Sophomore
Setter
It is the third day and of our retreat and I am eating a breakfast that is not burnt or tarnished in any way.
Today will be good, I say to myself, and I am right.
The team gathers in the living room for a quick meeting discussing team rules and shortly after describing our head pieces or accessories of some sort that remind us of our childhood or a fond memory. Alexis whips out a pair of dog-ears and Dalmatian-printed sunglasses with a hanging snout to tell us how she thought she was a dog as a kid, Brittney shows off her sparkly headband in remembrance of earlier volleyball tournaments, and Don describes to us his “Mala” hat, throwing it back to when he once wanted to start a surf-inspired clothing line using the last four letters of his last name.
Once finished, we are packed into minivans and on the road to a local landmark, Frank Lloyd Wright’s “Falling Water” house. The famous house sits on top of a waterfall and is an incredible sight for all of us. We took turns walking around the house and then began our journey back home where we piled out of the vans groggily but not forgetting the bonds and connections established in just a few short days.
Although our grand plans would have been made easier with a little less rain or burnt eggs, it only symbolizes our enduring perseverance for making the best out of a not-so great situation. The team pushed through fiercely cold rafting, 5-foot tall loft ceilings, and tough one-on-one talks. Everything about the last few days solidified our new goals for the 2014 season. Against the odds, we didn’t give up – we made success out of mild failures and had a hell of a time doing it.
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