Tisha Venturini Chat Transcript
EXCLUSIVELY from Operation Thank You
June 7th, 2000
~Sorry for any typos...me bad! :)~
| gousa9: | Welcome to Operation Thank You's EXCLUSIVE chat with Tisha Venturini! Thanks for coming Tisha! Please keep the chat area clutter free. :) Any opening comments Tisha? |
| tishaventurini: | Hi everyone- sorry took me so long* hi |
| luvyou: | Your agent said you were "pursuing other opportunities"...what kind of things have you been up to? |
| tishaventurini: | I have been doing appearances for companies, clinics, photo shoots and some modeling. * |
| salesian: | Have you been able to do any travelling that has not been work related? |
| tishaventurini: | I can not type...Yes, I have gone to Cabo San Lucas with friends and have visited some other friends where they live...I want to go to ITALY* |
| goalkeeper_sj: | Did you ever got nervous playing in front of a lot of fans? |
| tishaventurini: | I did at first but after awhile it really pumped me up and got me more excited and focused...I love big crowds!!* |
| soccerchic1999: | We know some of the players aliases from wwc, just curious about what yours was? |
| tishaventurini: | JUST JACK...from the tv show Will and Grace- he(Jack) is hilarious!! Favorite show!* |
| kbl_17: | What is the most important life lesson you learned during your national team career? |
| tishaventurini: | WOW- that is a big question!!!!! I have learned many things but the thing that stands out is the ability to get along with others and respect them and have fun with them. Life is all about relationships and how you work with other people. We ALL got along great and had the best time on and off the field. * |
| nic: | What kind of car do you drive? |
| tishaventurini: | I drive a 1999 Passat...silver* |
| Reeses1184: | Tisha, what does your house look like? Is it really big? Is it bright pink, lol. Don't think so...do you have a pretty garden? A place to workout? |
| tishaventurini: | I live in a condo- not really that big- no gym no garden- although I bough some beautiful plants for our front deck where we hang out and bbq!!! Most of my stuff is from Pottery Barn, or IKEA- rambling!!!* |
| JollyRancher: | What's your ultimate pet peeve? |
| tishaventurini: | RUDE people and people who chew loudly(ha)* |
| emilylmlp: | Will you be wearing 15 or 13 for WUSA? |
| tishaventurini: | 13....that has always been my favorite #* |
| normalite: | Do you like the show "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" and if so...who would you use as your lifelines? |
| tishaventurini: | I love that show!!!!!! I would call my bro Todd or my uncle Larry!!! ROSIE!!!* |
| TishasNo1: | Will you be working at any summer camps besides the one in Orlando? |
| tishaventurini: | I may work one with Tony DiCicco in CT but not sure yet- it's not an open camp though. No one is doing them b/c of the Olympics- I mean the ones I usually work!* |
| kels10: | What are you planning on doing with all the stuff you got from your biggest fans through "Operation Thank You"? |
| tishaventurini: | I suck at this typing sending deal...I am going to save all the stuff I got...I get a lot of fan mail but these letters, emails, and other treasures are the most special to me. I really, really appreciated receiving that package and hope to show it to my kids one day...I do now have kids now! HA* |
| mich: | Ever since I first saw you on tv...I couldn't stop thinking about one thing. How do you keep your hair so full of volume and shine? Do you use any special styling products? BTW...how's your hair looking these days? :) (NOTE to tish from elaine...mich is my lunatic friend, who has problems...lol...she likes your hair very much though!) |
| tishaventurini: | ha- I don't use anything special- whatever is in the shower. I just have a lot of hair I guess. I am sort of letting it grow out- but still like it short the best.* |
| salesian: | What would you like to do after your soccer days are done? |
| tishaventurini: | Well, first of all I hope to play in the league for a few years at least! After, or during that time I would like to start a family and become a MOM...I love working with kids so possibly teaching or running camps with friends (ideal job)* |
| Maelle: | What did you have for breakfast this morning? :) and what were you doing before doing this chat? |
| tishaventurini: | Funny you ask... I had a dentist appt. at 8 so I did not eat breakfast. But I usually have a breakfast burrito with egg and cheese!!!!! and I was at the gym lifting weights before this chat* |
| soccerchic1999: | Did you ever get the cutting board you wanted for Christmas and are you still prank calling your mom & asking for Rita? :) |
