I don't have a new place yet, but I'm still celebrating

Well, it's a day to celebrate, at least to celebrate the little things. I'm telling you, I never thought I would like softball until last night, and I never thought I would even utter that phrase either. I'm not an athlete, at all. Cheerleading was the only activity I did in high school, and ballet on the side most of my life. So being on a "team", and "scoring points"--I had no idea what that felt like.

So. A lil background first. My boo and I just joined a young professionals group and signed up for their fall softball league. That's about it, they play every Tuesday night, and yeah.

We had a late game, and got to the field a lil early to warm up. For me that meant freezing, it's not very warm here at night. And that also meant chasing down balls my boo was throwing way past me. He can throw FAR. But once our coach/captain got there, he warmed us up by bringing beer. I was already liking playing softball if it included beer! I mean, come on, what other sport can you drink during? Bowling doesn't count!

I'll be honest, I really wasn't looking forward to playing 8 weeks of this. I didn't even want to be there for one game. I don't really understand it, and I can't play a ton of positions. I don't know how to hit, and did I mention I was freezing? So you get it.

But then we started playing, and we were really good! Right from the start, and my boo played so well! He's athletic, and I'm used to watching him play any assortment of games, football, basketball, etc, but damn he's good at softball too!

And then I have to actually play a position. I have to catch. Fuck. What am I doing?! There is no way in hell I can get this right. I can't even throw the ball back correctly (I was bowling it, I guess that's my default move?). I miss the ball that's thrown to me and the other team scores, although, to be fair, the throw was kinda way off. Like a few feet from home plate. So maybe no one is perfect?

The last inning comes around, and I'm pretty much ready to go to bed. But you know what? I'm actually having fun. So I put in a little bit more effort. Might as well end with a bang.

And I end up catching the game winning ball! Well, we would of won regardless, we were up by a few runs. It was the last out we needed to end the inning. But did I mention it was from outfield, coming at my face at top speed? I would of had to get some major dental work done if I had missed that throw! Plus I would of let my team down, etc.

So I like softball now, who knew. I sure didn't.

And the best part about it all? I didn't once think about the stress of finding a new place to live. That was a nice little two hour vacation. I really needed that.

I thought I would wear this today to enjoy our win. Isn't that what athletes do after a race? Winner! America!