Well not necessarily, but I needed a catchy title.  I know I have been a bit negligent on my blogging but to put it honestly “life has given me some lemons, and I am still trying to figure out how to make lemonade”.   I think I am over the initial blow, and ready to move forward with my life so what better way to move forward then to GO TO A SOX GAME. Over the past month (w no blogging ) I have been following the boys via Fox mobile, t.v. , and DJ and Farmer !! It was a pleasant day yesterday, my sig other doesn’t come home until late, and ultimately my behind was gonna sit with Comcast on ANYWAYS , sooo I figured I would do it LIVE !!

I was searching on Craig’s List for some tickets, and someone posted some half price codes.  I put the half price code in and BAM there were some decent lowers available.  I texted my bff who is not a Sox fan, but will go to the game to enjoy herself and I did not hear back from her after 30 minutes.( I think due to BAD cellular service).   Well the Soxlady isn’t a shy lady at all . She will go do things by herself and that is what she did.  But I stepped it up a notch — I went to Stubhub and found a SINGLE game ticket on the third base side (near the dugout ) – row 2 !! It was a bit pricey and I was hesitant, but WTH — you only live once !!

I got myself all dolled up in my Sox gear and drove to the CELL.  I parked pretty close to the park ( I have a residency sticker) and made my joyful stroll to the park. The hotdogs and hamburgers of the tailgaters smelled awesome.   People were happy and joyful despite the clouds now lingering over the ballpark. The streetside musicians were out in full force too, adding more character and life to the ballpark surroundings.  

I got my ticket swiped and made my way to section 143 about an hour before the game started.   I walked ALL THE WAY DOWN the stairs and sat my behind two rows back from the field.  A lady and gentleman came toward me a few minutes later and said I was in their seat.  They said to move down one. OMG !! I was sitting with the field right in FRONT of ME !! NO people … just the FIELD . I know I paid a pretty penny for this ticket, but all I have to say — ITWAS WELL WORTH IT. Prior to the game, the sportcasters were virtually right next to me.  Giangreco was all smiles and so was Megan Mawaicke (spell?).  WOW — soo cool !!

The game was pretty okay.  There were no homers for either team.  The Sox left bases loaded once and a few men stranded other times. Getz and Beckham (two of the younger players were HOT w the bats , going a bit WILD ).   Clayton pitched well.  I was pleased.  He also lasted about 116 pitches.  The last few starts were not good for him, so this was a relief.  Sox were up 2-1 in the top of the ninth when big bad Bobby Jenks made his way to the mound.  He was supposed to wrap it up.  Instead of wrapping it up, he gave the Rays some gifts !!  It was heartbreaking and it has made me and other fans think that something may be up with him. I hope he is not hurt. Could it have something to do with his mental makeup? Is he under some really big STRESS with his new big contract signed not so long ago?  The answers will come in due time, but I and other FANS are hoping that whatever ails Bobby, will indeed work out !!

I left the game a wee upset and surely I did not want to leave my seat. I only left to go to the washroom once and did not get ANY food/drink at the concessions. I didn’t even re-touch up my face. I WAS SO INTO MY SEAT and into the GAME .  I was hoping to go into extras– really get the most out of my bucks spent,  but ohh well.  I did get to see many players just about 20-30 feet in front of me TRUE to life (Gordon-Bacon is so adorable, Getz is so focused, TCQ is so statueque, Pods has a look of pure joy, JD is towering tall, and AJ is attitude in a bottle). I took some pictures on my phone and a digital camera.  They didn’t turn out as well as I had hoped.  I also need to figure out how to get them saved to right file !!  

To conclude – I got to feel special for about 3.5 hours.  I got to see my cherished team.  I got to forget about my drama for the time being.  Maybe I was the one who went a bit wild , going to the game myself and spending alot of dough on one ticket?  Who cares , this game was truly worth it !!