| tishaventurini: | Thank you all for joining- I am not going anywhere...just wanted to say thanks!!!!...YES- I got 3 cutting boards and my mom still falls for the RITA stunt!!!* |
| gousa9: | Are you a good cook? and if you are, if I came over for dinner, what will you make me? :) (sorry...had to ask one!) |
| tishaventurini: | Not a great cook although I can make a few good dishes! Would probably make you my BBQ pork tenderloin...hope you like meat!!!! It is muy bueno but we are sick of it b/c we eat it all the time* |
| Reeses1184: | Tisha~ thank you very much for doing this for us! I was wondering which of your teammates was the most supportive of you when you were (sniff) cut from the team? What did your family and friends say and do for you? |
| tishaventurini: | Every one of my teammates was supportive...that is not a surprise. But I would say Lil(Kristine) and I are very close so she helped me out a lot...my family was awesome!!!!! They just want me to be HAPPY...and I AM!!* |
| emilylmlp: | When is your book about how to be a woman soccer player coming out? What about the Air Bud movie? |
| tishaventurini: | The book should be out in Sept... I think?? Don't know when AIR BUD comes out- should be really funny!!! |
| gousa9: | NOTE: I got an email from the book lady, she said July... |
| tishaventurini: | OK july then!!* |
| gousa9: | Elaine knows everything... :) |
| eschrein: | What other sports besides soccer do you like to play or watch? Who is your favorite non-soccer player? |
| tishaventurini: | I love to play golf and snow ski!! I play anything anyone asks me to play- tennis is fun...my fav non soccer athlete is Jerry Rice. He is very good and never talks crap. |
| willidog: | Why do you wear a piece of tape around your pinky, and tie your lacves around your ankles? |
| tishaventurini: | The tape is something we did at UNC for good luck-worked there!!! The shoelaces around the ankle I do b/c the laces are so long and I can't tie them under my shoes(my feet cramp) so where else am I to tie them??? Plus I love ballet!!!! HA* |
| Soc14: | Hey! What's up? Who are you going for in the NBA Finals? Also do you every play any basketball? |
| tishaventurini: | I want the LAKERS(who are on soon!!) I haven't played bb in a long time but love the sport!!! Wish I had GAME!* |
| Maelle: | I've seen a picture of you w/glasses...do you need to wear them all the time? Contacts? :) I think you look very "intellectual!" |
| tishventurini: | I love glasses...no I don't need them, they are just glass. I have 4 diff pairs! Just for fun!!!!!* |
| bigwave: | Tisha -I've recently been informed that you've taken up surfing. I'm a semi-pro surfer, and I was just wondering...are you any good? |
| tishaventurini: | I have surfed only 3 times and stood up once! so I am not good. Plan on getting good though...It's hard to get up so early in the am to get pounded by the waves!! I will learn soon!!!* |
| soccerchic1999: | Do you ever wear your college championship rings and if so, how do you decide which one to wear? And where do you keep them? |
| tishaventurini: | I do not wear them or my Olympic ring- they are in my jewelery box(i think)...Very special but not big on wearing them* |
| sker23: | What's an average day like for you? |
| tishaventurini: | Well, I get up around 8-9...have hot tea, breakfast on the front deck. Make phone calls, email, hold on please...sorry I got a call. anyways- I go for a run down to the beach...hit the gym for a lift and run any errands I need to. Maybe play golf or go to the beach with friends. Love to go out to dinner!! I have a wonderful life and I am grateful* |
| emilylmlp: | How did you meet Casey in college? And what does Casey do for a living? :) (note from elaine...only casey question...) |
| tishaventurini: | I met him in college at UNC- he was in one of my classes and on the baseball team. He caught my eye the first time I saw him and we have been dating ever since!!! He works for a golf club down here...He is the BEST* |
| He says HI!* | |
| gousa9: | YVONNE GOES CRZY! :) sorry...lol |
| tishaventurini: | You guys are funny!!!* |
| nic: | Do you have a cure for someone who is a Tisholic? |
| tishaventurini: | Do I have a CURE???? No, but just so you know...I am nothing special. Just an ordinary girl.* |
| diva: | Last September, I had the opportunity to stop -ever so briefly -in Chapel Hill, NC while on vacation. It reminded me a lot of Auburn, AL -where I went to college. I was just wondering, do you ever miss the college atmosphere of Chapel Hill? |
| tishaventurini: | I do miss Chapel Hill and college life!! I have so many wonderful memories from there. Not just soccer memories!! Thank you guys!* |
| Elaine?* | |
| gousa9: | SORRY! got booted!! did you finish that one tish? |
