Like I said, this email came a few weeks ago, and there is no way of knowing where you'll be at that point in your life. Of course I woke up this morning thinking I'd much rather stay home and work on my script, but I didn't want to waste the free Dodger's ticket that I already had, plus I knew I'd have fun once I got around my friends.
This was my third time going this season. I like Dodger Stadium a lot. It's a nice, fun place, with people who are having a great time. That being said, the only other baseball stadium I know is Citizens Bank Park, where the Philadelphia Phillies play. I lived in Philly for four years and used to go to Phillies games quite regularly. No offense to the fun times with the Dodgers, but I had a blast with the Phillies!
Today I went to the game with my buddies Chris, Miguel, Mikey, Joey, Rayne and Luke. We were pleasantly surprised when our friends Kitanan and Sangjin showed up. Now, allow me to tell you how I saw none of the game, but still managed to have a great time. I tell people all the time that I only go to baseball games to do two things: eat hot dogs and do the wave. In the third inning we witnessed a guy trying to get the wave started. I was instantly on board and down to help. It took a few tries, but he was determined and I was amused. The payoff came when the wave went around three times! I was so engrossed with the wave that you would've thought I orchestrated the whole thing! So I checked the wave off my list. Then I went to get my hotdog. It was delicious, as usual. Check. This next thing was bonus, because remember, I only show up for two things. There were several beach balls being tossed around the stadium. I watched them with a longing that only a child could know. One came close, but someone sent it soaring in another direction. Finally, when I least expected it, a beach ball flew my way. My reaction was all off and I missed it. I wasn't sad though, I was happy it had come so close. Then, as if fate were giving me another chance at happiness, the ball came back to me. This time I was ready, it was my time to shine. I knew what I had to do, I couldn't hit it too hard and send it over the edge. We'd seen our share of people getting booed for doing that. So I hit the ball with just the right amount strength that I could still be respected by the crowd. And that is why I saw none of the ball game. I was too busy watching beach balls and waiting for my turn in the wave.
Now, after a hard day of being at the ball park, I'm at home, working on my script. Actually, I'm taking a break to tell you about my day. Tomorrow is a brand new day, and since I took some time to relax today, that means I have to work extra hard tomorrow. So while you're at a BBQ, eat some for me and think of how I'm working instead of hanging out. Have a safe and fun Labor Day!
