Good Game

I am sad to say that my beloved Cincinnati Redlegs are out of the playoffs. Sad. They came so far but just were no match for the Phillies and their pitching. Even our pitcher, Aroldis Chapman, with his 105mph fastball couldn't shake 'em. So baseball is over for me this year. Let's hope next year we can go farther. I know they have it in them. I still love you REDS!!!

Bengals were also a disappointment yesterday, but really that's nothing new. I just hope they can step it up. I work with a few Steelers fans and it's no fun going in to work the day after a game and hearing all the crap they have to say. Hey at least our quarterback didn't get accused of rape!

How did this:

Turn into this:

There's always next year reds! Love ya!

Way To Go REDS!

Awesome game Redlegs! Congratulations on becoming the NL Central Division Champs!!!!!

Jay BRUUUUUUUUUCE is awesome! Love my Cincinnati Reds!!!! <3

 And the guy that hit the home run to win the game (who's a lefty like me!!!) ------->

Birthday Weekend

So Saturday was my birthday - I am now the ripe age of 26. Even though I'm nearing 30, I don't feel like it at all. I'm certainly very immature for my age. I mean I still laugh at fart sounds. But I do not think it's a bad thing. Most of my friends and classmates from high school are married/getting married and have kids. I used to feel as if I was lagging behind but now that I'd older and wiser (ha) I see no reason to rush into marriage and kids. I'm having fun and I feel happy where I am in my life right now. There's no rule that you have to be settled down before your 30s. I want to enjoy life and have fun. Not that married parents don't have fun. I just feel that I'm not ready mentally at the moment to take care of another human life. I mean c'mon, I STILL laugh at fart sounds!

Anyway, that's enough deep thoughts for one day. I kept my birthday pretty low-key. Twenty-six isn't a milestone year and I had to be up early the next morning. My mom and I went to breakfast in the morning and the boy and I went to the Red's (1st place!) game that night. It was an awesome game. Best game ever! It was the Civil Rights game and before the game there was a whole big to do and awards ceremony honoring different athletes who have made strides regarding civil rights in America. Among them were Roberta Flack, Billie Jean King, Willie Mays, and more.

Marty Brennaman announcing the awards

Roberta Flack singing "Imagine"

Billie Jean King - in blue

Army parachuters delivering the game ball to the field

Oh and this is my birthday present! His name is Bruno and he's a 2 year old St. Bernard we rescued from a local shelter. Love this guy! :)