The day is finally here! I'm so excited, but also frantically rushing around trying to get everything ready. I don't want to forget a thing, especially not all the fun things we're bringing for the communities.
My puppy Sochi sits on my lap while I type this post, I'm trying to get in all the last minute cuddles I can. My fiance was down playing sledge hockey with our National Team in Rochester this week. I drove down to watch him play, but that's not the same as hanging out with the person. He gets back from Rochester in time to come watch my game this afternoon in the Canadian Women's Hockey League and then say hello and goodbye as I have to jet to the airport. I'll miss him the most as I tour the James Bay region. It's been such a hectic week, I really hope I remembered everything. We played a game last night in Glencoe, ON, about 3 hours from Toronto. I tried to pack almost everything last night, including my 1600 autograph cards I'm bringing, but it was late. My bags are heavy, but I know Freida's (my travelling buddy from Jumpstart) are even heavier!
Now it's off to pack my goalie equipment for my game, put the suitcases in the car, take Sochi for a walk, and then head to the arena. My excitement is starting to build as I am getting closer to the departure time, but I can't think too far ahead. My mind is already up north, already picturing what it will be like to hang out with the kids, and already getting ready for the adventure...oh ya, I still have a game to play!
Sami Jo
