Jeanette Lee

Chloe Angelee Breedlove

noreply@blogger.com (Jeanette Lee, The Black Widow) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:01:00 +0000

As some of you know, we've been happily awaiting the birth of our baby girl (our first biological child) and our fifth addition to the Breedlove Clan. She arrived on October 1st, 2009 at 1:13pm weighing 6 lbs 14.7 ozs and 20 1/2 inches long.

My dream come true!

noreply@blogger.com (Jeanette Lee, The Black Widow) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:23:00 +0000

Hi all! Things are looking up right now. I just got back from a WPBA tournament in Durango Colorado. It was at the Sky Ute Casino and my family and I had a great time. My husband and I brought our eldest daughter Morgan and our youngest daughter Cheyenne. It was wonderful. I played well over all. I lost to Pan and in the semifinals, I lost to Kelly Fisher. I still feel as though I'm getting closer and closer to where I once was with my confidence. The difference is, I'm much more experienced and knowledgeable than I was when I was at my best. It's been all the practice that I've been doing. It's really given me more confidence which shows.

That's not the greatest news though. It's that in 3 weeks, October 7th, we are expecting a baby girl, our first biological child together. I have two stepdaughters (Morgan and Olivia) and two adopted (John and Cheyenne). One day, I will tell you about our infertility journey that we've endured but for now, we will just rejoice and praise God. I really stopped believing that it could ever happen. I'm so fortunate to know Angie Risen-White and her husband Jerry, who are both incredible people that are voluntarily giving us this gift. I can't imagine it. What she must think or feel to be able to give this kindness to whom, a year ago, she didn't even know.

I've really been holding back a little. With all our disappointments, there's been a small insecure feeling that this isn't really happening and something terrible might happen. I don't want to think about it. I want to enjoy this. And as we get closer and closer, I feel myself getting happier and happier.

My daughter Cheyenne named her Chloe, after the main character in "Beverly Hills Chuhuahua" the movie. I named her middle name after Angie, our surrogate and my last name. Chloe's middle name will be Angelee. I just can't wait.

Don't worry. I won't forget pool. I've already set up a schedule so that I can practice atleast four hours a day while someone helps watch the baby and Cheyenne and John are in school. (Our two eldest have already flown the coop) I've left

Summer Kids Overnight Camp

noreply@blogger.com (Jeanette Lee, The Black Widow) — Tue, 05 May 2009 04:11:00 +0000

Hey Everyone! So, I have this idea. I want to create a summer kids overnight camp. I know there are alot of young players, serious players who want to become pros. But once they get to a certain level, where do they go to learn from the pros? To get their inspiration? To learn the tricks of the trade from their very own role models? Right now....nowhere. So, I was thinking, if I could use my resources to create a camp, an affordable one, that will go in the summer and be for kids at atleast an intermediate level, who aspire to become pros, ....that would be so cool. I would have classes that work on advanced 8ball and 9ball strategies, careers in billiards, the mental game, financial management, marketing yourself, etc. Wouldn't that be sooooo cool??? And if they can spend four days with the Black Widow and Johnny Archer and Allison Fisher and Mika Immonen? Ask them questions, play pool with them....I just gotta make it happen. Anyone have any ideas, want to be a sponsor, just email me off my site and title it "Kids Camp". I'd love to hear from you. I have the perfect place! Love you guys!

Exciting news all over the place

noreply@blogger.com (Jeanette Lee, The Black Widow) — Tue, 05 May 2009 03:48:00 +0000

So, I'm gonna explode with excitement. First of all, I'm having a baby! Now, my beloved fans know that I have two stepdaughters from my husbands first marriage. They are beautiful and wonderful. I have known them since the youngest was about 6 1/2 years old. Of course, they lived with their mom most of that time, who has been quite consistently awful to us, doing what she could to sabatoge our relationship with the girls. Nevertheless, they are great girls and although I didn't get to raise them, we love them so much! Then, four and a half years ago, we adopted Cheyenne from birth. She'll be five in June. What a blessing that has been. To get to raise a child from birth and have all the joy ( and final say) on how we raise her. It's been so wonderful. The is the most incredible things that's ever happened to me and she makes me happy endlessly. She loves her sissies so much, but of course, by now, they are in college, as independant as ever. Then, three years ago, we became the permanent legal guardians of a young man who was 14 at the time. He is now 17 years old. A handsome and sweet young man that we love very much. His name is John and you will start to see more pictures of him in my photo gallery.

