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We’re playing another doubleheader tomorrow. They put me in left-center field this time. They have LOST their minds. Pray that I catch a ball. And hit a ball for that matter. Here are a few team photos from last week with our cute uniforms.
This was our “bad ass mother-f*ckrs” pose.
The stance of a determined athlete. Look at the fear, er focus.
Well at least I look like I’m having fun as I’m about to be tagged out at home.
This was our “time of your life” pose.
Today is my first game! I will be playing right field. Wish me luck. Hopefully the day will go something like this:
But instead of Pizza Hut, I get cocktails to celebrate 
So for our first game on Saturday, we decided that each player would choose a theme song to be played when they go up to bat. Well immediately I started thinking of all the possibilities. This is my moment to have a theme song! The soundtrack that plays daily in my head is about to be of great use! Which track should I choose?? Would I want a classic one like “Chariots of Fire?” Or something kitschy like “Wild Thing?” Or something completely ridiculous and hardcore by DMX like “Dogs for Life?”
Well after looking through my entire playlist, here are the songs I came up with that I like:
“Lose Yourself” – Eminem
“Glory Days” – Bruce Springsteen
“Supermassive Black Hole” – Muse (a little nod to Twilight – hehe)
“Foxy Lady” – Jimmy Hendrix
“Maneater” - Nelly Furtado
“Hanging Tough” - NKOTB
“Shoop” – Salt n Peppa
“Material Girl” - Madonna
Now I just have to narrow it down to 1. Any suggestions?
Saturday was my first softball scrimmage with my team. Also my first softball scrimmage ever in my entire life. No really. I was not an athlete growing up. I would play little disorganized games with the neighbor kids and whatever required sports we had to play to pass P.E. but that was it. So needless to say I was nervous. I wore my new softball attire minus the jersey (we still don’t have them yet). People complimented me on my uber-softball uniform. I may have overdone it, but my motto was, “If you don’t look the part, you can’t play the part.” So I at least looked like a softball player.
Randy came with me and played with us. He of course was great and the second player chosen when we picked teams. Because my teammates are nice, I wasn’t picked last. So I guess that’s good I guess. I was stuck out in right field (shocker) where a few balls managed to come out my way, WAY too far for me to catch, so instead I chased them down and threw them back in. Woo. I was up at bat 3 times. 1 strikeout (see nervous), 1 ground out, and 1 sort of hit – well it was more like instead of throwing me out, they threw the guy on second out. I made it all the way home though so that was pretty exciting.
So all in all, not terrible. Next weekend is our first official game. I’m going to try not to be completely terrified. I’m comforted by the fact that our team is not that great and more interested in keeping their beer in their hand than catching the ball.
Tags: beer league, Softball
Okay the bottom half at least. But I’m not really sure about it. I was super excited to get my blue cleats in the mail today. And I was really hoping to pass them off as blue tennis shoes too, but no. They’re definitely cleats. Walking around outside of a softball game in these would look ridiculous. Like more ridiculous than I usually look. Anyway, I got them in the mail today and immediately put them on with my new shorts and knee socks and well…I think I may have overdone it. I may have been a little too eager on this one. What do you think? Sporty clown? Or athletic fashionista?
Oh hey white legs!
Tags: American Apparel, cleats, Softball
So my softball training has been a little inconsistent to say the least. Shocking I know. Our team “meetings” have actually been part of the problem. We had 2 last week and they always took place at the bar. Granted the bar is our official softball sponsor, it still is quite difficult going for a run after 3 beers. But anyway, enough excuses!
Today Randy and I went to the park again to practice. We even bought me a cheapy bat to practice hitting. I also bought some new sporty shorts that I think will go nicely with the softball ensemble. Anyway, I’m still working on catching fly balls. I still flinch a little bit when the ball seems like it’s coming right for my face. Hitting the ball actually wasn’t too much of a problem. We worked on my stance, keeping my eye on the ball and not swinging at bad pitches. I actually did alright. I mean considering the last time I hit a ball with a bat was probably in gym class and the bat was plastic, I think I’m not bad! I think after one more serious practice session I’ll be ready to unleash my skillz on the public. Maaaaybe.
These impromptu wine and cheese gatherings at work are beginning to effect my training. But I am weak, and I love wine and cheese even more. Forgive me. I will train again today – unless there is another happy hour.
Tags: Softball, wine and cheese
So I recently decided to join our agency softball team. I’ve never, ever, in my life played an organized sport- unless competitive beer pong counts. Needless to say I am a little nervous. We needed girls, especially girls with cars, and that’s me, so I agreed to play. Game day is drawing near and I’ve been frantically getting ready. If you know me well, you know I can get a little obsessive about things. So of course, I’ve made it my mission to be the best softball player I can be – meaning I must be the cutest dressed and be somewhat capable of hitting a ball come April 24.
Frankly this is just another reason for me to shop, and I’m okay with that. So far, I’ve accumulated a glove (with pink trim!) and er, some cleats. I know I know. Everyone laughed at me when I told them I bought cleats, but they were so cute! And only cost $20 + shipping. It was a deal! So now all I’m missing is a jersey (I’m currently designing our team mascot) and some form of shorts. I have some cool sporty knee socks from a costume from last year that I plan on wearing too. And maybe some flippy sunglasses. Nah- that might be overkill.
My glove!
My cleats!
My socks!
Flippy glasses? Nah.
STAY TUNED for updates about softball practicing! Randy is helping me. God bless him.
Tags: American Apparel, cleats, outfit, Softball
