tennis, chocolate & coffee
June 1, 2012 § 100 Comments
Perched on the sidelines of the tennis court with journal and pen. Past journal stands my 100% Kona coffee accompanied by my coconut, chocolate, peanut butter and banana smoothie. Directly ahead of my beverage friends, spreads the alluring, bright green tennis courts stocked with red-blooded, stiff angled, fierce yet stately men. Watching them spring left to right with dominant swings and assertive lunges, I realize my body had grown stale from the company I was keeping. Watching their sweat, in the heat of the sun, with the heat of the coffee enlivening my body, I realize I’m ready for new hands to hold. I admire tennis, it being my seductive yet dignified sport of choice. There is a reason why Woody Allen’s ‘Match Point’ drives me happily mad. There is a reason why Jonathan Rhys Myers can seduce me by way of the screen. There is a reason I’ve ventured to this place, allowing my mischievous heart to break open in honor of new life.
Coco J. Ginger Says 
The description is superb the play with words is awesome and the point to be conveyed is dome easily.
Awesome to say the least.
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awe thank you
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pleasure
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🙂
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nice post! Now I’m anticipating the next post about your dream guy who plays tennis 😛
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haha how did you know? prob not my dream guy….perhaps just a crush? 😛
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ha ha ha! Hey you never know what these things can turn into with the right motivation. 😉
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wishing luck your way 🙂
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thanks lady 😉
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“red-blooded, stiff angled, fierce yet stately men” – liked the adjectives!
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🙂 why thanks
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me too. 🙂
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i just finished playing 😀
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Although not a huge fan of tennis, I’m right there with ya sistah. I love the feel of the sights, smells, and flavor mixed with moxie. Good on you. Here’s to more hands in yours. I’m holding the vision!!!!! Beth from Middlescapes.com
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Awe thanks Beth I appreciate you
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Amazing piece! Love the rich description and italicized emphasis.
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Great piece! Love the rich description and italicized emphasis.
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thank you very much
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🙂 Love this piece, great writing ! and i also like how you ended up “allowing my mischievous heart to break open in honor of new life.”
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awe thanks for the words
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Yes! It seems so hard to find another tennis fan around, don’t know why! But honestly, I love tennis, when it comes to playing it. I don’t really give the effort to watch it as much as I do when it comes to playing it. Even though I love watching it, it gives you different feeling when you play it! You should try someday (:
Maria
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yes yes, I do, I love it. thank you 😛
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Three of my favorite things… tennis, journal-ing, coffee. 🙂
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love it 😉
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I wanted to let you know I have nominated you for The Sunshine Award!
Peach State
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Oh my goodness thanks so much
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Yep…yep…yep…you are welcome!
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I’ve never played tennis, but for me it’s the ultimate test of one-on-one. As for Jonathan Rhys Meyers, he is a tremendous actor. Watch ‘The Tudors’ if you haven’t yet. Good stuff.
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I have been in love with the tudors since it first came out. It is one of my all time favorite shows…although i liked the beginning of the series a lot better… 🙂
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Me too, as much as I liked Myers, I almost wonder what might have happened were they to use different actors for the different ages. Still, one of the best shows ever.
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Very Nice! Love the description and flavor you put into it!
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thanks miss rambo 😉
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You had me at Kona coffee…
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yum 😛
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You must be a Hawaiian…. lucky chic 😉
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affirmative 😉
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Tennis is the best! And played in Hawaii, it’s the best of the best. Thanks for liking my blog.
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hi, thanks for following my blog! I have to say I love your writing style – you manage to convey a lot in a short amount of space. Really love the line, “I realize I’m ready for new hands to hold.” I look forward to checking back for more!
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Radiant writing! Thanks for stopping by a physical perspective earlier; I’m excited to follow your blog. Words can not express my obsession with Match Point…I have to watch it repeatedly. Woody Allen rocks my world (and so does Jonathan Rhys Meyers, naturally.) Nice to meet you!
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Dang. I’ve got to get better at descriptions. You’re putting me to shame. Very simple, yet effective writing. Kudos.
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Dang, you’re good!
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Dang, you’re nice 😀
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Game: Coco J. Ginger. Hope you get the Set and Match too. Thanks for following my blog
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i love playing tennis a couple of times a year, eating chocolate almost every day, and drinking coffee religiously (hey, it gives me something to believe in), though i’d prefer to see the gracefully rounded shapes of women on the court than a bunch of sweating, grunting men (although i once managed to get what you might call the worst of both worlds–not that i’m casting a value judgment–when i saw transgendered pro renee richards play in new york a long-ass time ago). you write beautifully, and i salute your magnificence from afar. keep up the great work.
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Haha you are funny and I love how you write so descriptively. I think coffee and chocolate are part of my religion too…. I feel really complemented and happy by your words. Thank you friend you’re awesome 😀
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Beautifully written, although envious of the choccie and peanut butter smoothie. Not warm enough here yet. Keep writing, love your style.
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You spin wonderful tangents from this tennis match.
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these are my three favorite things! you are a phenomenal writer:)!!!
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Thanks beauty…..I’m loving all your photos and style 😉 yay
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I like what I’m reading! Keep going. You’re not getting too wrapped up in yourself and that’s a good quality to keep. Maybe, if you haven’t already, you should check out Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” — tennis is a sexy and rather prominent topic.
