May 29, 2001

The following is not a typical athlete's journal entry. You will not read about how many points were scored, who won, or who was difficult to guard. Instead, you will get a fresh look into the bizarre happenings that make up The World According To Me. I'll be posting new entries regularly, so stay tuned ...

It's the final countdown now ... we have our season opener in just a few days. We had three great preseason games and the team feels very confident right now. It was extra special for me to play a game in Hartford (on May 24) in front of the many fans that followed UCONN while I was there. It was also great playing in front of my family and friends again. There's nothing quite like the feeling you get when you go home.

I hope all those at home -- and those on the road -- will enjoy the latest World According To Me! Here she blows ...

A teenager came over and asked me if I was "Lisa Lobo." I told him my name was Rebecca. His reply: "Same thing." He continued, "Yeah, you play for the Knicks." My reply: "The Liberty ... same thing."

Killer Quotes
A woman on the M23 bus was talking about playing basketball back in the day. Sue asked her if she played on the collegiate level. The woman's response, "No. I just played in college ... at a small private school." I'm assuming it was an Ivy League institution.

I beat Sue in a Macarena contest so she had to buy me dinner. She splurged and treated at Boston Market. The friendly woman serving up the mashed potatoes and mac & cheese asked, "Will you be dining in?" We not only dined in, but also got a table with a view.

New York City McDonald's cuisine might be more expensive than elsewhere, but below the price of the hamburger -- the overhead board reads, "Smiles are free." Of course, they still try to force you to have fries with that.

A teenager came over and asked me if I was "Lisa Lobo." I told him my name was Rebecca. His reply: "Same thing." He continued, "Yeah, you play for the Knicks." My reply: "The Liberty ... same thing."

Wicks

A young man (with dilated pupils) asked me for an autograph in the concession line at the movie theatre. He said his brother was "a big fan." Sue felt the need to chirp in that her sister was "a small air conditioner." Now that's comedy ... Sue Wicks style.

Only in New York
The New York Post has an advertisement running for something called That Look. It's running a Grand Opening Special ... charging only $2999 for a breast enlargement (both breasts). Liposuction was $1999. I think it might make sense to get such work done somewhere other than at a "grand opening."

I bought a cup of soup at a local diner and noticed a homemade sign taped to the wall advertising Pashminas for sale for only $79. I never saw Alice wearing a Pashmina at Mel's diner ...

Teammate Trivia
Which teammate showed up to practice with puffy eyes and placed a cold Diet Coke can on them in an attempt to reduce the swelling?
--Susan Joy Wicks

Daley

Which teammate absolutely abhors taking showers in the locker room? The first thing she does when entering a locker room on the road is check to see if they have individual shower stalls. She claims it's the "second most important thing to hi-speed internet access."
--Grace Daley (who Crystal Robinson affectionately gave the nickname Carlton Banks)

Hammon

Which teammate's aunt has a sandwich-board sign that reads, "We Love Becky Hammon. You are the heart and soul of women's basketball"?
--Tamika Whitmore ... (I can't guarantee the accuracy of this answer)

Which member of the Liberty ordered a vegetarian egg-white omelette -- with ham -- for breakfast?
--OK, it was me. Sometimes I do things just to amuse myself.

Keeping You Hip
Wearing sunglasses at night isn't just for Cory Heart in 2001.
Beef jerky is making a comeback ... you better recognize.
"What's zeroing down?" is the catchphrase of the future ... courtesy of the TV show ED.

Brilliant Thoughts
Shrek is a terrific movie. I would not only see it a second time ... but I give it the highest rating -- FANTABULOUS!!! This movie would not only make a perfect "bad day matinee," but a fine "full fare flick."

Unfortunately, the movie Pearl Harbor was a disappointment. Even if you like Ben Affleck, I'd wait for it to come out on video.

Where have all the good men -- like Schneider -- gone?

They don't make beverages like Fresca and Mr. Pibb anymore.

Now that I have HBO, I can finally appreciate Dennis Rodman's thespian talents.

Shout Out Time ... to:
Shoe: Happy Birthday!!
Those with personal affectations that include pink hi-liters
Car lenders
Fans in Hartford
Murray Hotel charmers: work the dimples!
May 24th birthdays
Jared: I love you
All the veterans who served our country -- thank you! This includes both my grandfathers.