Entitlement to boast about something; the informal right to brag and boast about an achievement you've made.
Generally speaking, my achievements aren’t much to brag about, especially not on my blog. Getting right out of bed when the alarm clock goes off at 6am; hanging my clothes up as I take them off instead of throwing them on the hooks conveniently located in my closet; actually walking or driving past a Barnes & Noble without going inside and buying another book (have I mentioned how much I like to read?). These would all be small accomplishments for me as I go about my life. But as this semester comes to an end, and more specifically, as lacrosse season ends, I have something truly awesome to brag about.
Megan, my little sister, is a senior this year at George Mason University, which means the end to her collegiate lacrosse career as a Division I starter in midfield for the Mason team. The Bartlett’s have always been athletic, not to mention competitive, which makes us contenders on a field if nothing else, but Megan has emerged as the athlete of the family. I am so proud of her and what she’s achieved in all four years that she’s been away at school, but especially in this past season. She’s always been super exciting to watch when she’s in her element and the Mason team this year is playing as a unit like never before. They ended the regular season with a 12-4 overall record which includes a record breaking 7 game winning streak and a 6-1 record at home. When she finally says her farewell her name will remain on more then a few school record lists including; most goals in a game (5), most goals in a season (26), most ground balls in a career (144), and this is to name only a few. Plus, these are her numbers before the tournaments begin, although I'm not sure if those stats will "officially" count. She will forever have the honors of CAA player of the week and the second player ever from Mason to be named Nike Player of the Week.
I think that whenever the saying “going out with a bang” is referred to, there should be a picture of my sister, because she’s taken on her last season with all the fierceness of a woman not willing to go out quietly. She emerged as a true leader, deserves some of the credit for the way the team has come together this year, and for someone going into a season with just 7 goals total over three seasons, to score a whopping 26, it's just unbelievable!
The regular season is over but Mason is one of 4 the teams to have made it to the CAA tournament this weekend and if they get what they deserve they’ll be headed to the NCAA tournament at the end of May with champion rings to prove their right to be there. Selfishly I want it all for Megan, she’s overcome bad ref’s, misplaced criticism from the coaches, and in my slightly biased opinion, she deserves perfection this season. However, come what may, there’s so much to brag about and I couldn’t be prouder. If nothing else, they'll be playing overseas in June, savoring a trip she's earned and a game she loves to play.
Go Mason! Go Megan!
Generally speaking, my achievements aren’t much to brag about, especially not on my blog. Getting right out of bed when the alarm clock goes off at 6am; hanging my clothes up as I take them off instead of throwing them on the hooks conveniently located in my closet; actually walking or driving past a Barnes & Noble without going inside and buying another book (have I mentioned how much I like to read?). These would all be small accomplishments for me as I go about my life. But as this semester comes to an end, and more specifically, as lacrosse season ends, I have something truly awesome to brag about.
Megan, my little sister, is a senior this year at George Mason University, which means the end to her collegiate lacrosse career as a Division I starter in midfield for the Mason team. The Bartlett’s have always been athletic, not to mention competitive, which makes us contenders on a field if nothing else, but Megan has emerged as the athlete of the family. I am so proud of her and what she’s achieved in all four years that she’s been away at school, but especially in this past season. She’s always been super exciting to watch when she’s in her element and the Mason team this year is playing as a unit like never before. They ended the regular season with a 12-4 overall record which includes a record breaking 7 game winning streak and a 6-1 record at home. When she finally says her farewell her name will remain on more then a few school record lists including; most goals in a game (5), most goals in a season (26), most ground balls in a career (144), and this is to name only a few. Plus, these are her numbers before the tournaments begin, although I'm not sure if those stats will "officially" count. She will forever have the honors of CAA player of the week and the second player ever from Mason to be named Nike Player of the Week.
I think that whenever the saying “going out with a bang” is referred to, there should be a picture of my sister, because she’s taken on her last season with all the fierceness of a woman not willing to go out quietly. She emerged as a true leader, deserves some of the credit for the way the team has come together this year, and for someone going into a season with just 7 goals total over three seasons, to score a whopping 26, it's just unbelievable!
The regular season is over but Mason is one of 4 the teams to have made it to the CAA tournament this weekend and if they get what they deserve they’ll be headed to the NCAA tournament at the end of May with champion rings to prove their right to be there. Selfishly I want it all for Megan, she’s overcome bad ref’s, misplaced criticism from the coaches, and in my slightly biased opinion, she deserves perfection this season. However, come what may, there’s so much to brag about and I couldn’t be prouder. If nothing else, they'll be playing overseas in June, savoring a trip she's earned and a game she loves to play.
Go Mason! Go Megan!
#24 Megan in action
Mom & Dad escorting Megan on the field for her Senior Day Game
The whole family was able to make it for senior day!
