Cappie in Russia
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As you may know, CP23 is in Ekat, Russia and she was excited to share her on goings.
Q: What's your favorite food in this country? Do you stick to things you know or are you willing to try new local cuisine?
A: I LOVE ALL THE FOOD THAT THEY HAVE HERE IN RUSSIA. IT'S VERY DIVERSE AND WIDESPREAD IN TERMS OF WHAT TO EAT...I LOVE EATING FOOD SO IM WILLING TO TRY ANYTHING.
Q: Have you been able to pick up on any new languages during your time overseas?
A: I'VE BEEN IN RUSSIA FOR 4 SEASONS AND I'M FINALLY AT A POINT WHERE I CAN UNDERSTAND MORE SO THAN SPEAK THE LANGUAGE THANKS TO HAVING AWESOME RUSSIAN FRIENDS.
Q: Facebook or Twitter? Where can fans go to read about your updates overseas?
A: THEY CAN REACH ME ON BOTH SOCIAL NETWORKS, BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY CHECK OUT MY BLOG ON MY WEBSITE AT CAPPIEPONDEXTER.COM.
Q: Do you keep in touch with your teammates when you're overseas?
A: YES, I REALLY TRY TO EVENTHOUGH ITS HARD BEING IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES WITH DIFFERENT TEAMS..I WAS HAPPY TO SPEND TIME AND PLAY AGAINST "Q" LAST WEDNESDAY DURING OUR EUROLEAGUE FACEOFF.
Q: Have you been keeping up with any of your favorite TV shows, music, or pop culture while away? If so, which ones?
A: OF COURSE I KEEP UP WITH MUSIC AND FASHION. THOSE ARE THINGS THAT I TRULY LOVE BESIDES BASKETBALL. I HARDLY WATCH TV SO I WILL NEED MY FANS TO KEEP ME UPDATED ON WHAT I NEED TO WATCH WHEN I COME HOME FOR BREAK!
Q: Was it an easy transition going there or was there a culture shock/language barrier?
A: I'VE BEEN TRAVELING OUT OF THE COUNTRY SINCE I WAS A FRESHMEN IN H.S AND NOT ONCE HAVE I EVER BEEN CULTURE SHOCKED. I LOVE TO TRAVEL THE WORLD AND LEARN NEW CULTURES. ITS A WONDERFUL BLESSING GOD BLESSED US WITH.
Q: Now that the league has developed a larger fan base, are you noticed in public a lot more often?
A: UMMM NOT SURE ABOUT THIS BUT NY DEFINITELY SHOWS ME LOVE...
Q: What's the most interesting place you've ever played, and why?
A: I LOVED PLAYING IN ISTANBUL FOR FENER MY 1ST TWO YEARS PROFESSIONALLY. IT WAS AMAZING COUNTRY AND CULTURE.
Q: What are other countries you've gotten to travel to for basketball or personal reasons?
A: I'VE BEEN ALL OVER EUROPE PRETTY MUCH. ONE PLACE I'M EXCITED ABOUT GETTING OPPORTUNITY TO GO IS LONDON FOR THE OLYMPICS.
Q: Do you have a favorite place to vacation?
A: IT WOULD BE DUBAI...
Q: What's your daily basketball and fitness schedule like?
A: PRETTY MUCH PRACTICE TWICE DAILY...
Q: What songs are on your flight or workout playlist?
A: I USUALLY DONT GET TO LISTEN TO MUSIC ON FLIGHTS, IM KNOCKED OUT!
As you may know, CP23 is in Ekat, Russia and she was excited to share her on goings.
Q: What's your favorite food in this country? Do you stick to things you know or are you willing to try new local cuisine? A: I LOVE ALL THE FOOD THAT THEY HAVE HERE IN RUSSIA. IT'S VERY DIVERSE AND WIDESPREAD IN TERMS OF WHAT TO EAT...I LOVE EATING FOOD SO IM WILLING TO TRY ANYTHING.
Q: Have you been able to pick up on any new languages during your time overseas?
A: I'VE BEEN IN RUSSIA FOR 4 SEASONS AND I'M FINALLY AT A POINT WHERE I CAN UNDERSTAND MORE SO THAN SPEAK THE LANGUAGE THANKS TO HAVING AWESOME RUSSIAN FRIENDS.
Q: Facebook or Twitter? Where can fans go to read about your updates overseas?
A: THEY CAN REACH ME ON BOTH SOCIAL NETWORKS, BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY CHECK OUT MY BLOG ON MY WEBSITE AT CAPPIEPONDEXTER.COM.
Q: Do you keep in touch with your teammates when you're overseas?
A: YES, I REALLY TRY TO EVENTHOUGH ITS HARD BEING IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES WITH DIFFERENT TEAMS..I WAS HAPPY TO SPEND TIME AND PLAY AGAINST "Q" LAST WEDNESDAY DURING OUR EUROLEAGUE FACEOFF.
Q: Have you been keeping up with any of your favorite TV shows, music, or pop culture while away? If so, which ones?
A: OF COURSE I KEEP UP WITH MUSIC AND FASHION. THOSE ARE THINGS THAT I TRULY LOVE BESIDES BASKETBALL. I HARDLY WATCH TV SO I WILL NEED MY FANS TO KEEP ME UPDATED ON WHAT I NEED TO WATCH WHEN I COME HOME FOR BREAK!
Q: Was it an easy transition going there or was there a culture shock/language barrier?
A: I'VE BEEN TRAVELING OUT OF THE COUNTRY SINCE I WAS A FRESHMEN IN H.S AND NOT ONCE HAVE I EVER BEEN CULTURE SHOCKED. I LOVE TO TRAVEL THE WORLD AND LEARN NEW CULTURES. ITS A WONDERFUL BLESSING GOD BLESSED US WITH.
Q: Now that the league has developed a larger fan base, are you noticed in public a lot more often?
A: UMMM NOT SURE ABOUT THIS BUT NY DEFINITELY SHOWS ME LOVE...
Q: What's the most interesting place you've ever played, and why?
A: I LOVED PLAYING IN ISTANBUL FOR FENER MY 1ST TWO YEARS PROFESSIONALLY. IT WAS AMAZING COUNTRY AND CULTURE.
Q: What are other countries you've gotten to travel to for basketball or personal reasons?
A: I'VE BEEN ALL OVER EUROPE PRETTY MUCH. ONE PLACE I'M EXCITED ABOUT GETTING OPPORTUNITY TO GO IS LONDON FOR THE OLYMPICS.
Q: Do you have a favorite place to vacation?
A: IT WOULD BE DUBAI...
Q: What's your daily basketball and fitness schedule like?
A: PRETTY MUCH PRACTICE TWICE DAILY...
Q: What songs are on your flight or workout playlist?
A: I USUALLY DONT GET TO LISTEN TO MUSIC ON FLIGHTS, IM KNOCKED OUT!