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I’m obsessed w that book….can’t wait for the new movie to come out 😉
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I like your clean writing and clear voice. I will read more of you…
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sometime back i wrote i am very happy today
http://xs2rahulz.blogspot.in/2012/02/i-m-very-happy-today.html
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that’s great, thank you
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thanks for visiting my blog
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Elegant– that’s what your word play is. Glad I found you.
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such a pretty word, thank you. and you as well 😉
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Pretty? PRETTY?!
Hmmm… more than that. The way I see it Elegance is balanced by Power and your prose is strengthened by the essence of it.
There are many competent bloggers out here– but very few with a sense of poetry, or an understanding of the poetry, that is seeping from their pores.
I don’t know if your understand that you have that; but, after having read a few lines, I do know that the seeping is undeniable.
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The three are addictive, beware! I love this. I’ve nominated you for the Commentator Award. Do visit http://readinpleasure.wordpress.com for rules on accetance.
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Hi Coco, I used to play tennis, but had never thought of it quite like this; I like your description so much better! 🙂 Thanks for following and I will do the same. I hope you continue to enjoy my writing!
Lauren 🙂
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Thanks for following me, even though I’ve barely just begun. I, too, appreciate those assertive lunges. 😉
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who doesn’t?!? 😉
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I’ve tried to read this post without my loving dictionary US-IT… very proud… but I could understand what you meant
Amazing place, isn’t it? I think there isn’t such a place here in Italy.
Enjoy your new way of intending life: we can’t start a new one, just change our point of view
See you soon
Johnatan
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haha I’m so glad Jonathan…see you soon 😉
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You make me want to play tennis. Good play on words!
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you should go play this weekend….I will be 🙂
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Thank you for the follow. I appreciate the support. Great blog you have here. I love the eloquence of your posts.
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hey thanks 😉
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THank you so much 😀
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Hi Coco, I would like to thank you for following my blog.
I like your writing. I’m an italian writer and I love “Match Point” too.
Something in common, isn’t? Celegia
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isn’t it the greatest? 🙂
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I love coconut and Kona…
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have you been? it’s amazing here. The coffee here is superb 😉
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No, I have not been to Kona. I actually meant the coffee. It has been my favourite since I was fifteen. I do have a friend who eloped to Hawaii and told me I should go see Maui and Kona. I was skeptical but he doesn’t just say stuff… and he does know me as well as anyone does… so I may put it on my list.
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I’ve nominated you for an award! You can view details here: http://melodylowes.com/2012/06/03/more-awards/
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this is a really nice. you are right, tennis is the seductive one out of all them. it’s the only one where you can be down 40 – love and still come back to win.
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Hey thanks for the following my blog/liking my PA piece, I really like the stuff you’ve been writing here, keep it up!
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You have such a good blog! Nice articles. 🙂 I followed you! I look forward for many posts!
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many times when watching ladies tennis matches, i must wear loose fitting clothes and a button down shirt untucked … both to reduce risk of personal injury and possible arrest …. oh, the fashion statements these tennis players wear these days …. 🙂
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Happy Monday! You have been nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award by simplecityliving.wordpress.com! Check it out here: http://simplecityliving.wordpress.com/2012/06/04/versatile-blogger-award/
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This is so BIG I love it. 🙂 And this sentence wow: … bright green tennis courts stocked with red-blooded, stiff angled, fierce yet stately men.
I had no idea where you were going and it cracked me up!
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hahaha did i surprise you? 😀
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Totally. And not much surprises me haha
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Then you must have gone at least half mad over Nadal today. I did. Nadal and his super-human moves and cartoon mouth. Thanks for yesterday’s ‘Like’, Coco J. I do like your style, you are indeed an alive and clever one : )
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uhhhhh yes….and awe thanks. right back atcha darlin’ 😉
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Gosh, you can write. I needed to read this today. Especially that very last line.
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Love your description of the game. I have been hooked on tennis since my early days in Madison, Wisconsin with gray balls that never lost their bounce. Out here in Colorado the balls tell a different story….
Very well written!
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You had me at “100% Kona”.
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I love your writing and your blog. It’s great. Thank you so much for following my blog. I am honored. cheers Judy
judysp.wordpress.com
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Hi Coco,
Thanks for liking my post; I would be honored to write a review for you any time you would need one. You are a poet at heart and use very elegant and sensuous language. Are you French?
Johanna van Zanten
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you have a stunning voice when you write. I could read you for hours.
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oh my gosh that is such a compliment thanks Ella, I’m enchanted 😉
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Hey Coco, I really liked this entry in your blog so I chose to share the Sunshine Award with you, just because ….you spread a bit o’ sunshine in my life each day… get your award here.. 🙂 http://soulmetry.wordpress.com/2012/06/07/im-beaming-like-the-sun-d/
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wow thanks to you
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Tennis and chocolate pretty awesome combination. Good description. I also like Match Point, that was a pretty good movie. Good post.
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You are exactly who I was writing about in in my post this morning when I mentioned what makes a successful blogger. My goal is to be clearer, cleaner, tighter, without losing my voice.
Love your blog!
Oh. And Match Point… one of my favorites!
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ahhhhh you are so sweet. thank you so very very much. and yes Match Point….I think I’m going to watch it again today 🙂
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“red-blooded, stiff angled, fierce yet stately men” I love this language and the image you’ve invoked. This is pungent. It has a stark quality that feels robust at the same time. I love tennis. At its best and when well-played it’s like chess. The fascination for me in watching competitive tennis is that you witness a match of wit and guile. A player doesn’t have a coach to go to during halftime or during a time out. She has to figure it out right there and then.
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Awesome!
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