Well, I’ve set an interesting running and fundraising challenge for myself: 12 marathons in 12 months in 2012! And all for fundraising for Cancer Research UK!
http://www.justgiving.com/Holly-Young2012
The two most important women in my life, the women who made the person I am today, were touched by cancer in significant ways. My mother, Nancy Sartain Robinson, lost her battle with breast, bone, and brain cancer at the early age of 48. My aunt, Dr. Peggy Sartain, who was like a second mother to me, successfully battled uterine cancer. More importantly, she served as Pediatric Oncologist at Children’s Medical Center, Dallas, Texas for 31 years, and touched the lives of thousands of children and their families who were affected by childhood cancer.
In memory of these remarkable women, I am running 12 marathons in 12 months in 2012. Basically, one marathon a month. I have already completed Dubai International Marathon in January and Seville Marathon is THIS Sunday! I have 10 others sprinkled throughout the year as well.
I’ve set a massive fundraising goal for myself (£12,000) so please consider supporting my chosen charity, Cancer Research UK by donating through my JustGiving page. Donating this way is simple, fast and totally secure.
Please join me on my marathon journey and help to find a cure for this dreaded disease. Your support would be greatly appreciated!
Friday, February 17, 2012
Viva Sevilla!
Wow, those three weeks rolled by at warp speed....is it already time for another marathon? Actually, yes! Marathon Dos takes me to sunny Seville, Spain.
What can I tell you about this race? Sunday, the 19th, is race day with a not-so-early 9:30 AM start. Temps at the race start should be 36 F with an expected temperature of 68 F at the finish line. An impressive start and finish at the Seville Olympic Stadium, with a winding urban circuit route.
This weekend's road crew consists of the Budman! Thanks, sweetheart!
Bags are packed, running gear collected, and boarding passes in hand. A couple of logistical challenges did surface in simply getting to Seville: (1) no direct flight from LHR, so flying to Madrid, and then on to Seville, which is about 6 hours of travel time, and (2) we narrowly avoided the Iberia pilots strike (thankfully, am flying BA codeshare so my flight was NOT cancelled). I was starting to get a visual of planes, trains, and automobiles. Catastrophe averted.
Catch you on the flip side of 26.2 miles.
What can I tell you about this race? Sunday, the 19th, is race day with a not-so-early 9:30 AM start. Temps at the race start should be 36 F with an expected temperature of 68 F at the finish line. An impressive start and finish at the Seville Olympic Stadium, with a winding urban circuit route.
This weekend's road crew consists of the Budman! Thanks, sweetheart!
Bags are packed, running gear collected, and boarding passes in hand. A couple of logistical challenges did surface in simply getting to Seville: (1) no direct flight from LHR, so flying to Madrid, and then on to Seville, which is about 6 hours of travel time, and (2) we narrowly avoided the Iberia pilots strike (thankfully, am flying BA codeshare so my flight was NOT cancelled). I was starting to get a visual of planes, trains, and automobiles. Catastrophe averted.
Catch you on the flip side of 26.2 miles.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Marathon #2 - Seville
As I suspected, these marathons each month will start coming faster and faster! Marathon #2 is a week from tomorrow. Already getting a bit excited, so more on the actual race as it gets closer.
As I was out for my run yesterday, I was thinking about my next marathon outing and how I would love to have a really good run, perhaps even a super fast time (by my standards of course). It's all relative, friends.
I was immediately struck by 2 of my favorite quotes; these quotes are from two different centuries, one a runnner/one probably not, but still have the same theme - it's the act of trying that is important.
"Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising every time we fail" - Confucious
"The momentum of once step leading to another is more important than the pace!" - Jeff Galloway
A metaphor for life I think as well! So, perhaps completion of each race is success enough and if that PB (personal best in runner's lingo) happens, that's a bonus!
As I was out for my run yesterday, I was thinking about my next marathon outing and how I would love to have a really good run, perhaps even a super fast time (by my standards of course). It's all relative, friends
I was immediately struck by 2 of my favorite quotes; these quotes are from two different centuries, one a runnner/one probably not, but still have the same theme - it's the act of trying that is important.
"Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising every time we fail" - Confucious
"The momentum of once step leading to another is more important than the pace!" - Jeff Galloway
A metaphor for life I think as well! So, perhaps completion of each race is success enough and if that PB (personal best in runner's lingo) happens, that's a bonus!
