I went to my first Baron's game of the year a couple of weeks ago, and of course indulged in my FAVORITE summertime ritual of a ballpark hot dog and half price beer.
We were enjoying the 8th inning, and by that I mean we were enjoying talking to all the people around us while being completely oblivious to the game, when we were unexpectedly interrupted. You know when people around you start yelling heads up and looking toward the sky...you know it's not a good situation. Of course our row went into immediate defense position: hands on head, ducking and trying to shrink into the bleachers. And of course our little friend on the end of the row, Sweet Cay, was the lucky one that got pinged in the hand....at least it wasn't a direct shot to the head. This night also led to my roommate and I switching apartments...but that's another story.
Sidenote: Isn't my roommate the cutest thing ever? Love her!
Next on the agenda...I had to get my car serviced. My car and I have bonded and I definitely enjoy its sporty little demeanor. I assumed that when I took it for my first service I would probably drive a rental car that was similar to it. I learned quickly to not make assumptions.
"The only keys we have are for a Dodge Ram 4X4 pickup...."
I couldn't help but laugh and neither could my trusty little Enterprise representative. My only response was that I didn't think that I physically could drive that truck. He says "Why not?"
"I don't know. You tell me," I say. "Does it come with booster seats?"
He said he would see what he could do...and he found this:
I'm 90% sure that this was the service technician's truck because they didn't trust me with the 4X4. This fiery little number came complete with hints of cigarette smoke suppressed by evergreen air freshener, which was completed by my coincidentally raspy voice I acquired during allergy season...just call me Gert.
So last week, I spent 9 days working in Mobile at the Bell Micro LPGA Classic. I am pretty sure the shortest day was still around 12 hours, but, not to be cheesy or anything, it's true when you are doing something you really enjoy, the time flies by. It also doesn't hurt that I already work with an extremely fun group of people. On top of that, I had the pleasure of meeting a few new people from LPGA that were just a joy to be around. During the week, I edited around 150 Flip videos, took 100s of pictures and drove the coolest New York Times reporter to the Pensacola Airport...and I loved every minute of it. We Southerners introduced a couple of unsuspecting visitors to Chick-Fil-A and Banana pudding.
I should also mention that my birthday fell in the middle of the week in Mobile. And let me tell you, I am going to always start having my birthday out of town. That way, you can celebrate for a week! First I celebrated with family before I left for Mobile....German Chocolate cake (my favorite growing up).
Then, I celebrated in Mobile....vanilla Birthday cake (a new favorite) that was simply heaven on Earth, and everyone I saw that day wished me a happy birthday, some multiple times. I also had a delicious dinner at Dreamland and great music and conversation at Royal Street Tavern.
PLUS, the hotel had chocolates and cheeses sent to my room and my sweet parents had a beautiful bouquet delivered. I must also say an enormous thank you to everyone who remembered to call/text/facebook/etc. me on my birthday. I really felt so loved.
As if that were not enough, once I got home I was surprised by a long table of friends waiting to wish me a Happy Birthday at Cocina Superior (favorite restaurant)...strawberry cake from Edgars (ahhhhhh glory...Bham favorite). Thank you thank you to Bo and Caroline for coordinating. You two are wonderful! I wouldn't have wanted it any other way, seeing all of your faces was the best present.
And for some reason, the valet took a picture of himself... hello?
Another sweet coworker decorated my cubicle while I was gone! I'm planning to ride this as long as possible. No the banner has not yet come down.
Thank you all for the extended celebration! I most certainly did not deserve all of this and I can't say thank you enough.
To end this post, I tried working out today...let's just say the elliptical machine won. I'm quite certain I won't be walking gracefully tomorrow.
