This week was similar to the previous. I trained intensely all week, in the gym, on the field and with a ball. Someone asked me how I am able to stay motivated, especially when I am training by myself. Yes it can be difficult and frustrating, but for me knowing that there will be an end product eventually, it allows for me to keep working and pushing through. All this work is building towards something, and it will be worth it when it comes.

I got my hands on my visa and read through the details it came back with. I cannot enter the UK until the 18th as that was stated as my intended travel date, so my return wont occur until then. However, Truro City FC have taken initiative and have sent in my registration, international clearance and reacquisition of amateur status forms to the FA so that I can be cleared and eligible prior to my return to the UK. This is a wise move to ensure that I will be able to play there, and we have time to jump any hurdles if they do come up in that process. Hopefully we hear back soon.

On Friday I went out to the movies with Ryan and we watched War Dogs. It was a very interesting and funny film, and a nice escape for him. We had a chat later that evening and I tried to help with his mental space as he has had a challenging year so far on the team.

And then on Saturday, Zach, Natalie, Amanda and myself headed along to the Quinnipiac Soccer game against UMass Lowell. It was a decent game, but nothing too exciting till midway through the second half when QU began to have some good chances. QU could have won the game 3-2 if they put their chances away, but unfortunately they lost 2-1. While we were watching the game, it was so hot and humid that we were sweating just sitting there. After the game we headed to a brewery about 30min away. It was the perfect afternoon for it and the brewery was packed. It was fun to relax and try a few different beers. When we left we went into New Haven to grab some pizza before heading home. A good Saturday!

And on Sunday the humidity had gone away and Shannon and I went for a nice walk along the Farmington Canal Greenway before spending some time at the pool in the afternoon. We were also able to head to West Haven and catch a lovely sunset over the water. It is a spot that we have been to often, most usually to watch the sunset, so it was nice to go again.