Jackie in South Carolina

Peanut butter and wine

2008-10-27T20:23:00.001-04:00

gives you the hiccups...

Shalom

2008-10-07T20:15:00.005-04:00

Notice these beautiful flowers my man brought me. He buys me flowers from time to time either just because or for a specific reason. These were because I had a terrible headache that sent me home from work. So he saw some sweet blue and white flowers. What he couldn't figure out is why everyone was giving him dirty looks and the checkout man wouldn't even speak or look at him. Well the first picture shows the beautiful flowers, the second, well Wari then saw the holiday we for some reason were celebrating. Love him!

Ode to Coaching

2008-10-07T19:47:00.002-04:00

Some pictures from last spring.

"instructing" (yelling)

huddle up litte ones

Celebration!

Group hug

Yes, another T-shirt but I was proud.

Trip to the Biltmore

2007-10-09T21:33:00.000-04:00

Whose that Red Grover?

2007-10-09T21:29:00.001-04:00

ELMO!!!

2007-10-09T21:24:00.000-04:00

Elmo's expedition at the Biltmore

2007-10-09T21:16:00.000-04:00

Elmo goes to the Biltmore

2007-10-09T20:42:00.000-04:00

The Cicada are coming

2007-05-23T10:51:00.000-04:00

Check out this article on the yucky little bugs invading Chicago...I saw some today and when I come up next week they will be in their prime!

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/05/070521-cicada-facts.html

and listen...

http://www3.nationalgeographic.com/animals/bugs/cicada.html

Laura, have you seen any yet?

Wari the french fencer!

2007-05-03T20:59:00.000-04:00

Yep, I met someone that is pretty cool. I have been seeing a guy that I am quite found of! He treats me well and is quite interesting. He is from Southern France. He moved to Greenville about 10 years ago. He is quite the fencer (yes, he plays with swords) and makes me smile! This weekend I am going with him to TN to watch him compete in the SE Qualifier for fencing...here is a picture of us at the wedding.

News

2007-05-03T20:52:00.000-04:00

Well I am sure you guys would like me to post on the history and current status of my left knee! Too bad. Sometime, I will write all that happened, the dislocated knee cap on the side of my leg, which actually I may have dislocated my entire knee. Then 2 months later I found out I 100% tore my acl, 50% tear of my mcl and 30% tear of my meniscus. I needed surgery, which I had on Feb 5th. Everything is going great and I just started to run and jump. I have about 50% strength in my left leg. I should be close to full strength by July. I have a gorgeous scar now too.

Oh crap, I just did tell you pretty much everything...oh well.

Thanks for the flowers and well wishes.

My 27th birthday dinner

2007-04-11T23:42:00.000-04:00

Pics from my 27th birthday...yes that was last August....I am a little behind.

Jodi's Wedding

2007-04-01T21:18:00.000-04:00

July 2006 Jodi Steffes wed Alex Welp. Jodi is my teammate and friend from Clemson University. She met Alex at Clemson. She was the assistant volleyball coach and he was an assistant basketball coach. They are a great couple!!! They had a fantastic slide show at the reception. There were some very embarrassing pictures of yours truly. It does mean so much to have such wonderful friends and to be a part of such glorious events!

Ode to ginormous sunglasses

2007-03-14T21:19:00.000-04:00

Top: Barb Seale's Dior
Middle: My Prada
Bottom: Glenna's Prada

Glenna's Baby Shower

2007-03-11T17:59:00.000-04:00

VA Beach

2007-02-25T10:02:00.000-05:00

My friend Lauren is the coolest! I met her early 2006 after she came back from a 3 year mission in Budapest, Hungry. Lauren grew up in good ol Seneca, SC and went to Presbyterian college. She played volleyball and softball there and I met her at the adult leagues in Greenville.

So that being said, Lauren was asked to speak at a church in Virginia Beach during the July 4th weekend. This church had sent members over to Hungry while Lauren was there and they wanted Lauren to give her testimony, hang out etc. So knowing full well that I would hop in a car and take a long road trip on a whim, she asked me to accompany her to what I know think is the "bestest place on earth".

