My New Addiction... Team Trivia



The O-Faces: Nicki, Ilana, Me, Ben,
Ann Marie and Kevin



When I first moved back home to Chino, Doug (my sister's boyfriend) invited me to play trivia at a local restaurant and I have been hooked ever since. My sister told me about her great group of friends that she played trivia with in Texas as well, so I thought why not find something here in New York. After having gone to a few miscellaneous trivia nights at random bars/restaurants I wanted something more organized. When I came across NYCSSC (see my first post), I was thrilled to see team trivia as an activity to choose from.



September was the start of my second trivia season with a great new team of friends who asked me to join after meeting them last season. Dubbed the "The O-Faces" by our captain Kevin, we started off the season on a high note with lots of positive energy and confidence.



Celebrating a successful round



Why The O-Faces you ask? It comes from that moment when you are thinking of the answer to a question and all of a sudden you think "ooo I know what this answer is" usually resulting in an "O" face expression that makes everyone suddenly look at you anticipating the results.



Held at a bar near Herald Square, trivia consists of 50 questions divided into 5 rounds, making it for a long and challenging, yet fun night of trivia. Every round usually has a theme making it helpful to those who may be a little stumped. Throw in an audio round and 1 or 2 visual rounds makes it for an interesting time. So almost to the end of my second season of trivia, I hope to make it to the finals.



J-E-T-S, JETS JETS JETS!

So it has been awhile since I have updated this blog, so many new adventures have happened since I last posted.

The group at the game

Last time I had mentioned going to my first NFL game, the New York Jets versus the Jacksonville Jaguars. After my friends heard I have never been to a game, we decided to go all out by tailgating before hand; and I had to borrow a Jets jersey and been in full New York spirit. Arriving to the Metlife stadium in New Jersey (still don't understand why they play in New Jersey) on a goregous Sunday afternoon I was excited for the game to start.

Inside the stadium

Once inside the massive stadium, we gathered our food and drinks and anticipated the start of the game. It was such an amazing experience being able to see an NFL game live in person after seeing so many on tv. Although towards the top of the stands, I was able to see the game perfectly. Thanks to everyone for making my first NFL game something I won't ever forget.

NY Bucket List: #1 - Sporting Events



Kevin, Ann Marie, Me and Tom



So as I was thinking about all the things I wanted to do in New York, sporting events were definitely on my list. I have never been to a sporting event in New York. I have also never been to a NFL game. First on my list, Mets vs Braves at Citi Field. Although it was the Friday before Hurricane Irene was suppose to come through New York, Ann Marie, Kevin, Tom and I ventured to Queens to watch them play. I don't know if I was a lucky charm or not but the Mets won the game.


Next on my list: Jets vs Jaguars game Sunday at the Meadowlands Stadium in New Jersey. Why New Jersey you ask since it's a New York team? Who knows, but I'm excited for my first game. Go Jets?!

Here's to New Friends

One of the hardest things about moving away from everything and everyone you know is being able to find new friends. Thanks to the advice of one of many real estate groups I used to find an apartment and a friendly realtor, I came across New York City Social Sports Club (NYCSSC). As soon as I read their mission statement – “to foster a community in a city where that can be really hard to find”- I knew I had found what I was looking for. Taking a bold move I signed up for team trivia and kickball as a free agent and awaited their start dates.

Christie and I - Team Trivia

Trivia started off on bit of a rocky start. Originally a team of 5 free agents, we only had 3 show the first night. After some let downs from our teammates, myself and my teammate Christie ended up being the only people on our team by the 3rd week of trivia. With the encouragement from our new trivia friends, we kept playing and brought in as many subs as we could. All in all, we made it through the season and did surprisingly well for a team of two.

 



Team Uzkickestan

Kickball started off similarly to trivia. Teams ranged from 12-15 players a piece and I had the same luck with my team as trivia. Throughout the season if we managed to have 6 players (the minimum to start a game) we were lucky. Nominated as the step in captain when ours disappeared, I tried my best to turn this team into what I was originally hoping it would be. All in all we managed to make the top 8 and always enjoyed our time spent together.

Meanwhile, my friends from trivia asked if I wanted to play on their floor hockey team through another organization. With my new found confidence in trying something new I agreed. So as of the Sunday before this was posted I began the floor hockey season on the Whoooo Tang Clan.

So here’s to bold moves, new found confidence, staying active and most of all amazing men and women that I now call friends.