Full Circle

I got asked to sub on a ball team tonight in a league that I use to play in when I first moved here. I had forgotten how to get there, so I had to MapQuest it and get directions. En route everything was good and as I continued to follow the directions it all started to become familiar to me. Then as I turned the last corner into the residential area the memories flooded back to me...

It was 1998 and I was new to the city and didn't really know anyone who played ball but as luck would have it I found a team looking for a girl to play. So I grabbed my gear and headed out to play for this team of unknowns. Initially I was a little surprised as it was definitely a smaller league because there weren’t even fences or an infield where shale would normally be. Needless to say I played with this team for 2 years and in the second year we won the championship, I was totally stoked. But then in a turn of bad luck (depending on how you look at it) I no longer was able to play for the team and they dis-banded. Eventually I made my way to another league and found a much better team and league. I am grateful for the time I played in the smaller league but am much happier where I am.

Weird how all those memories came flooding back to me with one turn of a corner. I'll never forget my time there and as I continue to sub for this team as it makes me appreciate where I am today not only in ball but in life. 

Weird how life comes full circle.