We stayed with the sweetest couple from the church. He was an ex Navy man and she was a FANTASTIC cook! They opened their homes and hearts to us.

Once Lauren and I arrived to VA Beach, we went for a long jog, that was cut short (2.5 miles...Lauren kills me with the half marathon distances) to see a volleyball court on the beach. We stopped, chatted and played around a little.

After a shower we went out to a yummy seafood restaurant. After dinner we met an ex navy guy that explained to me how to spot the military mean versus the non military. I must say, military men are okay in my book ;-)

Lauren spoke at the church and received many well wishes from the members. It was amazing to meet so many caring people. After church we explored First Landing State Park where the English settlers landed in 1607. It was a lovely experience and I am thankful Lauren asked to to be her travel buddy!

Braedon Michael Stitt

2007-02-15T21:54:00.000-05:00

Here are some picture from June of me and little Braedon.

Another Charleston Weekend

2007-02-10T22:32:00.000-05:00

Okay so I am way behind on my posts, but since my recent surgery that has left me coach-bound, I have high hopes of catching up on everything past. Back in oh June 2006 Lynn and I went to Charleston again for another EEVB tournament. We played open doubles. Lynn's birthday was the Thursday before so we ate in Mac Grill on her honor and I asked them to sign "Happy Birthday". If you have ever experienced a birthday at Mac Grill, sometimes the sign in Italian Operaish type. An embarresed Lynn is a Happy Jackie!!!

We stayed at Shevlin's new pad. It is less than a mile from IOP and looks like something out of cribs. Backyard pool, spa and the house was CLEAN!!!

We went to none other than wild wings that night. Lynn and I barely drank. I actually think that I did not drink at all and Lynn and I ended the night by playing scavenger hunt at the bar...example find white sneakers...etc. I had a blast.

Chris Ward and cute family came down to the beach and they are doing great. Chris actually joined us for a pint and it was wonderful to see an old friend!!

Chicago

2007-02-08T12:48:00.000-05:00

Memorial Day I flew back home to Chicago to visit my brother and sis-in-law. While I was there we went on an architectural boat tour and went to see Spam-A-Lot. They also had a gathering at their house. Here are some of the pictures.

2006-09-26T17:34:00.000-04:00

arrrrg

2006-08-14T09:58:00.000-04:00

Why are pirates always in style?

Girl's night

2006-07-24T08:57:00.000-04:00

At least once a month, the ladies try to get together for dinner, movies or anything fun. This is a picture of one such outing. All of the ladies either play volleyball or a gf or wife of a guy that plays. It really is such a wonderful group of ladies!! This was SKIRTS only night.

way back in May

2006-07-18T10:00:00.000-04:00

These pictures are from an EEVB tournament on IOP.

Crazy times with tall boys

2006-06-28T22:15:00.000-04:00

Although, not exactly the tall boys we were looking for, but they will do!

A good ol fashioned kegger

2006-06-20T14:44:00.000-04:00

So my friend Lynn had a kegger a while back. Here are some of the pics. I promise, I don't drink much, but bad things happen when you play 7 straight games of the blasted pong!

Cinco de Mayo

2006-05-26T13:57:00.000-04:00

So, yes these pictures are from a while ago. I planned on playing volleyball with these people, but the rain storms sent us scurrying for Coronas.

We don't wear shoes in our house

2006-05-25T11:23:00.000-04:00

You ask and ask them to take their shoes off when they enter the house, but they just don't listen.

Biltmore on Easter

2006-05-15T10:59:00.000-04:00

On Easter, my father and I enjoyed the Biltmore house near Ashevillle, NC. We bought the yearly pass, in case anyone is interested. My favorite room was his bedroom with the windows open and the sheer white curtains blowing in the breeze. It was a beautiful day. I am adding some of the tulip pictures and one picture of a funky hangy ball.

