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When does US Open Tennis 2012 Schedule Start?

August 25, 2012 By

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Wondering when the US Open 2012 Tennis Tournament schedule starts? I was looking for the first day of the 2012 US Open tennis tournament start date online and had trouble finding it!

So like the Olympics, I figured if I was wondering, someone else might be too!

The US Open 2012 tennis schedule begins on Monday, August 27 and runs through September 9.

Technically, qualifying play has already begun at Flushing Meadows, but Official First Round tennis matches don’t begin until this Monday, August 27, 2012.

I have mixed feelings about the US Open because it’s one of my favorite tennis tournaments (the crowds, the city, the night matches, it’s in the USA!), but I’m also sad because it marks the end of the Grand Slam competition season until the Australian Open begins January 14-27, 2013.

I also have never been to the US Open.

Well, that’s a lie. I was finally able to go on Labor Day in 2000 when I was in NYC for a friend’s wedding, but it literally rained the entire day! I didn’t even get to see one ball bounce! So I just hung out on the grounds all day and soaked up as much history as I could!

For those of you that don’t know, I’ve played tennis almost my entire life, including as a college student at Emory University:

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As a freshman on the Emory Tennis team

and as a G.O. for Club Med where I just recently returned to test my skills!
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Even if your’e not a tennis player, do you like to watch the US Open?

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New Favorite Commercial

September 6, 2009 By

Ok, I admit it, my tv doesn’t go off much during the two weeks of the U.S.Open – as a former pro, it’s hard not to get excited and energized by the roar of the New York crowd! (Not that I ever got to experience it from the court first hand!)

Though sometimes I wish I could just sit and stare at the set for 7 hours on end, usually I just keep it so I can check in or scores while I’m going about my other duties around the house.

However, I just put the kids down for a nap and came back to something that made my laugh out loud! I don’t even know what the commercial is for (I missed the beginning), but as a Chicago Bears die-hard fan, I stopped in my tracks when I heard, “Why is Dick Butkus in our office?”

It was two guys sitting at computers with one telling the other that since they’re getting ready to go global, he hired Dick Butkus for an inspirational speech.
“But I’m your only employee,” the other protests while Dick begins his speech…which causes Dick to throw an unkind glare his way.

After a long pause, you hear the offending employee utter, “Sorry Dick Butkus”. I’m still chuckling as I write this!

Don’t be surprised if you hear me throw that into my conversations from now on icon smile New Favorite Commercial

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17 Again

September 6, 2009 By

So the recent success of 17 year old tennis phenom, Melanie Oudin, made me get reflective today.

“Melanie who?” You’re asking….

Well, let me tell you. In the past week, this 17 year old from Marietta, Georgia has upset the #4 seed (Dementiava) & #29 seed (Maria Sharapova) at the U.S. Open! As a former tennis pro, I started to think back to when I was 17 – a lowly freshman at Emory University struggling to make my mark on their tennis team. And then it really hit me – I’m twice her age!

So aside from the fact that I wonder how I ever managed to fit into those cute little dresses, never mind the fact of how I played grueling matches for 8 hours a day in 100 degree heat….I’m twice her age! Now I’m not one to focus on age, but I still feel like I can hang with the college kids, but seriously, 17? Who am I kidding?

All I have to say is Bravo, Melanie…you go girl! You only live once, so you might as well give it all you’ve got. I’ve been getting nervous watching her, so I can’t imagine what it feels like to be the one under all that pressure in scrutiny.

But it comes down to what she had designed into her shoe: Believe. We all have to believe in something. Obviously she believes she can win it all -and she is! I’m thankful that while I wasn’t smart enough to believe in myself at 17, I now know a Savior who has given me all the confidence in the world, regardless of what I do or who I know. Ah, if only I had that youthful exuberance and spiritual wisdom at the same time, but then I wouldn’t have gained the insights that I now possess and have the privilege of sharing with all of you icon wink 17 Again

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Friday’s Freebies: July 17, 2009

July 17, 2009 By

Happy Birthday to me today! Stay tuned for a post later celebrating some of the Freebies I’ll be taking advantage of on my birthday that you can sign up for too!