| tishaventurini: | I think so* |
| Sarah6dc: | I know you will start the WUSA in 2001 in SF (my hometown!), what do you think would make for a good name and good team colors? |
| tishaventurini: | They are not sure where exactly where the team will be- I love RED!!!! Haven't really thought of a name. I'm sure you guys can think of some.* |
| foudious119: | Tish- What type of milk do you drink? Skim, 1%, 2%, or whole? |
| tishaventurini: | I don't really like milk BUT I use skim in my cereal* |
| sunnygurl: | hi tisha! this is Elaine's older sister Annette here! She's been running around like a chicken w/o a head these past few days...she's been really excited about this chat! Who can blame her? I thought I would send in a question...what did you think of Elaine's website? I can never get the computer from her, as she's always working on it...lol :) |
| tishaventurini: | I love her website...I was so amazed when I first saw it! She must be a computer genius! I couldn't even get on this chat!! Had to call her for help!!!!* |
| gousa9: | Note: I'm not a computer genius...just more computer savvy than you tish! :) lol... |
| kels10: | What is the most memorable thing a fan has done for you? |
| tishaventurini: | The cd rom Elaine made me was unbelievable...Casey and I had tears in our eyes...wish all of you could have seen it!! I love getting letters and SMILES from fans* |
| soccerchic1999: | Your teeth are so pretty!!! What type of toothpaste do you use? |
| tishaventurini: | The reason they are so white is b/c I bleach them- I know that is weird, but a friend of mine did it for me years ago. COLGATE* |
| Maelle: | Do you speak any other languages? And where can fans send letters to you now? |
| tishaventurini: | LAKERS are winning!!! No hable NADA else!! People send mail to the soccer federation...Sorry, I got an IM and it threw me off!!!!* |
| salesian: | Of all the foreign places you've visted, which memories remain most vivid? |
| tishaventurini: | China!!!!! It was such a learning experience. There is so much poverty there and it is so crowded, yet they are all so gracious and nice. It made me so grateful for what I have and taught me to never take ANYTHING for granted!* |
| gousa9: | YUM YUM...I love that snake coup...my fave! :) j/k |
| spacer21: | I love your new nike print ad!!! (VERY BUFF!!) Are you planning on sticking with nike after your contract runs out this year? |
| tishaventurini: | I renewed my NIKE contract for this year. I would like to stay with them during my time in the WUSA!!!!!!* |
| Reeses1184: | Tisha, if you were to have kids, what would you name them? A boy? A girl? Which would you prefer? How would you decorate their romms? :) |
| tishaventurini: | Reeses....I have not gotten that far....I want to have a few kids and I don't care what sex they are- as long as they are healthy and happy. Have a few names in mind but don't want to give them away!! HA!* |
| emilylmlp: | Do you have any pets? |
| tishaventurini: | No pets...I am not a big fan of them- do not dislike them, just not so into them* |
| mchamm9: | What is the most important thing you want girls to learn from you? |
| tishaventurini: | To be confident in themselves and understand that they can do anything they want to do if they really believe in themselves and work HARD!!!!! Also, it is so important to love what you do!!!! Do what you LOVE!!!!!!! Lakers by 15* |
| bigfanofyours: | Do i hear wedding bells in the future? (Sorry tish...got like 30 questions like that...you set the record straight...elaine) |
| tishaventurini: | I hope so...we are not engaged but hope to be in the near future* |
| gousa9 | I, of course will be invited to the wedding...lol...j/k!!!!! |
| salesian:: | Although you have nothing to prove to me, do you feel you will have something to prove for being left off the national team when the WUSA starts play? |
| tishaventurini: | No, I do not think I have anything to prove to anyone. I am just excited that I will be playing again. Of course I want to do well but I just want to PLAY!!!!* |
| Crazy4Chastain: | Hey Tisha, if you could play any different sport, what would it be? |
| tishaventurini: | As a pro??? I guess it would be tennis or golf* |
| gousa9: | TISHA...just tell us when you have to go...you've been on more than an hour, and we understand if you have to go (like watching your lakers....) |
| tishaventurini: | I will stay on until 7...then it's dinnertime!!!!8 oops* Yes, 10 for you Eastcoasters* |
| gousa9: | (keeping to the theme of food questions from me) What are you going to have for dinner tonight? |
| tishaventurini: | We are grilling Chicken which has been marinating in the fridge for 5 hours...should be delish!! Also asparagus and salad!!!!* |