Jodi, I will miss you

2006-05-08T22:25:00.000-04:00

Jodi and Alex came to visit before they moved to Richmond. We spent most of our last time together staring at the delicious pies at Coffee Underground.

Flickr

2006-05-07T21:38:00.000-04:00

I added pictures to www.flickr.com/photos/jackiedalleska
Much love!!!

mew

2006-04-17T16:51:00.000-04:00

KITTEN POWER!!!

Run Charleston, Run

2006-04-05T16:36:00.000-04:00

On a bright and sunny Friday, Julia, Lynn and Jackie begin their adventure to Charleston for the Cooper River Bridge Run. This is a 10K run, amazingly over the Cooper River Bridge. We started the festivities at the Library, where Kari and JB joined us. They were visions in pink...Wait JB was wearing salmon.
We enjoyed dinner at the Southern Brewery, which is a lot like Blue Ridge in Greenville. Dinner was delicious and then it was off to bed.
At 6:30 we FINALLY awoke and rushed to get to the race. We walked two miles from our hotel to the start line. Lynn started in front with all the "cool" people and Julie and Jackie jumped in not much behind her.

We all finished the race, Lynn in 44 minutes, Jackie in 57 minutes and Julie in 64 minutes. I was proud of everyone and the race was over...or was it...
We then had a few beverages at the roof top bar at the square. Corona tastes real nice after 6 miles!!! I ran in to Nick there. It was awesome to see him. Apparently, Brent Stover was supposed to be around, but was no where to be found. Anyone who knows Brent will laugh at that. Never did see Brent.

After lunch at the Brick (which is a dive, but the food was grrrrreat), us chicks went to IOP for some sand volleyball. We actually played on the main court at the "Jammer". Lynn and Jackie, were the two crazies who actually went swimming in the ocean. I have decided to add surfing on my list of things to do...

After a shower, power nap, and dinner the "chicks" went for a night on the town. We started at Henry's (everyone always does) and wandered to Wet Willies. How we decided on Wet Willies is beyond me, but I actually had a good time. We started dancing and wanted more. Kari recommended we go to City Bar and boy was that a good idea.
We danced more, a whole lot more and when I came back from getting another drink, Lynn was wearing a captains hat.

See in the blurred image from Carolinanightlife.com

The owners of the hat were a bunch of guys from Atlanta. We proceeded to dance and laugh with them to the end of the night. Much love guys!!!

Sunday morning it was breakfast at Vickery's and back to the beach for more volleyball and a little beach football, props to Nick's friend Ross for the football. We all learned that since I am an only child, I can throw but not catch. I am really bad!!

It was a super fun weekend and I am glad for all the memories made.

Hi Neighbor!

2006-03-27T10:32:00.000-05:00

A couple weekends ago I played in a big southeast indoor volleyball tournament. For a group of girls that have not played together I think we did pretty well, with the exception of when the tsunami hit. This was one of the most fun times I have had in a while, on and off the court! The picture is the team. Some from Greenville, Charleston and Columbia.

My Space

2006-03-26T13:50:00.000-05:00

So I have given in to the My Space craze. Actually I think everyone should join. Check out my site www.myspace.com/jacksattacks if just to check out the song I have. If you like it I can burn a cd!

5K

2006-03-07T13:30:00.000-05:00

I ran my first 5k at the Reedy River Run in Greenville this past weekend. My time was 28:10, which is okay for me. Jodi ran too and we had so much fun. Halfway to the 10k. I have less than 1 month. I am scared. There are plenty of pictures on www.greenvilleonline.com so check it out.

2 additions

2006-02-21T09:37:00.000-05:00

The other two activities are to take a relaxing vacation by myself (or Allison Hucks if you want to) and traveling to Europe this summer.

cha-cha-changes

2006-02-21T09:13:00.000-05:00

This post is dedicated to the positive!!
So, if you didn't know my boyfriend of one year and I broke up about a month ago. Many people have the advice to "start seeing someone new, and very hot, that is the best way to get over someone." I don't like that advice. Apparently, that is the advice my ex is taking since he has been dating as much as possible. Look out Greenville! Ha, anyway I have set some goals. I wanted my friends to see these goals, and possibly add some suggestions and if you are truly my friends, help me achieve them.
1. Join a church
2. Compete in a mountain bike race (Olivia HELP!)
3. Shoot under 100 in golf (this may take a while!)
4. Win at least 2 sand volleyball tournaments this summer.
5. Run in Cooper Bridge Run
Any suggestions or words of encouragement would be stellar!

