1. Where did you grow up? Georgetown, TX (Austin area)
2. If not from NWA - what brought you here? Jay's job - formerly with P&G.
3. Marital status, spouse’s name and children's names? Married to Jay Lefforge. 3 kids: Annie (12), Sam (10), Tillie (7)
4. How did you and Jay meet? We went to high school together but didn't start dating until I ran into him at a bar in Dallas after college.
5. Other than tennis what do you do for recreation,relaxation, hobbies: photography, drawing, reading, a little jogging with friends
6. What do you like most about your current job? What do you dislike? I do some copy editing for CitiScapes Magazine. I love being part of such a cool publication that really promotes our great part of the world. I get to work from home on a very flexible schedule. Can't think of anything NOT to like about that.
7. What is your current NRTP ranking? 2.5
8. How many years have you been playing tennis? Played all the time growing up and played in high school. We even had a court in our backyard. Took a 20-year break and have been playing again for about 2 years.
9. What prompted you to play tennis regularly? I used to love it so much so I thought I'd try it again. Most of you know that leads to permanent addiction!
10. What is your favorite thing/enjoyment about playing tennis? I love that it's social and I've met so many great friends. But I also really just love hitting a tennis ball.
11. What is your own favorite tennis shot/worst? Liking my forehand slice right now. Hate overheads.
12. Is there any life lessons learned by playing tennis? Don't be afraid to push yourself out of your comfort zone and try new things. Even at age 40 or beyond, go for it!
13. What is your most memorable accomplishment playing tennis so far? Winning 3.0 doubles tournament with Julie McClendon.
14. Do you have a particular pet peeve that tennis opponents do that bother you? Taking themselves too seriously.
15. Do you learn more from your wins or losses and why? I think I learn from both. I can usually look back and see where it went right or wrong either way.
16. Have you been to one of John Newcombe’s Tennis Camps and what did you like about it? Yes! Growing up in Texas, Newk's was a big deal. This summer my college roomate invited me to go down with her team from Dallas. That's where I learned my forehand slice! We had a great time and I loved getting to check off a bucket list item.
17. What is your favorite NWA restaurant and why? Savor. I just love the food!
18. What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you? Yikes... maybe that I have 3 tattoos.
19. When I was 10, I wanted to be… A TENNIS STAR! (for real)20. Favorite movies: Waiting for Guffman, Taladega Nights
21. The last book I read was…. Mr. Popper's Penguins (I try to read what my kids are reading every now and then.)
22. The guests at my fantasy dinner party would be…. , Will Ferrell, David Letterman, Bono, Stephen Colbert
23. I ‘ve been fortunate to…. marry a great guy, have 3 awesome kids, and end up in this fabulous part of the world. I love my life!
24. One word to sum me up: ecclectic
25. Where I spend most of my disposable income: tennis, of course
26. Motto: Make 'Em Wonder ;)
27. Favorite vacation spot: Disney World
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