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Dubai marathon... the details
Morning dawned early..about 4 am for the start of the Dubai International Marathon on Friday, January 27th. As some of you remember from previous posts, due to work committments, the Marrakech Marathon I was scheduled to run on 1/29 was "kaboshed". Given I was already in Dubai for 2+ weeks on business, I was able to enter that race and still get that January marathon completed. Check!
The race was flat, well organized, with lots of water and gatorade stops, sadly SUPER low on crowd support, and essentially an out and back course. Mind numbingly boring under normal circumstances, but lucky for me, I had an HP UAE colleague runnning with me. Thanks Ajda!
Here we are moving to the start line for a 7:00 AM start.
The temperature at the start of race was about 64 degrees F, but overhead sun (no cloud cover) and rising temperatures throughout the morning meant that the high during the run was 78 degrees F. OK, I know for you Texas running buddies that does not sound too bad, but when you have not trained in Texas heat for 10+ years, you lose that conditioning.
Suffice to say, by mile 13, dehyrdation and nausea had settled in and kept me company for about 7 miles. At each water stop, I not only drank gatorade and water, but usually poured 2 bottled of water over my head. After 5 or 6 times of this repeated action, I actually began to feel human at mile 20-21.
Here are some "action shots" from along the course.
A final run time of 5:08 was not ideal but I had gone into the race with the mindset that this was just another long run.
What I can say is that I had a FAN-TAS-TIC road crew, led by the Budman, and supported by Faz, G, and Rambo! Thanks guys...for making the effort! Your presence warmed my heart.
The race was flat, well organized, with lots of water and gatorade stops, sadly SUPER low on crowd support, and essentially an out and back course. Mind numbingly boring under normal circumstances, but lucky for me, I had an HP UAE colleague runnning with me. Thanks Ajda!
Here we are moving to the start line for a 7:00 AM start.
The temperature at the start of race was about 64 degrees F, but overhead sun (no cloud cover) and rising temperatures throughout the morning meant that the high during the run was 78 degrees F. OK, I know for you Texas running buddies that does not sound too bad, but when you have not trained in Texas heat for 10+ years, you lose that conditioning.
Suffice to say, by mile 13, dehyrdation and nausea had settled in and kept me company for about 7 miles. At each water stop, I not only drank gatorade and water, but usually poured 2 bottled of water over my head. After 5 or 6 times of this repeated action, I actually began to feel human at mile 20-21.
Here are some "action shots" from along the course.
A final run time of 5:08 was not ideal but I had gone into the race with the mindset that this was just another long run.
What I can say is that I had a FAN-TAS-TIC road crew, led by the Budman, and supported by Faz, G, and Rambo! Thanks guys...for making the effort! Your presence warmed my heart.
Happy 200th Birthday, Charlie
Today marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens (February 7, 1812 – June 9, 1870), the English novelist known for such favorites as A Christmas Carol, A Tale of Two Cities, Pickwick Papers, and Little Dorrit...just to name a few.
What many people do not know is that Dickens chose to write about the disenfranchised, the physically disabled, the poor, the infirmed....in other words, he wrote about the challeneges of everyday people. Perhaps that is why his books still resonate so well today.
What is your favorite Dickens book or short story?
What many people do not know is that Dickens chose to write about the disenfranchised, the physically disabled, the poor, the infirmed....in other words, he wrote about the challeneges of everyday people. Perhaps that is why his books still resonate so well today.
What is your favorite Dickens book or short story?
Sunday, February 05, 2012
Dubai International Marathon: 1 done, 11 to go
The January marathon is history. Finish time: 5:08
Details to follow.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Doing business in UAE
Sensitivity to other cultures is important, never more so than when doing business. This month, I find myself back in the UAE for extended period of time in a series of client meetings. While I have read up on "acceptable" behavior for this region, knwoing when and how to apply it is the key.
A few observations:
(1) Doing business as a woman can present some unique challenges, i.e. not extending my hand to an Emirati mail for a handshake unless he offers his hand ot me first. For those men with long beards, this signifies a more conservative belief system, and as such, I should not use direct eye contact.
(2) Please refer to all clients as "Mr." or "Mrs." for the first few meetings until you have established the basis of an ongoing relationship or they invite you to refer to them by their first name.
(3) Respect hospitality.
(4) Recognise that honour or saving face is exceptionally important in any negotiation or business transaction. Be prepared to be indirect when saying no or declining an offer.
