$10 still goes a long way in today's economy: a photoblog

Monday April 27th 2009

[The view on the way into preferred parking]
On a whim, got 6 tickets to see the Brewers host the Pirates
And took my nieces and nephew
Along with my sister and Jennell
[My 4 year old niece stoked on her 1st game]



[The view from our seats in sec. 101 right field]
I take good care of the people I love


[Oh HAI THERE Corey Hart!]


This guy ^^ was sitting next to me most of the game
He was wasted out of his mind
But figured it'd be a good idea to try chatting me up
So he grabs my right arm and starts looking at my Minor Threat tattoo
And asking me about it
When I start bringing up punk and straight edge
He thinks we have a common ground or something
So he brings up his tattoos
And starts showing me HEARTAGRAMS and HIM tattoos
And right then I decided I did not like this guy
Not to mention he looks like Bert from The Used
[that fact alone is a lot funnier now, looking back on it]
He then starts chatting me up about my camera
And asks me to take a photo of him
Because I kept ignoring him and taking photos of my niece
I snap another shot of Alexis
And he leans in and asks "Is that your daughter?"
And that was the end of it
Because I had had enough stupidity for one game
Crew wins 10-5 beautifully
Ends up sweeping the Pirates :D

The next couple days of the week were rainy
And uneventful
But I digress
...

Thursday April 30th 2009
Lacey and Kody invited me to the Admirals game
Now, the Admirals are a very underrated AHL team in Milwaukee
They, in fact, are a FABULOUS team
Which I love very very dearly
So after I got done working at Brewing Grounds
I race down there to see what tickets they got us
[you almost ALWAYS get better tickets when you show up early and buy them @ boxoffice]
Lacey tells me the place is packed already and that I only owe her $15
Tells me we got front row tickets in the upper level
[I have NEVER seen the upper level open]
So I'm a bit disappointed
Then she hands me my ticket
...
FOR FRONT ROW GLASS SEATS
I have never been able to capture front row seats no matter how early I've been to a game
The Admirals ended up losing 1-2 to the Aeros, but I walked away with two things
1). More reason to love Jed Ortmeyer
&
2). A bruised left hand from pounding on the glass so hard
[No photos cause I forgot my camera in my car...fail, I know]

Friday May 1st 2009

[For some reason, this is adorable]
I can't decide whether Robin Yount or those kids are what makes it adorable, though
...
Nothing too exciting about Friday night's game
Our seats were pretty decent
I went with Sarah Hudson
An ump made a garbage call
[Fair ball on a clear foul ball]
And it cost the Crew 2 runs to the Dbacks
Some bologna for sure
Crew loses 5-2


Saturday May 2nd 2009
On a whim, I decide I want to go to the game
I don't have a ticket and it is game day
I get to Miller Park at 2:30pm
Game time is 6:05pm
A few cars are lined up to be let into the parking lot
I am one of the first 10 cars in
And I figure I'll go buy a ticket at the boxoffice
I see a DARE event going on and start taking photos
My little brother is with the son of the head DARE coordinating officer
So I get invited to stick around
And I keep taking photosD-I will not do DRUGS
A-Won't catch an ATTITUDE
R-I will RESPECT myself
E-Will learn to EDUCATE

As much as I dislike the D.A.R.E. program
I think it is really cool that they offer family baseball events
Because that is what baseball is all about
Spending time with people you enjoy
Watching something you all love
[And yes, those are racing sausages]

So they notice I have a pretty nice camera
[The DARE people]
And ask if I wanna photograph the first pitch
And I of course say YES

Meet little Jenna
She wrote an essay for the D.A.R.E. program
And hers was the best
So she was throwing the first pitch on this beautiful night
She told me she was pretty nervous
But extreeeeemely excited
And I told her she shouldn't be scared
And that she could stand at the front of the mound
And I'm sure she would hit the plate

[Yes, that is THE Jason Kendall]
He gave Jenna and her sister baseballs


Jenna's wind-up was awesome
She pitched it to McGehee
AND SHE HIT THE PLATE!
:D :D :D
The crowd cheered her on and she came walking back toward us
With a huge smile on her face
And who steps in front of her but McGehee himself
To autograph her baseball for her
What a dude

TIME TO FLIRT WITH THE DUGOUT
Now, I have it in my mind that I have to marry one of two types of men:
1). A baseball player:
Somebody who can appreciate that I appreciate what they do for a living
Somebody who likes to hear my input on the game
And on their performance
But can still have a conversation outside of baseball
or
2).A baseball super fan:
I don't care what team you are a fan of
If you enjoy baseball like I do
Then I will enjoy my time spent with you
I need a guy who can understand my level of passion for the game
And who can complement me well
[Disclaimer: I would, in fact, date a Cubs fan]
I would have to get used to it
But I would do it
Commence eye-flirting with Carlos Corporan

Carlos Corporan is the triple-A prospect turned pro recently
With Mike Rivera injured, he is our current backup catcher
Now for his background:
This man is Puerto Rican to the fullest extent
25 years old
More than a foot taller than me
And in fabulous shape
Very easy on the eyes
I enjoy looking at him

Last night I found out he enjoyed looking at me too
;)
"HEY CARLOS, WELCOME TO THE BIG LEAGUES!"
He heard me
So did Yovani Gallardo, who was next to him
Carlos smiled at me
And kept looking my way
I was in love

In fact, I think I am in love
I am man crazy, I'm convinced
That is the wonderful thing about being single
I can flirt without feeling bad about it
I can flirt and feel FANTASTIC about it even
HAH
:D

Also, I never made it up to my shitty terrace seat
Because the D.A.R.E. officers invited me to their suite
In the 300-level
AWESOME
My $10 parking spot was well worth it
Considering not having to pay for my ticket/food
And getting a fabulous opportunity
To do what I love in a setting I love
<3