I'm Baaaaaack..

sup world!! how is everyone doing?

yes, I missed you all at the end of last week and yesterday, but i'm back.. it's been a lot going on.. my other "job" had me handling a lot of music-related things at the end of last week (The Graduated Experience was a HUGE success), and the start of this week focused on a few things related to my other job (Fuzion Marketing Group).. i never said i led a simple life.. shoot, this blog is called A FAM Life for a reason (aside from them not letting me change it to i - Q..)..

but back on my women's basketball grind..

i spent a lot of time at the end of last week and this week getting things together for Ketia's first basketball clinic.. this is a big deal, because she's returning home.. y'all might not know, but Ketia is THE big deal down in Columbus, GA.. she destroyed the competition in HS, and set all types of records, carrying her team on her back.. it's no surprise that Geno scooped her, and she started at the Point as a freshman.. her HS jersey is retired there.. her UConn jersey is in the rafters there.. Her CT Sun jersey is there.. Her Phx Mercury jersey is there.. it's the house that Ketia built, as it relates to basketball.. so, yea, I would like this to go as it should.. and thus far, it is.. we have a few more approvals to get, then we'll blast it out to the general public..

we're also working on the Pepsi Refresh grant for both Ketia and Meek, and shouts to the Phoenix Mercury for capturing them on video for this opportunity.. it's far from over, but it's a big deal..

speaking of Meek, i'm so focused on her 2nd Annual Weekend, down in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, it's ridiculous.. i've had to put other things on the back burner to concentrate on making this a success.. it's always hard when we're trying to find sponsors.. but somehow, some way, we have to.. that's what i've been focused on.. that, and making sure this year is better than last year's..

a lot of people think this stuff is easy.. but it's not.. it's an all day thing, and normally, at the end of the day, we're at the EXACT same place we were at the beginning of the day.. that is hard to explain to athletes who are so accustomed to things going their way.. not really for the WNBA players, because after years in the league, they are used to being second citizens.. but, it's still hard when these women give their all to do things for the community, and don't get the support.. but that's where i come in.. or at least i definitely try my best..

what people don't get about my position, is that i'm not about task management.. i'm about forward thinking.. so, for me, while i have to oversee and ensure that things go well, my main goal is to stay ahead of the game.. for instance, today i found out about Women's Sports Foundation (shout out to Cheryl aka HoopFeed on Twitter).. knew nothing about it.. but once i did, i used my influence to make a meeting happen to get my players involved.. they don't even have WNBA players assisting, but when i saw that, i knew it was opportunity to get my FAM involved.. in a matter of minutes, i inked the meeting for Thursday.. you best believe we'll have more announcements about it.. sometimes, it's just about awareness and people knowing about opportunities.. so we'll see what happens on Thursday, but i'm sure it'll be positive!

now i have to run.. just got some photos over to the Mercury for Meek and the video we're creating, and now i'm on the move..

talk to y'all tomorrow!!

i - Q..