Well, anyway, George and I have been married for 13 years and have always wanted to have our own children but it hasn't been in the cards for us. We have tried naturally and multiple tries with specialists, with no success. Finally, we had a beautiful woman named Angie,and her loving Husband Jerry agree to make our dreams come true. Angie is carrying a little baby girl, our biological child, in her belly as we speak. We're about four months out. We'll expect the baby in October. I'm excited beyond belief. Some people think I was put on this earth to grow the sport of billiards and be a world Champion. I know I was put on this earth to be a mom. And I thank God for it. Nothing, absolutely nothing, gives me great joy. I'm just fortunate that I married a man that is compassionate, supportive and a really good father. I love my husband so much and I hope I honor my husband always because he deserves all my respect and love.

I want to tell you more about Angie and the baby in my next post because this will get too long and I have more to share with you (like what the baby's name is gonna be! Cheyenne named her!)

The other news is that I am playing more pool now that I have in years. My body is always sore but it's holding up to longer hours than I have been able to in the past. I'm more fit, working out more, practicing more.

I'm going to these tournaments with more confidence and preparation. I have also been working on my break and think I have found a good solution. Keep your eyes open to seeing me on ESPN this year because I'll be there! I love it!

I think the biggest thing I have to work on this year is my consistency and control on the break, and most importantly, my stroke and preshot routine. I know what I need to work on, I just need to do it. I'm very excited about all this because it's what I love to do.

Right now, I can only say, Thank you. Thanks to all my fans out there that ALWAYS support me and give me encouragement. I really need it at times. And I know you are there. I love you. Jeanette

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Florida

noreply@blogger.com (Jeanette Lee, The Black Widow) — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:21:00 +0000

Hey guys! Wow, so I've had a better year, playing very well, but OH MY GOODNESS! If I don't improve my break, I am going to drive myself crazy! I have lost in the last three events, PURELY because I didn't pocket a single ball on the break the entire sets against my opponents that I lost to. The difference between their break and mine was embarrassing. I usually break well, and I've been playing well so when I break well, I tend to win. But my break simply isn't consistent. Sometimes, when my timing is off, it can be pretty bad. I have, as you know, alot of physical problems that has prevented me from spending alot of time practicing the break. But, the bottom line is,if I want to win a tournament these days against the caliber that's out there today, I need to break. If that means working out more, getting stronger, practicing mental imagery,whatever it takes...... Wish me luck and Happy Thanksgiving! I love you.

Pacific Coast Classic

noreply@blogger.com (Jeanette Lee, The Black Widow) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:21:00 +0000

The Chinook Winds Casino is a pleasure to play in. They are so nice and I love staying at their hotel on the beach. Even with a bit of rain, there was plenty to see and shop. My daughter Cheyenne has always been with me but she is getting old enough to really pay more attention to the games and know what the score is.
Well, I finished 9th. I went undefeated and played very well. Until I met up with Kelly Fisher in the single elimination rounds. She played great but my break really disappointed me. I just broke the balls poorly the whole set. Most times I didnt make a ball on the break. I also missed a few key shots which didn't help when you are playing such a formidable opponent. I had a third and a second place finish in the last two events so I was really hoping I would win this one but I'm still encouraged. I feel more optimistic and more inspired to play and work on specific aspects of my game. We have one more event this year and I plan to win it. I will work hard, but I am also aware that there are more great players on the tour than ever and they are all very hungry to win. I will give it my all. I hope to see you at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood Florida at our next event. It's a beautiful venue and I love it there. Wish me luck and keep me in your prayers. I love you all. Jeanette

Finally doing better! Staying in Indiana

noreply@blogger.com (Jeanette Lee, The Black Widow) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:48:00 +0000

