I was in my highest peak in swimming by coming in "first" in many events for butterfly and freestyle. I wonder what my "timings" would be if I started at the same time against other swimmers? Would I have been ahead of them like Mark Spitz did in the Olympics?

This is one of those I keep thinking and wondering "what if". LOL Believe me, I have alot of those. Today, swimming pools now have the technologies for the deaf who is able to start at the same time as "hearing" swimmers. I wished I had that when I was younger. I believed my best "time" for 50 meter freestyle was under 26 seconds and that was with "late start from the block". I can't remember my other times like my IMs and Butterflies. If I started at the same time, it would have been 24 or 25 seconds (I think).

Oh speaking of sports and I started attending my local public school (hometown)when I as about 12 years old which I was the only deaf student in the entire class. I played football when I was younger (in early 1970's) during my junior high school days but I gave up because the coaches didn't want me to play because I could not hear. All I asked for is play on the defense which was a no brainer. So, instead, I played soccer and I did well in that sport. In high school, I was the only freshman who made on the varsity soccer team and I was thankful for the coach to give me an opportunity. He was a tough coach and treated me like other players. Whenever I messed up, I get yelled at like he did with my teammates. I will always respected him for that. I considered me "able" regardless of my hearing loss. I wished there were more coaches like him during my younger days.

The deaf youth have it made over the years and didn't experienced as much as I did when I was younger. I am praying that this will continue to change over the years for the better. I am saying this for all disabilities, not just deafness.

By the way... ITS SUPER BOWL NIGHT

New England Patriots

I was born in the suburbs of Boston and grew up and lived in MA for 19 years before moving away. In my heart, I will always be loyal to all Boston/New England sports team including New England Patriots. I am a die-hard loyal to the Boston Red Sox.

Game is starting in about 10 mins so I will be watching and rooting for my team.

My wife was commenting to me last night

that I should come up with something to keep myself busy. I agree. This is one way to cope with my depression.











I could go back to:
1. Swimming- but pool times for lap swimming and location are always a problem. I was a member of United States Masters Swimming until I was diagnosed with MS. Now I am able to manage my MS, I can go back to swimming. Finding the right pool for me will be an issue.
2. Golfing - I love to play golf again. I have not played since I was diagnosed with MS. I am going to check out some golf leagues in Columbus.
3. Cycling - Can't, I sold my bike and my legs can't handle long distance cycling.
4. Bowling - I can bowl and I do enjoy bowling. I am going to check out some bowling leagues in Columbus.

I will look around and see what I can do this spring. Could be any sports without too much hardship for MS. When I was younger, I was very active in sports and played almost every sports that were created.

Championship Football Game Tonight

I will be rooting for Ohio State University Football team.