| kittykat_2003: | What kind of music do you like/listen to? |
| tishaventurini: | I really listen to all different kids!! Casey is a big music guy and introduces me to all new stuff. I like Big Head Todd, Dave Matthews, Macy Grey, Natalie Merchant, Ben Harper "Steal my Kisses" is my new fave!!! Oh...and THONG THONG THONG THONG THONG...silly but fun song! |
| luvyou: | Are you a good golfer? What's your handicap? |
| tishaventurini: | No, I am not good...I shoot in the mid- nineties!!! Casey is a 5 he is GOOD!S GOOD* sorry |
| salesian: | Do you think you will relocate closer to San Francisco once the WUSA gets going? |
| tishaventurini: | yes, I will have to get a place near where the team is located. The season will run from Feb- Aug !!* |
| headslap2: | Hi Tisha, I was wondering what is your all time favorite book |
| tishaventurini: | Tuesdays with Morrie...if you haven't read it do so! by Mitch Album* |
| poopers: | Do you have cool news to share with us? |
| tishaventurini: | cool news??? I don't think so* |
| Sarah6dc: | What is the craziest fan encounter you've ever had? |
| tishaventurini: | UM........ gee....... nothing too crazy...people sometimes call my house and once a guy chased me...cheering for me while I was running at the beach(funny)* |
| FutureFawcett14: | Are you planning on writing back the people that sent you stuff? |
| tishaventurini: | Yes, although I don't have addresses for the emailers!!!! Can't promise a long letter, but will send an autographed player card- hope that is ok* |
| bsb_brat04: | Do you still hang out with players from the team? |
| tishaventurini: | It's hard to hang out b/c they are so busy...Lil came here for 3 days on her last break...We all try to get together whenever we can- they are some of my best friends!!!* |
| loola: | Who currently endorses you? |
| tishaventurini: | Nike and Metrx- I do stuff for other people but nothing exclusive. Allstate, chevy, disney but they are like one time deals - it was just fun to meet the people* |
| sfce12: | what's your most fondest memory from being on the team? |
| tishaventurini: | another tough one.. there are so many...the Olympics is something I will never ever forget- not just winning, but being there in general also...a day of team bonding we did in FL on the ropes course- really made us realize how much we loved and needed each other!!* |
| JollyRancher: | Did you cry when you got OTY? what were you thoughts of it? |
| tishaventurini: | yes, I did cry. Casey came home and I was in tears on the couch. Then he watched the cd-rom and read some of the letters and I think he was a little choked up!!!!!! tough guy!!! Thank you again all so much!!!!!* |
| gousa9: | Do you need to go Tisha? |
| tishaventurini: | Just a couple more Elaine* |
| foxylady: | If you could make a guest apperance on any TV show/Movie...what would it be? |
| tishaventurini: | Will and Grace... love the show and the actors!!!!!!!* |
| wntfanm9: | did you get my 'late OTY' thingie i sent? |
| tishaventurini: | no... you don't need to send anymore...you have all already done so much!!* |
| cooldude34: | what has been the craziest thing you have done? |
| tishaventurini: | that's for me to know and for you not to find out! ha* |
| congaline2 asks: | What's your fave color? |
| tishaventurini: | I have many!! red, yellow and white(yes white)* |
| tishaventurini: | last one Elaine my stomach is growing!!!! We can do this again soon!* |
| gousa9: | ok.....how about final thoughts? just anything you want tish!!!! it's all yours!! before you feed yourself |
| tishaventurini: | Like I said before, I just want to thank all of you guys for all of your support !! I played the game of soccer because I love it and I love my teammates. I don't play for the money or the stardom... sorry- got interupted!!!! Receiving letters and emails from fans knowing you can inspire others to go after their dreams is what it is all about!! I hope you all believe in yourselves and go after LIFE!!!!!* |
| gousa9: | Thank you tisha for doing this!!! it means a whole lot to me (and us...) and hopefully we'll get to do this again soon! just let me know!!! i'm here to serve you! lol |
| tishaventurini: | Thank you again Have fun!!!!!* |
| gousa9: | have a good dinner! : ) lol....need help to log out? |
| tishaventurini: | Should be able to do it!! Thank you Elaine!!!!* |
| gousa9: | no problem! : ) thanks again!!! talk to you soon!!! |
| tishaventurini: | OK what do i do!!!!* |
| gousa9: | lol....just close your browser... : ) |
| tishaventurini: | close what????????* |
| gousa9: | ummm....hit the 'X' at the top of your window |
| tishaventurini: | oh- the X.....thank you!! Talk to you all soon!!!* |