I realized this morning that I haven't written in a few months now. A lot has been going on, but this year I promised to myself that I would get better at documenting what I was doing and accomplishing. This is a great time to start!

The WPBA Masters event was unforgettable. Not only did I place the highest I ever have on the WPBA Tour, but my twin sister Emilyn came with me to witness it. Alex, my sponsor, also accompanied us and it was nothing but fun, exciting and memorable.

I wanted to share my draw and results here: (The scores are to the best of my recollection)

Round 1 vs Tina Hess- Win 9-1

Round 2 vs. Line Kjorsvik- Win 9-6

Round 3 vs. Kelly Fisher- Loss 2-9

Round 4 vs. Jessica Barnes- Win 9-5

Round 5 vs. Gerda Hofstater- Win 9-3

Round 6 vs. Brittany Bryant- Win 9-5

Round 7 vs. Ewa Laurance- Loss 2-9

I lost to the women that took 1st and 3rd place and finished 7/8th myself. VERY HAPPY!!! :D

It's hard convincing yourself that you can compete among the best in the world knowing that you're working a 40+ hour work week and not practicing as much as you like. But this much I know: Each time I reach a pool table it feels damn good! I miss it and am dying to play each time I get a chance to get on a table. This is how I know that I still want to try and will continue to! It's also knowing that I have support from friends (both old and new), family and loved ones that keeps me motivated and holding my head up high.

Congrats to my sis, Emilyn, for cashing in her first pro event! And thank you to Alex, my sponsor, for believing in us and continuing to!

Emilyn and I will have a feature on ESPN March 18th about growing up as twins and competing together. This will air with the WPBA Masters event starting at 10:30AM. Check it out along with a solo interview I took for my high finish.

Hi all, This isn't one of my tradition pool-related blogs, but this is something very near and dear to my heart and I wanted to share it with you all.

I am participating in my 2nd annual "Making Strides" walk benefiting the fight against breast cancer. My aunt, who acted as a second mother to me, passed away September 19, 2010 and since then I've been doing my best to join the fight with other supporters against this!

I set a personal goal for myself and am asking you to join in and help me reach my goal. You can read more on the event and what I'm doing here: https://secure3.convio.net/tacs/site/Donation2?idb=615966734&df_id=1009502&1009502.donation=form1&FR_ID=35954&PROXY_ID=23292715&PROXY_TYPE=20&JServSessionIdr004=jgn70kgv63.app310a

This is my fund-raising page on the "Making Strides" website where you can not only track my progress, but see where you can help make a difference.

Thank you for your time and support.

I realize I haven't written since my challenge match and Marilyn asked me last night "Are you planning on blogging about the event?" I said "Yes, but I'm a little disappointed with my performance, but had a really great day!" So, with that said, please allow me to elaborate...

The morning of the event, I woke up early to ease into the day. I got to the Rack by 10:30 to warm up, make sure set-up was going well & help with the last little details that had to be taken care of. I felt fine, practice was great, was rested, in-stroke & prepared for the battle with Allison. But because it was such a big day for me, I wanted everything to go smoothly. I found myself scrambling around making sure there weren't issues with tickets, the food or production. Things were fine & everything seemed to be running seamlessly.

After all of that, the doors were opened for the VIP group to come in, have some food and spend some time with Allison and me. Everyone was cracking jokes and enjoying the spread that was prepared for them and of course, getting VERY excited for the match to begin! Then, that moment came...

(Cont...) The doors opened for the rest of the crowd and it got packed! They all found their seats and our referee announced that it was time to start and we were to lag for the break. All that good stuff. The feeling that pulsed through my veins was indescribable! I have NEVER shaken that much in my life. I felt fine and all of a sudden, my awareness washed over me like a roaring tide and hit me so hard. I'm playing Allison Fisher! And that was it; I could not for the life of me get a handle of my nerves. Lesson learned.

So, yes, I got my butt kicked, but I tell you what: I will NEVER forget this day! It was an honor and a pleasure to be put up against someone who was a strong influence with the growth in my game as a young girl. I got very emotional when I was speaking her to after the match sharing with her that I used to watch her on tv growing up and now to be here in this moment with her is something irreplaceable. I don't care what the score was! How many people get a chance to do something they love and especially have a memory such as this one that will last a life time :D

THANK YOU to mom, dad, Em and Phil for supporting me since I was a kid!

THANK YOU to the Broken Rack for hosting and planning, especially Marilyn who worked very closely with me to get all the details worked out.

THANK YOU to my friends and loved ones, especially Naomi, Dee, Alex Ragle and Alex Bradley for helping with the production and of course, rooting for me! 

THANK YOU for those who were THERE! This event wouldn't have been successful without YOU!!!

Counting down to Saturday! I'm looking forward to sparring with one of pool's all time greats!

I was reflecting back on how much of a role model and influence she was growing up in the sport. And now, here I am, set to play a match with her in only 3 days! I've been very blessed and fortunate for this opportunity.

Tickets are going fast so please, call the Rack or contact me if you'd like a ticket :)