Stadium Arcadium

Last night I had dinner with the Irwins, but before we sat down at the table, we were watching the World Series. The fact that at first I didn't know which team was Texas and which one was San Francisco tells you just a little bit about my knowledge of sports. It wasn't until one of the Texas players turned around and I saw the big TEXAS across his (ugly, might I add) jersey that I realized who was who. That said, it made me think back to the time this summer when I played softball. I mean, we're not major league YET . . . okay, or at all. But it was genuinely fun—not because I knew what was going on, because most of the time I didn't—but because it allowed me to spend time outdoors having fun with friends. Today I finally got around to editing my softball photos.

And looking back on all the fun I had, I'd like to dedicate today's post to

TOP TEN REASONS WHY
I WILL NEVER PLAY IN THE WORLD SERIES:

10. Odds are more likely that I'd get my cleat stuck in the toilet while changing before the game.

9.  I don't even own my own mitt. Legit.

8. Converse shoes don't really have great traction for running bases.

7. They say "batter up" and I ask what flavor they're offering.

6. Baseball pants don't come in electric blue.

5. They don't allow you to wear beaded necklaces in the big leagues.

4. When catching a ball: "I got it! I got it! . . .  SQUIRREL!"

3. My idea of a pop-fly involves Thanksgiving and some old jeans.

2. They chant "Be the ball," and I curl up in a ball and scream "DON'T HIT ME!"

1. I actually confessed to someone this season that I thought that Ken Griffey Jr. played baseball with Babe Ruth and was a baseball legend.

. . . so yeah, all of these—plus the fact that I don't want to, have never trained for the position, and a ton of other factors. Oh well, at least I know I'm prime for a short-term softball league! And really folks, that's all I need! :)

GO RANGERS!!

GO GIANTS!!

GO WHOEVER IS GONNA WIN!!