Barnes & Noble: Free tall beverage in their café with the purchase of any Grande Starbucks Vivanno Smoothie. Click HERE for your coupon.

Ben & Jerry’s: Every Monday through August, they’re offering Buy one get one Free
Sundae’s on MONDAY’s…just mention the promotion at the register.

Books from Birth: Free books for kids from birth – 5 (Middle TN). Click HERE for details.

Curves: Free Fitness Plan HERE

CVS PHOTO: Get 50 prints FREE when you register your CVS Extra Care Card HERE.

Dailies Contacts: Click HERE to get a FREE pair of Dailies Aqua Comfort Plus Contact Lenses

Disney Store: Become a Super Sleuth in the Hunnypot Hunt! From 11am-3pm on Saturday, July 18th, kids can go to the Disney Store and receive a free activity sheet, mask and certificate.

Enfamil: Free Breastfeeding Support Kit HERE

Estee Lauder: Get a free 10-day supply of New Advanced Night Repair, no purchase necessary. One night only, Thursday, July 23, 5-9PM at Estee Lauder Counters across America.

Field & Stream: Complimentary One-Year subscription. Fill out the form HERE

Friday’s BOGO is back! Sign up for their “Give Me More Stripes” program and get a coupon good through July 31, 2009.

Goodnites: Get a FREE sample of Goodnites Boxers HERE

Kraft: Get the inside scoop on the latest Kraft products, be one of the first to try New Kraft Products. Click
HERE
Kraft Singles & Minor League Baseball: Bring your Kraft Singles wrapper to get a FREE ticket when you buy one. Click HERE for details (valid through September 1, 2009)

McDonald’s: Free McCafe Mocha’s (sample size, iced or hot) any Monday through August 3rd (One per person, 7am-7pm).

Nabisco: Free Calendar of Savings ($55 worth!) HERE

Nature Made: Free Nature Made Triple Flex Softgels sample HERE

Nursery Water: Get a FREE Bag Tag from Nursery Water HERE (they’ll give out 100 per day while supplies last)

Parenting Magazine: Get a 2 year subscription to Parenting Magazine FREE (no strings attached) from ValueMags.com (they also have some other offer if you’re interested). Thanks to Sweeties Sweeps

Picture People: Free portrait package consisting of one 8×10, two 5×7′s and eight wallet sized portraits of the same image. (Limit one coupon per customer through 7/25/09)

Pottery Barn Kids:

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Baby Registry Workshop Every Tuesday @ 7pm

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Back-to-School Story Time 7/21 @ 11am

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Easy & Afforable Decorating Class – 8/1 @ 10am


Snapfish: Their new price promise pledges to beat any competitor’s prices and will automatically search when you place your order and credit your account if you could have bought it cheaper elsewhere. I’m interested to see how this works.

Starbucks: Free pint of Starbucks Ice Cream by visiting Facebook HERE (sorry, not valid for TN residents L )

Tennis Magazine: Just in time before the US Open, get a FREE, One-Year Subscription to Tennis Magazine HERE

Wienerschnitzel: Fill fill out this form and look for your FREE Original Chili Dog welcome message in a few days.

Woman’s Day: Free one-year subscription HERE

World Market: It seems like they’re still giving away a FREE Reusable Tote throughout the week (One per person, per day). We’ve already gotten two of these and they are really nice!

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Springtime in Paris

May 31, 2009 By

It’s springtime in Paris which can only mean one thing…The French Open at Rolland Garros! Ah, la terre battu…what I wouldn’t give to get my white socks dirty on that red clay and munch on a baguette!!! You think they need me to come out there and offer my money saving tips in French? A girl can dream…

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