Sunday, June 26, 2011

Happy Birthday Derek Jeter!

Writing With Whitney bore its first post on June 27, 2010. Words couldn't and even today cannot express the sheer happiness I felt writing that first post. In the midst of the excitement that was the first week of the blog, I   slapped myself on the forehead because I decided to create the blog the day after one of the most greatest and memorable dates known to mankind...Derek Sanderson Jeter's birthday (Derek was born on June 26, 1974). Clearly that decision still haunts until this day but today, June 26, 2011 is my redemption for I will use this space to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEREK JETER!

The love I have for Derek Jeter spans beyond his gorgeous blue green eyes, scattered freckles on his nose, pearly white teeth and 6 foot 3 inches 180 pound frame, no, it's something much more than that. I first became enamored with Jeter in June 1995. I didn't know much about love but what I was certain of was the fact that I was 7 and my heart was pounding fast. That was me thinking "who is that man? He is cute!". For the past 16 years, that love has never died and I'll be the first to shout from the rooftop, "He is my husband and we've been married for over 10 years". Over that span of 10+ years, millions of women would go on to profess the same sentiment. 

While I can sit here and dispute their claims, I'll keep this post argument free and just say Happy 37th Birthday Derek Jeter. Enjoy this day, live it up, soak up every moment, and revel in the fact that your fans love you, appreciate you, and are grateful for your existence and your hard work. Thank you

Now, I couldn't leave my readers stranded. Here are a few photos and video of Derek that are sure to break your CPU's:












Friday, June 24, 2011

A Proud Duke Momma x 3!

Just when you thought the basketball madness had ended with the Dallas Mavericks being crowned the 2011 NBA Champions, yes folks are STILL talking about that, something happened that added to the wonderment of the National Basketball Association, the NBA Draft. Players from every college team across the United States, sat with family, friends, and fans alike to await the announcement of where they would start their professional careers. As if I wasn't excited to see where this array of talent were heading, my heart suffered near palpitations...times 3!

Among the talent being fussed over and ultimately drafted, 3 of my Duke Blue Devils had the honor of being drafted tonight: Kyrie Irving, Nolan Smith, and Kyle Singler. Needless to say, I was overcome with joy because every academic year, my heart and my schedule belongs to Duke. 2010 NCAA champions Nolan Smith, who was the 21st pick in the 1st round, will be heading to Portland while the 2nd round 3rd pick Kyle Singler will be headed to the Detroit Pistons. Freshman phenom Kyrie Irving was an impressive 1st round 1st pick who will be going to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

I am more than proud of what these guys have accomplished under the tutelage of Coach K and I truly wish them and EVERYONE who was drafted tonight nothing but the best. In the hopes that there isn't an NBA lockout next season, I look forward to seeing these men play and showing off their talents.

Congratulations to players who represented the NCAA well & knock them dead y'all!

XOXO,
Whitney