This is the weirdest but most rewarding trip I've ever taken. At first, I said there was no way I was going to give up my last spring break to come here. Now I'm not regretting it a bit.

The first trip is always good,

This has been the weirdest of years. First I'm starting, then I'm not playing, then I'm traded, then I'm starting and then not playing. I've just had to keep it in perspective and not sweat the small stuff. I can't sweat the things I can't control. Whether I play one minute or 30 minutes, I'll be ready to play.

It was the weirdest thing.

A lot of the teams will be pretty equally matched up there. There is no giant separation from the first to the last team.

We've got to salvage this trip. We have to win, no question about it.