I just re-read my last
blog entry and was a bit saddened as I didn't encompass all that I was feeling
when ball ended. I felt I missed out on some very important factors of why I
had such a good season this year.
Yes, I will admit I
sucked it up pretty bad near the end of the season; but I chalked it up to just
too much going on in life. I really, truly had a great season this year! Not
because I hit well, or because I played well but because of the friendships that
I formed. The newly acquired friendships that I will probably have for many
more years to come! I met these people randomly; and I really truly mean that.
I literally one day talked to someone who mentioned to someone else that I was
looking for a team and poof...my wish was granted! I came home to a message on
my answering machine that I was to call Kimmie back
regarding ball; so I did and I liked her instantly! I remember saying to
myself; I liked her and I couldn't wait to play.
A week later there I was
in a ball field, in Beaumont practicing with some new people who I didn't know.
But being a ball player that happens a lot and really on a regular basis; you
end up playing for someone who got hurt and they need a girl...so you go. It's
like the 'Brotherhood of Ball'. I'll never forget after that practice I looked
forward to the new season and couldn't wait to play with them all.
After we were able to
get the garbage out of us; we finally pulled together as a team, not only
because it was the beginning of the season but because we were all starting to
come together as a team. I loved it! The comradery of the team brought me back
to the times growing up in a small town playing with everyone that you knew
because you all grew up together. I felt that with them, and loved every minute
of it! I'd been searching for that same feeling since 1998 and I've finally
found it! So not only was I saying goodbye to the game, but to my new summer
friends!
Pulling my jersey's out
of the dryer for one last time made me think to the laughs and the fun. The
Spitz, the booze and the G-Spot (garage); all places I that I can't wait to see
again!
So here's to my new
Summer friends; who I can't wait to see again!