Wow, it feels so great to be in the finals. 2nd place at the Carolina Classic. I can say that Jasmine Ouschan from Austria really did play well. She is a fine player and deserved to win. I really felt comfortable at the table but when the match started, I made a careless error and she made me pay for it. The balls didn't break well for me so I didn't get a lot of opportunities whereas, Jasmine, broke great and the balls laid well for her! Oh well, at least I had a great tournament! I played well all week, stayed focus and very importantly, my husband George was there with me. As always, my daughter Cheyenne was there and my good friend and Teacher's Pet, John Da Babe Rousseau, and my old friend Dave Parry who lives here locally. What great fun! I just LOVE Raleigh and was happy to spend more time in Durham which was a wonderful community. If I had a great opportunity to move here, I would. BTW, we have decided to stay in Indy a while longer. We are still working on opening a club in Orlando, but we don't want to take the kids out of school here and we both love our friends and family here so we figure why move until we have a place open. I love you all! Thanks for having my back! Jeanette

Moving to Orlando

noreply@blogger.com (Jeanette Lee, The Black Widow) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:15:00 +0000

Wow! What a whirlwind! We just made an offer on a house and it's really ice. My husband and I went to Orlando with my good friend and soon to be business partner, Rolando Aravena, last week to look at houses and we found the perfect one. It's great because I may get to work in Orlando rather than traveling all the time and even when I do, there will be more nonstop flights. I will greatly greatly miss the friends we have made in Indianapolis,though. It's such a beautiful city with so much warmth and love. I have the most wonderful friends and we are truly blessed to have friends that I believe will last a lifetime. We are looking at locations to open up a billiard club, which will be a dream come true. Finally, a place to hold my schools, clinics, exhibitions, parties, etc. I can't wait. I'm having a bit of trouble keeping up with my work while trying to move. Oh, and did I mention, we are trying to have another baby? And our 16 year old son that we adopted last year, John has to be enrolled in school in two weeks in the new school. Aaagh! But things are great. We are a family and we are together. Both of Georges stepdaughters are in college and doing well. I rarely see them. Well, I saw Morgan recently and hopefully she'll come to my birthday party aftertomorrow. I feel so much love out there. Thank God that I am so blessed! Jeanette

New Routine

noreply@blogger.com (Jeanette Lee, The Black Widow) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:14:00 +0000

So I'm just coming off stomach surgery and it feels like it's never gonna heal. This is really bothersome because alot of my motivation and strength comes from working out every day and I haven't been able to go to the gym in a while and I feel like it affects my mood and attitude.

I am starting to play pool at 6 am. Never in my life did I think I would wake up at 6 am and play pool, but at my friend Rolando's suggestion, it's a way to guarantee myself time to play pool, before the day gets on it's way and ahead of me. I thought he was crazy and I said no way for about two weeks, and then one day, I woke up and went to the pool room. It was dead quiet, I played great focused pool and so at peace, it was awesome. Of course, then I had to get John off to school and Cheyenne woke up and wanted breakfast and then my assistant showed up and we had to go over business projects and errands to run and suddenly, it was dinner time and then bedtime. If it hadn't been that morning, there wouldn't have been any at all. Hummph. I guess guys can be right once in a while. Imagine that. Hehe.

So, I think I'll try it for a while. See I can still play pool in the day or night, but the early early mornings, well, that's my quiet time. Some people meditate, some people sit on the porch drinking coffee, some people read the paper. The Black Widow plays pool.

First event of the year

noreply@blogger.com (Jeanette Lee, The Black Widow) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:34:00 +0000

Wow have I been depressed. No holding back, I can admit, I've been really depressed. I worked so hard these last couple months, just to come to the first WPBA and have the worst finish in my career. I went two and out. I lost 9-8, and 9-8, just dogged my brains out. To be fair, I have been traveling waaaay too much internationally and coast to coast. Jet lag really affected me. I also have been changing certain aspect of my game to give me more consistency but it just wasn't solid enough yet. I beleive in continuing to improve and I believe in what I'm working on but it takes time and I just don't have enough patience sometimes. So days later, and lots of rest in bed, I'm back in action. I'm starting to work out at the gym again tomorrow. I'll start practicing hard again as well. I feel your support out there and I don't want to let you down. I'll keep working, keep improving, and keep on smiling. I love you guys!