(5) Behave with sensitivity where alcohol is concerned.
(6) Steer clear of food products that are pork.
(7) Negotiations may take a long time and require several visits. This is partly to build trust, and partly because decisions may be made elsewhere. Decisions are made at the top, by consensus, often with the help of various committees. Once plan is made, expect swift action.
(8) Spoken word or verbal communication is more important than written communication. You get better results and quicker responses by meeting people or calling them rather than emailing them.
(9) Most meetings in the Arab world are "circular" rather than "linear". This means that your Emirati counterpart will in most cases not stick to a fixed agenda in terms of order, re-visit points when you thought you had cleared them, and regularly raise personal issues, comments or observations in the middle of a business discussion.
A few observations:
(1) Doing business as a woman can present some unique challenges, i.e. not extending my hand to an Emirati mail for a handshake unless he offers his hand ot me first. For those men with long beards, this signifies a more conservative belief system, and as such, I should not use direct eye contact.
(2) Please refer to all clients as "Mr." or "Mrs." for the first few meetings until you have established the basis of an ongoing relationship or they invite you to refer to them by their first name.
(3) Respect hospitality.
(4) Recognise that honour or saving face is exceptionally important in any negotiation or business transaction. Be prepared to be indirect when saying no or declining an offer.
(5) Behave with sensitivity where alcohol is concerned.
(6) Steer clear of food products that are pork.
(7) Negotiations may take a long time and require several visits. This is partly to build trust, and partly because decisions may be made elsewhere. Decisions are made at the top, by consensus, often with the help of various committees. Once plan is made, expect swift action.
(8) Spoken word or verbal communication is more important than written communication. You get better results and quicker responses by meeting people or calling them rather than emailing them.
(9) Most meetings in the Arab world are "circular" rather than "linear". This means that your Emirati counterpart will in most cases not stick to a fixed agenda in terms of order, re-visit points when you thought you had cleared them, and regularly raise personal issues, comments or observations in the middle of a business discussion.
Friday, January 13, 2012
"12 in 12 in 2012" Tuesday Update
T-2 weeks to Marrakech Marathon Dubai International Marathon (race #1).
Yea, I know, it is actually Friday, but the blog has been silent for a bit during the holidays. Vacation in Hawaii and all that stuff meant I never wanted to pull the PC out to post an update.
Suffice to say, the training has continued in earnest, with my longest runs being completed during the Christmas week. The taper is in full force now, with the goals of proper diet, enough sleep/rest, and completion of minor runs (this weekend will be a 12 miler) on the top of the list.
The big news is that due a work project in Dubai, I will not be able to run in the Marrkech marathon. Main reasons are the time off, no direct flights from Dubai to Marrakech, and too much time will be spent on airplanes getting back and forth. As luck would have it (the gods were indeed smiling), I am able to run in the Dubai International Marathon on the same weekend as the Marrakech Marathon. So, to quote the Crosby, Stills, and Nash song, "All aboard the train" except that this train to Marrakech is now actually a plane to Dubai.
Race day is Friday, January 27th. The Dubai course is flat, is an out and back course, and temps should be in upper 60s/low 70s. Not my favorite running weather but an option given the other constraints.
How do I feel? Actually, the body has been tired and sore over the last couple of weeks. Shin splints have been the main culprit as well as that left calf soreness returning (remember the muscle tear in London 2009????). Like any experienced marathoner, I pulled back the road running and did some cross training and that seems to have helped the shin splints, and slightly improved the calf soreness. I am not 100% yet but still two weeks before D-Day so will keep at it.
Fundraising has been solid and consistent, with 40% of the £10,000 goal being attained. I still have quite a few ideas up my sleeve and it is just the start of the marathon events. PLEASE: If you, a family member, or friend have personally been touched by cancer, please consider donating to Cancer Research UK on behalf of my "marathon" marathon journey.
www.justgiving.com/Holly-Young2012
Yea, I know, it is actually Friday, but the blog has been silent for a bit during the holidays. Vacation in Hawaii and all that stuff meant I never wanted to pull the PC out to post an update.
Suffice to say, the training has continued in earnest, with my longest runs being completed during the Christmas week. The taper is in full force now, with the goals of proper diet, enough sleep/rest, and completion of minor runs (this weekend will be a 12 miler) on the top of the list.
