1st Annual Softball All-Star Game

It's so cool to be a part of history! No matter what happens, my name will always be associated with the company's first ever softball all-star game. It's written in stone. Well...actually it's written on a softball. I was on the winning team and for that we received a trophy that had a golden glove and a softball in that glove. We all signed our name on the ball and after that trophy goes around to each of the player, it'll be put in a trophy case that company will have to hold the trophy. As corny as things sounded when they first presented the idea of an all-star game, now it's an absolute thrill and success. So many ppl showed up to support the players. There were family and friends and co-workers that came out. For me, Illenny, Alejandro, and Mary came out to support. Everytime I think back at this event, they'll be forever burnt in my memory cuz it made it that more special that they came out to support me and Carlos, Gaby, and Billy.
So on to the game...it was North vs. South. We were on the South..."Shut Your South"...hahaha. That was our team name. North was "Blue Northern"...hmmm...I have no idea. I have no idea who came up with the names. All I know is that I was team captain cuz the coach sent me out for the coin toss. North called Heads, but the coin landed Tails and I called for "Home" being so that we can bat last. Ultimately it didn't matter. We won 24-20. Defensively, I played left field. I had a ball fly my way and was able to catch that for an out. That started the first out in the last inning. Glad I started things off...hehehe. I had a few grounders that passed up short stop and third, but other than that...it was pretty quiet out there in left field. Offensively, I did alright. I got on base, brought ppl home, and even scored myself, so I think it was a pretty complete game I had. Good to know that I played with the best of them. Just needed to feed that competitive ego of mine...hahaha.
I think win or lose, it was purely a great game. Everyone showed up to play and everyone had the desire to win. Competition was so strong that it really didn't matter who won. Of course winning the first ever was just cherries on top of the cake.
Many...I mean many...of us hung around till about 8 just chit chattin away and just mingling with each other. It was great! I got to meet many ppl that night. There were so much food too! The supporters were awesome for doing what they did. They cooked hotdogs for us. Had cookies and chips and plenty of drinks. Yes...even beer...hahaha.
Well...if next year I'm fortunate enough to make the all-star team, I wouldn't miss it for the world. I feel sorry for those that got chosen and didn't show up. There were about 3 ppl that didn't show up for our team. I pity them for missing out on so much fun. And if I don't make the team, I'm definitely there to show my support. I hope we've started a continuing tradition for the company. We actually received an email saying that this WILL be a tradition started, but I just hope it'll go on for a long time. I don't know why they hadn't started this before my time. But o well...I'm glad to be a part of history :)