Miracle Day:

I originally didn't feel at all like going to the game, but I had no choice 'cause I had to take photos and play with the band at halftime. So I went. And it was fun! I enjoyed myself immensely!

I guess I forgot how nice it feels to be on the sidelines of the game. And when I flash my media pass to get in it makes me feel important. :P Plus, I can go basically wherever I want as long as I'm behind the white dotted line that perimeters the field. I got some really great shots the first half. Caught two of the touchdowns up close.

Then I left a little before halftime to go change into the band uniform and help move the instruments over. I love my vibes. Soooo much easier to transport (and play) than the old set (too bad for Jesse). We played pretty well. Going back to the band room was a workout! I was basically dripping with sweat when we arrived there. Totally worth it, though, and it makes root beer taste that much better.

I figured I didn't need to go back for the second half we were ahead 35-0 and I got all the photos I needed. So I called up Dad, who came in from Dallas, and we went to The Brook. I'm so glad he came. We had a fun time tonight. Also, Sam Inman randomly shows up at our table! What a gas! He and Mike and Mindy and a few other folks decided to eat there after the game. Great minds think alike, I guess. I'm glad he came over to say hi. I would otherwise never have known they were there.

So after all that I decide to go over to John and Kevin's to chillax with the guys, but I swing by Agatha's first for a short visit. While there, I'm starting to feel tired and then I'm even thinking about maybe going to bed early and then... Frisbee happens. I can't say no to Frisbee. I just can't. It's an infatuation. It's an obsession. Just before that, though, I got to try some banana rum--that stuff is the goods!

So we go out and we warm up throwing my light up frisbee around and then... Ultimate! I had not played that beloved game in so long, and this just really brightened up my overall mood. It was the same tennis group from earlier in the day, plus these two guys, Pavo and James, who were passing by. One of the reasons why Ultimate is so great is that it brings people together. It's a laid back game. Everyone is welcoming and welcome. This night's game turned out to be one of the best I've ever played. Everyone got some action and everyone was great. I even rolled up my jeans and took off my shoes, just like old times. I really hope we do it again sometime. I predict we will. That new field between Lorton and Mayo is the shizzz.

Over the last week or so, my prevailing mood has been somewhat melancholy and disheartened. This day really brought me up. My spirits are still intact. I even got to have a brief chat with Heather, who I haven't spoken with in quite some time. Love her to death.

I may be without a permanent home, but I do think that TU is serving as a superb temporary one. Thank you, everyone. Thank you, God.