The big news is that due a work project in Dubai, I will not be able to run in the Marrkech marathon. Main reasons are the time off, no direct flights from Dubai to Marrakech, and too much time will be spent on airplanes getting back and forth. As luck would have it (the gods were indeed smiling), I am able to run in the Dubai International Marathon on the same weekend as the Marrakech Marathon. So, to quote the Crosby, Stills, and Nash song, "All aboard the train" except that this train to Marrakech is now actually a plane to Dubai.
Race day is Friday, January 27th. The Dubai course is flat, is an out and back course, and temps should be in upper 60s/low 70s. Not my favorite running weather but an option given the other constraints.
How do I feel? Actually, the body has been tired and sore over the last couple of weeks. Shin splints have been the main culprit as well as that left calf soreness returning (remember the muscle tear in London 2009????). Like any experienced marathoner, I pulled back the road running and did some cross training and that seems to have helped the shin splints, and slightly improved the calf soreness. I am not 100% yet but still two weeks before D-Day so will keep at it.
Fundraising has been solid and consistent, with 40% of the £10,000 goal being attained. I still have quite a few ideas up my sleeve and it is just the start of the marathon events. PLEASE: If you, a family member, or friend have personally been touched by cancer, please consider donating to Cancer Research UK on behalf of my "marathon" marathon journey.
www.justgiving.com/Holly-Young2012
da Vinci Day
The long awaited day is here: Today is da Vinci Day!!!!!
So, why all the fuss? The Leonardo da Vinci: Painter at the Court of Milan Exhibit is the most complete display of Leonardo’s rare surviving paintings ever held. This unprecedented exhibition – the first of its kind anywhere in the world – brings together sensational international loans never before seen in the UK and all in one place, the National Gallery in London.
The event has been sold out for months, with my tickets being purchased early last fall.
What does the exhibit focus on?While Leonardo was a man of many skills and accomplishments, this exhibit focuses on Leonardo, the painter. Many of the works being shown were completed while he painted at the court of Milan.
What paintings are on display?Featuring the finest paintings and drawings by Leonardo and his followers, the exhibition examines Leonardo’s pursuit for perfection in his representation of the human form. Works on display include ‘La Belle Ferronière’ (Musée du Louvre, Paris), the ‘Madonna Litta’ (Hermitage, Saint Petersburg) and ‘Saint Jerome’ (Pinacoteca Vaticana, Rome).
The two versions of Leonardo’s ‘Virgin of the Rocks’ – belonging to the National Gallery and the Louvre – will also be shown together for the first time. The final part of the exhibition features a near-contemporary, full-scale copy of Leonardo’s famous ‘Last Supper’.
http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/leonardo-da-vinci-painter-at-the-court-of-milan
Bring on "da" man!
So, why all the fuss? The Leonardo da Vinci: Painter at the Court of Milan Exhibit is the most complete display of Leonardo’s rare surviving paintings ever held. This unprecedented exhibition – the first of its kind anywhere in the world – brings together sensational international loans never before seen in the UK and all in one place, the National Gallery in London.
The event has been sold out for months, with my tickets being purchased early last fall.
What does the exhibit focus on?While Leonardo was a man of many skills and accomplishments, this exhibit focuses on Leonardo, the painter. Many of the works being shown were completed while he painted at the court of Milan.
What paintings are on display?Featuring the finest paintings and drawings by Leonardo and his followers, the exhibition examines Leonardo’s pursuit for perfection in his representation of the human form. Works on display include ‘La Belle Ferronière’ (Musée du Louvre, Paris), the ‘Madonna Litta’ (Hermitage, Saint Petersburg) and ‘Saint Jerome’ (Pinacoteca Vaticana, Rome).
The two versions of Leonardo’s ‘Virgin of the Rocks’ – belonging to the National Gallery and the Louvre – will also be shown together for the first time. The final part of the exhibition features a near-contemporary, full-scale copy of Leonardo’s famous ‘Last Supper’.
http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/leonardo-da-vinci-painter-at-the-court-of-milan
Bring on "da" man!
Thursday, January 12, 2012
2012 is really here
First week back at work from Christmas and New Year break, and all I can say, it's tough! Can I find a way retire to Hawaii and live there permanently?
I mean it.
Really...I do.
I mean it.
Really...I do.
Thursday, January 05, 2012
"To bucket or not" - that is the question
Being a type-A, self-directed individual, setting goals is something I usually never shy away from (i.e. 12 marathons in 12 months, etc.). Still, I was impressed by a fellow Baylor friend (and FB co-hort, Gary A. - you know who you are :-)) after reading his FB post last year about creating his 2011 bucket list.