5 more weeks till the Worlds

noreply@blogger.com (Jeanette Lee, The Black Widow) — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 23:08:00 +0000

Wow, I'm kind of getting excited. I haven't been to the World Championships in a few years. Several reasons. I had a tough schedule, financially, the prize money is weak, the long trip is hard on my body and most importantly, I felt unprepared to win. This time is different. I've been practicing more than ever. I have to really sacrifice time with friends and family, shopping, and alot of the charity work that I normally used to say Yes to. I still do plenty, but not as much as before. Now, I just go to the gym, work in the office for a few hours and then go practice. Normally, I would spend half the day with my daughter, now I put her in full time day care. Of course she still takes trips with me when I'm gone for more than a day or two, but still I wish I could be with her more. I made a decision to commit to getting my game stronger than ever and I have to back that up. So, what am I doing? Mostly stroke drills. Playing by myself, working on smoothing out my stroke and timing. There are certain shots I isolate to build my confidence in specific areas. Of course, off the table, I'm getting really disciplined about working out everyday and making my back stronger. I hope I see you out there and you say HI. I feel your support out there. Thanks for reading.

Training like Crazy

noreply@blogger.com (Jeanette Lee, The Black Widow) — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 17:59:00 +0000

I've really happy. I started making this effort to really get my game back in top form which it hasn't been in years. My priority has been being a good wife and mother, and of course, making a living and promoting pool. All the while, I have been sadder and sadder, going to each tournament unprepared. Of course, I still do well in events, but I always wonder, what if.....what if I gave these girls my real game. What if I trained like I'm supposed to? Well, time goes on and years are passing and it's time I want another baby. And I tell myself, if I have another baby, I really have no shot to be number one. It takes so much dedication to be the worlds greatest against the caliber of players we have today. And the way I am, I'll spend all my time with my babies. So, before I have another, i have to look at myself and wonder, do I really want this number one spot. Do I dare to go for it and risk failing, sacrifice the time with my family and friends and the income I would make where I would now be practicing more?
And with the support of my husband, it's a resounding YES! I just really really do love this game and I know I can play better. Well, it's been hard work. Doing drills like the old days, working on my stroke, getting all the little imperfections out. I'm going to the gym every morning, stretching, cardio, strength training, machines, free weights, eating right, and stretching again. I come home, go right to the pool room. I play 45 minutes, take a break for 15-20 minutes, play 45 minutes, take a break. I have to take breaks because my back and joints are just awful, and lately, my sciatic nerve is really hurting. I have to rest alot. During my 15 minute breaks, I run to the office and work on the computer, answering emails, looking at images, design things, approve things,etc. During my one hour break, I lay down. I'm still so excited. I love pool, and I love that I'm going for it. Stay fit, eat right, think positively and forward. I love you all out there!

It's a new year!

noreply@blogger.com (Jeanette Lee, The Black Widow) — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:09:00 +0000

Wow. So here we are. A new year! What's different? Well, so many things. I have a fantastic new website that I'm very proud of. I was smart enough to get Jessica Kim to be my project manager and on her suggestion, Owen Mundy to design it. Wow. Better than I could have wished for. And it will continue to get better.
I have my old coach Bob Carman back. He and I are going to give it one final real effort at being number one again. What's it going to take? Well, I've never really lacked in knowledge, or heart, but having cut back on my practicing dramatically over the last 6 years has taken it's toll. By that, I mean that all my weaknesses become glaringly obvious when my confidence is not there to hide them with great shotmaking ability. My stroke has always been fine, but with the talent so strong these days....if I want to be number one, it's got to get a whole lot better. And with that, my discipline on and off the table. I have this terrible tendency to speed up as I play better. Eventually, I trip over myself with careless errors. As I've practiced less, i picked up all these bad habits, like dropping my elbow, jumping up on a tough shot instead of staying down, tightening my grip and punching a ball in instead of stroking it in. Blaah, blaah, blaah. I just really need to give it an entire overhaul.
I have new sponsors, Liquid Wick. We plan to design a Widow Maker line of cues. I'm very excited about the idea.
I have signed a deal with Bass Pro Shops so look out for promotional efforts on their behalf. I resigned with King.com for my pool game, I love that game. You really should check it out. I have an online tournament pretty often where you can challenge me personally. And on that game...you actually have a shot to beat me...hehehe.
I'll be coming out in the next Rocawear ad campaign. What a great experience and opportunity. As they are ready, we'll update you.
Lastly, I've signed a nice contract with ESPN to do more announcing,etc. Fun fun fun. I really do want more children, I want to have more Black Widow Experience Clinics, and I want to open Black Widow Billiard Parlors, but for this year, my first focus will be to get back to number one!
Thanks for checking in. I'll be writing more often! Jeanette