November 15, 2008
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Farewell to Coach
Last night I went to a ceremony for the varsity tennis coach at UMBC. He’s leaving to be the head coach of the Navy women varsity team after being at UMBC for over 20 years. I’ve known him for a few years, ever since I started the tennis club. Throughout the years I got to know him better through club, camp, and tennis classes. I don’t even know where to start to begin explaining how much respect and admiration I have for him. UMBC is losing an amazing man.
The person running the ceremony asked me to give a speech, but I absolutely hate public speaking and try to avoid it when I can. Instead, I decided to make a video instead with a bunch of club members. The basic idea of the video is that I keep on trying to finish this one last heartfelt statement, but each time I try to I get interrupted by a club member. Frustration and sillyness ensues. The video is below (p.s. it looks better in high quality. Just click on the video and it’ll take you to the youtube website version where you can choose that option). What you think?
Pictures from the evening:
By the way, you might have noticed I added a new playlist (scroll down to the bottom of the page to activate it). The songs I have right now are just some of my favorite love related songs, so feel free to check them out. Any suggestions for other good love songs? Big plus if it has amazing lyrics and a good melody!
Comments (13)
I like the video, very sweet and heart-felt!
Hmm…was this scripted?
I like your video a lot. What a nice tribute!
@BomCamChuoi -
Haha not really. We had a general idea of a scene, and then we just wing it. I was surprise at how natural it worked out
@TheCheshireGrins -
Thank you!
Oh that video was sooo funny!! I lol-ed, rofl-ed, *and* lmao-ed! =)
oO nice video :]
What a thoughtful video.
I came across your blog through datingish. I wish you luck with your job hunt! I totally know what you mean ’cause I recently graduated & was unable to find a job. Working at a daycare sounds fun.. especially to me but probably ’cause I’m partial. [I majored in education & am certified to teach in elementary schools..] I couldn’t find a school with vacancies ’cause of the economy so I’m currently subbing at a prek. They’re super cute~ You’d def have fun~
Awww you founded the clubbb??
Is he running away? D; Boo.
I have never even seen the tennis coach here. XD
@still_standing@datingish -
Thank you very much! Yea the economy is not doing me any favors. Hopefully I can get that daycare job because I need to start making some money haha. Thanks for visiting
@thepenguinishere -
Maybe if you play more tennis you would see him haha. I thought you already knew I started the club! Geez, way to know me -_-
A) You are super cute! Bwahahhaha…
B) You remind me of Parry Shen!
C) The video is pretty darn awesome! (And funny!) And just thoughtful!!!
@Femme003 -
You’re too kind. Funny you mention Parry Shen; he’s the guy I would want to play me in a movie if my life was made into one. Did you take a look at my profile by chance
@Roadlesstaken -
♥ :333