So, I have taken a page out of his book for 2012, although the Budman has informed me that I already had a full 2012 bucket list. Clearly, I did not agree, hence this post.
So, yes, my bucket list for 2012 has been set, but somehow felt I did not need the added pressure of posting the list for all to view....
Have anyone else created a list for 2012?
So, I have taken a page out of his book for 2012, although the Budman has informed me that I already had a full 2012 bucket list. Clearly, I did not agree, hence this post.
So, yes, my bucket list for 2012 has been set, but somehow felt I did not need the added pressure of posting the list for all to view....
Have anyone else created a list for 2012?
Monday, January 02, 2012
Lovin' the Aloha State
Yes, the Budman and I are probably some of the last people I know to get to Hawaii...better late than never.
After a quick stop in Dallas for a pre Christmas visit with the family, we headed off to Oahu on Christmas Day. Mele Kalikimaka!!!
Translation: Mele Kalikimaka - Merry Christmas. The words "Mele Kalikimaka" are a phonetic translation. When the missionaries and other Westerners first brought the custom of Christmas to the islands the Hawaiians had difficulty pronouncing Merry Christmas and turned it into words that rolled more easily off their tongues. Of course, I already knew this thanks to Bing's Christma song, Mele Kalikimaka. Sad but true.
New Year's finds us in Maui - Hau'oli Makahiki Hou - Happy New Year. The western Christmas and New Year fell during this same time of the year that the Hawaiians traditionally honored the earth for giving them plenty to eat. This period of resting and feasting was called Makahiki (mah-kah-HEE- kee). It lasted for 4 months, and no wars or conflicts were allowed during this time. Because makahiki also means "year", the Hawaiian phrase for "Happy New Year" became "Hau'oli (happy) Makahiki (year) Hou (new)"(how-OH-lee mah-kah-hee-kee ho).
Catch you on the on the flip side of Hawaii.
After a quick stop in Dallas for a pre Christmas visit with the family, we headed off to Oahu on Christmas Day. Mele Kalikimaka!!!
Translation: Mele Kalikimaka - Merry Christmas. The words "Mele Kalikimaka" are a phonetic translation. When the missionaries and other Westerners first brought the custom of Christmas to the islands the Hawaiians had difficulty pronouncing Merry Christmas and turned it into words that rolled more easily off their tongues. Of course, I already knew this thanks to Bing's Christma song, Mele Kalikimaka. Sad but true.
New Year's finds us in Maui - Hau'oli Makahiki Hou - Happy New Year. The western Christmas and New Year fell during this same time of the year that the Hawaiians traditionally honored the earth for giving them plenty to eat. This period of resting and feasting was called Makahiki (mah-kah-HEE- kee). It lasted for 4 months, and no wars or conflicts were allowed during this time. Because makahiki also means "year", the Hawaiian phrase for "Happy New Year" became "Hau'oli (happy) Makahiki (year) Hou (new)"(how-OH-lee mah-kah-hee-kee ho).
Catch you on the on the flip side of Hawaii.
Monday, December 19, 2011
2011: A year in review - London Theatre
As I was putting up the last few programs from theatre productions we had seen in London, I was amazed at the treasure trove a great shows we have seen this year. A true embarassment of riches! For those who know me, I have seen 4 times the number of live theatre shows than cinema films this year, but "when in Rome, do as the Romans do!"
That said, here is the listing (P = play, M = musical, O = Opera):
* When We Are Married (P by J.B. Priestley)
* Onassis (P)
* The Wizard of Oz (M)
* Flare Path (P by Terence Rattigan)
* Betty Blue Eyes (M)
* End of the Rainbow (M)
* The Children's Hour (P by Lillian Hellman)
* The Pittman Painters (P)
* Pygmalion (P by George Bernard Shaw)
* Crazy for You (M)
* Cause Celebre (P by Terence Rattigan)
* South Pacific (M)
* Madame Butterfly (O)
* Le Nozze di Figaro (O)
* Being Shakespeare (P)
* Driving Miss Daisy (P)
* You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (M)
* A Christmas Carol (P)
* The Lion in Winter (P)
* Pippin (M)
* Dick Whittington (M, but technically a panto)
Actors were well known; other were not. Highlights included performances by Robert Lindsay (two different shows), Michael Crawford, James Purefoy, Sheridan Smith, Sienna Miller, Keira Knightley, Elisabeth Moss, Ellen Burstyn, Carol Kane, Rupert Everett, Diana Rigg, Joanna Lumley, Simon Callow (two different shows), James Earl Jones, Vanessa Redgrave, and Dame Edna...just to name a few.
