Three Games, One Week, Lots of Awesomeness

Today is practically a Friday for me because tomorrow Annie and I are leaving to go to Cincinnati for a few days to attend to some wedding stuff. So I'm going to try not to fixate on the clock today and try to get some things done before I head out the door at 6 PM on the dot and not a minute more!

Last night my firm purchased 50 field seats at the Orioles-Red Sox game for us. One of the company founders is turning 90 (and still comes to the office each week, which is crazy!) and got to throw out the first pitch at the game so it all ties together. I went to the game and stayed for about half of it since it was progressing slowly and I really have no vested interest in either team. When the Red Sox or Yankees are in town, Camden Yards tends to be much fuller than during other series. Red Sox fans call Camden Yards "Fenway South" because so many fans fly down here for the games. Last night was no exception and I'd say about half the people there, if not more, were Sox fans.

Anyway, after the second inning I went to get some food because I was starving. The lines were really long thanks to the Sox fans so it took me an inning and a half to get through it. That's one thing I like about having a terrible home team here in Baltimore...you can go to a game on the spur of the moment because tickets are always available, and the park is empty enough that there aren't long lines at the concession stands. Anyway, I didn't want to have to get back up, so I bought a bunch of food. I got a big Diet Coke (wasn't feeling the $5.50 crappy beer that was less than 8 ounces), chicken tenders, fries and a big hot dog. It was actually cheaper than I thought, coming in at around $18 total. I proceeded to house that dinner spread in about 15 minutes, to the amazement of others around me. Whatever. I was hungry and really hadn't made up for my 1500 calorie deficit from Sunday, I think, as I'd been constantly hungry since Sunday.

So, the game was fun and I got home about 9:30, which was perfect. Another good thing about Camden Yards is that it's a 20 minute walk from my apartment.

Tomorrow night we're going to the Marlins-Reds game in Cincinnati using Annie's mom's corporate tickets, which are behind home plate and get us a complimentary (sounds much friendlier than free) coke and hot dog. Should be a good time, as the Marlins have suddenly become a good team and have swept the Nationals twice already this season. I'm looking forward to seeing them play. I'm also hoping Ken Griffey, Jr. plays so I can see him again before they trade him to Seattle.

On Sunday, following the race in Wilmington, I'm going to the Nationals-Orioles game in the afternoon! I'm really sad I won't be able to see the entire series this season, but getting to see the Sunday afternoon game will be great.

So, three baseball games in six days isn't too bad, really. Once the Orioles start playing at home more often, I'll go to more games since it's so close and I get a discount through the company.

On the running front, I got my 5 miles in today without any real issues. I actually was on time this morning getting out of bed and out the door, which was a nice change. I'll run tomorrow and Friday morning but take Saturday off to rest before the 10 Miler on Sunday. Should be a good time!