"Tubby Time"

2006-02-16T12:18:00.000-05:00

Fun in the Truck

2006-02-08T10:02:00.000-05:00

Jackie: I was driving my father's Dodge Ram 2500 diesel 4wd truck. I snapped this one day after work. I missed the part when she was sitting in the driver's side.
Soda: I like riding in the big truck!!! It makes me feel all tough and furry!

Your thoughts

2006-01-30T09:49:00.000-05:00

I have a request. Selfish polling!!!
I have two questions for everyone. This is for fun, and mostly because I don't have anything else to blog about.

1. I am giving the Porsche Cayenne to my Pops. That means I get a new car.
a. Station Wagon
b. Small SUV
c. Car
d. Truck
e. Motorcycle with side car for Soda
All thoughts and experiences are appreciated and hybrid is not out of the question!

2. Going to get hair colored.
blonde, brown, red or anywhere in between.
I think I know what I want to do...but I want to hear opinions.

Climb on!

2006-01-12T13:56:00.000-05:00

I have the coolest rec team anyone could ask for. Since we did not have volleyball league play this Wednesday, we went to Rocks and Ropes in Greenville for a little "team bonding". That place is great. Notice how short I look next to John Stamper! Ex Chicago Bear turned volleyball player = force to be seen!

Portland

2006-01-03T12:41:00.000-05:00

I have been on about a 1 month delay! Here are the pictures form Portland.

Soda loves cold weather

2005-11-29T12:27:00.000-05:00

We had a great trip up to the land of Lincoln. As soon as we arrived in B-N (Bloomington-Normal) we all went for a walk in the park. That would be 3 dogs and 5 people. After the most delicious Thanksgiving feast, we took another walk in 18 degree weather. Soda loved it, me not so much.
Friday we had dinner with my parents. It was nice to see them. Saturday was a day of eating and relaxing. There was a nap and awesome Arabic food. I learned that zackie (not sure of the spelling) means tastes good.
Soda was happy at the Taha household. She managed to get a lot of table scraps and lots of loving.
It is a good thing the trip went well...Mostly because we will be doing it all over again in a month...Merry Christmas!

Happy Thanksgiving

2005-11-23T12:06:00.000-05:00

Last night my Mommy pulled the suitcase out from the closet. My eyes got big and I was worried. I wondered where she was going as she piled sweaters and scarves in. Then the best thing ever happened. She started packing my suitcase with treats and chew toys. Woofie yay yay!
I found out we are going to Normal, Illinois. Normal...anything but. We are driving up to Illinois to visit both of the fams. I hear there is a dalmation mix with bionic knees. Yezin promised at least 3 walks a day and a doggie park. I am soooo excited. I hope everyone has an awesome Thanksgivng, everyone has safe travels and don't forget to give your pooch some turkey.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Soda

Good times, great friends

2005-11-16T14:27:00.000-05:00

Who is this crazy Siberian woman? Is it an accessory or a Fraggle? This is Brooke with a scarf on her head; scarf courtesy of O-luv. I had a great time hanging out with the crew of Brooke, Jeff, Olivia, Matt and Yezin. Glad we all got together!

2005-11-04T17:10:00.000-05:00

So by request from friends, I will start my own blog. Since I am not newly married, nor have I been in a foreign country for an adventure for years, or had a baby with one on the way, I will mostly have information and pictures of my fur-kid Soda. Small articles of interest in other areas of my life, but mostly the large eared, furry, talkative bacon loving canine that blesses my life.

Happy Soda

2005-11-04T17:06:00.000-05:00

This was the jolliest day for the pup, EVER!