And the good thing is...there are already six shows in the 2012 queue, with Carousel, Ragtime, Singin' in the Rain, Top Hat, The Madness of King George and Master Class leading the pack!
Favorite show???? Ooooh, tough one. They were all so different that is is hard to compare. My top three certainly go to End of the Rainbow, The Pittman Painters, and Driving Miss Daisy (I mean, Vanessa Redgrave and James Earl Jones - how can it not be in the top three?)
Favorite musical???? Guilty as charged. I am sucker for R&H, so give me South Pacific any day. A guilty pleasure.
Least favorite???? Well, if I have to choose, Pippin.
That said, here is the listing (P = play, M = musical, O = Opera):
* When We Are Married (P by J.B. Priestley)
* Onassis (P)
* The Wizard of Oz (M)
* Flare Path (P by Terence Rattigan)
* Betty Blue Eyes (M)
* End of the Rainbow (M)
* The Children's Hour (P by Lillian Hellman)
* The Pittman Painters (P)
* Pygmalion (P by George Bernard Shaw)
* Crazy for You (M)
* Cause Celebre (P by Terence Rattigan)
* South Pacific (M)
* Madame Butterfly (O)
* Le Nozze di Figaro (O)
* Being Shakespeare (P)
* Driving Miss Daisy (P)
* You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (M)
* A Christmas Carol (P)
* The Lion in Winter (P)
* Pippin (M)
* Dick Whittington (M, but technically a panto)
Actors were well known; other were not. Highlights included performances by Robert Lindsay (two different shows), Michael Crawford, James Purefoy, Sheridan Smith, Sienna Miller, Keira Knightley, Elisabeth Moss, Ellen Burstyn, Carol Kane, Rupert Everett, Diana Rigg, Joanna Lumley, Simon Callow (two different shows), James Earl Jones, Vanessa Redgrave, and Dame Edna...just to name a few.
And the good thing is...there are already six shows in the 2012 queue, with Carousel, Ragtime, Singin' in the Rain, Top Hat, The Madness of King George and Master Class leading the pack!
Favorite show???? Ooooh, tough one. They were all so different that is is hard to compare. My top three certainly go to End of the Rainbow, The Pittman Painters, and Driving Miss Daisy (I mean, Vanessa Redgrave and James Earl Jones - how can it not be in the top three?)
Favorite musical???? Guilty as charged. I am sucker for R&H, so give me South Pacific any day. A guilty pleasure.
Least favorite???? Well, if I have to choose, Pippin.
Monday, December 12, 2011
This first Christmas gift of the season - GO BEARS!
We purposely did not read emails or phone texts, read the online or paper news, and certainly did not watch any sports news coverage when we woke up on Sunday morning until AFTER we watched the replay of the NCAA Heisman Trophy presentation. Our satellite carrier provided coverage of the presentation, albeit in a tape delay format at 2 AM London time, so we got up early to watch it as a "pseudo live" presentation.
Yes, there is indeed a Santa Claus, as RGIII (a.k.a Robert Griffin III), was the first ever Baylor football player to receive the coveted Heisman Trophy. "Here Come the Bears!"
Not only is this young man an accomplished football player, but he is a student athlete with 3.9 GPA (having already completed his undergraduate degree in Political Science and is on track to complete his Masters in the spring), has aspirations for law school, is a team player, humble, and a religous young man. A credit to himself, his family, and Baylor University!!!!
Now, all I want for Christmas now is the RGIII Heisman win T-shirt!
Yes, there is indeed a Santa Claus, as RGIII (a.k.a Robert Griffin III), was the first ever Baylor football player to receive the coveted Heisman Trophy. "Here Come the Bears!"
Not only is this young man an accomplished football player, but he is a student athlete with 3.9 GPA (having already completed his undergraduate degree in Political Science and is on track to complete his Masters in the spring), has aspirations for law school, is a team player, humble, and a religous young man. A credit to himself, his family, and Baylor University!!!!
Now, all I want for Christmas now is the RGIII Heisman win T-shirt!
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