New Initiative

Being the sucker that I am, I recently let a friend from work talk me into playing lacrosse with him (a sport that I have little to no real experience with). Since the beginning of the year we've been spending most of our lunch breaks "playing catch", which I've found to be very valuable since my ability to catch and throw with a lax stick needs much improvement. As time (and my confidence) progressed, my buddy decided I was ready for some real experience. Before I knew it, I was out on the field with guys who have been playing since their parents exchanged their rattles with lax sticks. The good news was that I played in a pick-up game versus an actually league, so the intensity was not as high as it could've been. Aside from being quite tired (the game went from 10:30-11:30 PM!) and soar the next morning, I thoroughly enjoyed myself and look forward to the next game.


Besides some quirky rules I found the game play to be somewhat similar to hockey without skates (which bodes well with me since I was never a particularly great skater). One similarity to hockey is that your allowed to "check" your opponent (i.e. slam into them with you body). However, unlike hockey your also allowed to hit your opponent with your stick, which makes the game that much more enjoyable and exciting. Below is a picture of my fix lax war wound: a pretty bruise resulting from a stick check I received on my right arm (this is how guys help educate each other...words are a waste of time...beatings are much more effectual).



Just thought I'd share. Anyway, through this recent initiative I've been reminded how exciting trying new things can be. Hopefully I'll make it through this one alive so I can try others...