InsaneJournal

So I’m buried in paperwork at the moment, but I've been adamant with my attending about getting a day off. Turns out it won’t be until May 30th, but what can I do? Wondering if you still wanted to show me a good burger?

Well, you have great timing. Last match of the regular season is the 29th, so that's my day off too. And I'll definitely be looking to treat myself. Burgers sound good. Muggle London okay with you?

Works for me. Harpies heading back to the postseason? I don’t get to catch nearly as many games as I like.

Yeah, unless anything goes drastically wrong over the next couple of games we're on track to finish in the top 6. Post-season, then straight into World Cup tryouts. No rest for the wicked. 😈

I can relate to that. Though you don’t strike me as someone who would let anything drastically terrible happen. You’ll end up in the postseason for sure. And more quidditch for the rest of the summer. Which team are you trying out for?

I try not to! And Team USA all the way, baby. My mom played for them and I'm going to be the next generation on the team. That's the plan, anyway.

I’m the same way, probably why I burn out so easily. You’ll make the team, for sure.

I can't believe they work you so hard. How can you look after other people if you're burnt out by stupid hours? Fingers crossed. There's going to be a lot of competition. I'm trying to be realistic about my chances.

Someone needs to be there when things go drastically wrong lol. Team healers can’t do everything you know.It’s getting better.

Merely speculation, but I think my attending is dating someone and it’s going well. Used to send the team messages in the middle of the night telling us not to make plans, that’s stopped in the last week or so.

You’re one of the best young players in the league. At least that’s what I’ve read in the prophet.

If you’re trying to stay realistic or grounded, what would you do if you didn’t make the team? If I can ask. You can tell me to fuck off with that if you want. Won’t hurt my feelings.

Maybe one day you'll be the one in charge and give all the little baby healers nightmares that you'll message them in the middle of the night. Romance does tend to put people in a good mood, so you might be right there. Ha. That's probably a bit of an exaggeration, but thanks. It's a longer off season than I'm used to, so I'm not sure at the moment. Even if I don't get to play, I should be able to travel and see a few games. I took up kickboxing over the winter and I want to get back into that, I guess? I've got some family I want to get to know spend time with too. As well as generally keeping up my training, obviously.

Haha! Of course I will. Really it would be a disservice to all those baby healers. Though I wouldn’t know that much about romance. I’m glad he’s happy. I’m definitely reaping the benefits. Kickboxing sounds intense and a good way to keep up the physicality. You wouldn’t take an extended vacation though? Quidditch is great, but I figured the break would be an excuse to clear your head a bit. Well, before diving right back into your training.

I don't know. Before Christmas I was planning something for the summer, but that all went to hell after the break up. I don't know if I have it in me to plan a vacation. It feels weird to even think about it. I don't even know what I'd do on a long vacation.

Doing nothing on a vacation sounds like heaven though. Maybe I’m overstimulated most days. A faraway destination and completely unplug for a while. Might be worth it for a refresh.

Doing nothing sounds weirdly intimidating to me. Is that weird? I don't know. I'm not convinced! Hopefully I won't have to make a decision about vacations too soon.

Not unless it’s booking portkeys to the World Cup. You got someone pulling for you.

Not weird. I’m saying it’s heaven, but if you put me in that exact situation I wouldn’t know what to do. Slowing your brain down to actually enjoy it has to be the worst. I’m looking forward to a day of not worrying though. And a good burger.