The afternoon weather had a definite chill to it. The wind only made it more apparent that I had failed to prepare properly. It's Texas. How cold can it really get in Texas??
My excitement for the event was enough to compensate for the lack of warm clothing. I left the hotel 3 hours early. I couldn't miss one single moment of this. It was my life-long dream and I was hours away from fulfilling it. I felt like a child on Christmas morning, seeing all the presents and unable to stay away from the tree.
I'm sure I looked like a crazy woman with my perma-grin. I was in heaven. I kept forgetting to take pictures because I was so in awe that I was actually THERE!! How could this be?? I was at Texas Stadium!!! The home of the Dallas Cowboys since 1971!! Roger Staubach, Troy Aikman, Tom Landry, Too Tall Jones, Emmitt Smith and Don Meredith all walked and played in this stadium. The stadium with a hole in the roof so God could watch his team play. I can't even begin to describe the emotions I felt!!!
I bought a sweat-shirt, a t-shirt, a blanket, a baseball cap, a knit cap, and a program. After getting past security, I headed straight to the bathroom. Not to pee but to change into my t-shirt and sweatshirt. Then the decision had to be made...the baseball cap or the knit cap. The "official sideline" baseball cap won out.
Next order of business...FOOD. The corn dog stand smelled fantastic!! I bought one corn dog. It wasn't all that big but it was $6. As it turned out, it wasn't all that good. I was truly disappointed. Another big disappointment was that the stadium was full of Pepsi products!! WTF???....Pepsi??? You gotta be kidding me!! So, I bought a souvenir cup filled with Dr. Pepper. And in honor of my mother, I bought a souvenir bucket of popcorn!! The Dr. Pepper ended up being flat and the popcorn stale. LOL...
As I walked through the portal to my seat, my mouth dropped open. WOW was all I could say. I was in the upper level around the 30 yard line behind the Cowboys. I didn't think I was going to have a good view when I bought the ticket but I didn't care because I was going to BE there. But my seat...WOW. It was awesome. I could see everything!! I could not believe my luck!!
The game didn't end so well. The Cowboys lost to the Ravens 24-33. But I screamed the entire game until my throat started to really hurt. I stayed until the clock said 0:00. How could I leave early and still call myself a fan?? My feet were freezing, my hands were cold, my nose was running but my smile was still in place!!! It was worth every minute!!
After the game, there was a ceremony to say farewell to Texas Stadium. This was the last home game that the Cowboys would play in Texas Stadium. The new stadium will be their home next season. So, it was now or never for me.
I never really thought I'd have the opportunity to go. It was a far-fetched dream and continued to be so until last month. I reconfigured and recalculated my budget so I could make it happen. I'm so glad that I did.
I saw the Cowboys play in Texas Stadium. I was there for the farewell. I got to see some of my old heroes come and say their own farewell. It was an unforgettable evening for me. I have some pictures and some souvenirs but more than that, I have the memories!!
Thank you to my Father in Heaven for opening doors which allowed me the opportunity to see my Boys play in Texas Stadium. The only thing that would have made this experience more perfect would have been to have my brother, Michael, there with me. Except he's a Redskins fan and would have rooted for the Ravens just to irritate me but he appreciates the sport just as much as I do!! Love you Michael!!
Always
Miche
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Thursday, December 18, 2008
A New Mom....
I'm a new mom! His name is Cowboy Wyatt Lone Star Campos. He's a little cutie. He a lab/pit mix. He's a true bundle of joy.
I've had him for almost a week. I got him from a family giving away free Christmas puppies. I wasn't thinking about actually taking one home. I was sitting in line at the Taco Bell drive-thru last Saturday on my lunch. Across the street in the little plaza there, people line up on the weekends and sell/give away all kinds of animals. I always look but never stop.
However, on this particular day, I decided to stop because I saw the Free Christmas Puppies. And then I saw the little girl in the back of the truck handing out the puppies for people to hold. They looked absolutely adorable. So, I stopped. And I held one. And there he was. On the back side of the truck. Playing with the blue ribbon that had been tied around his neck. His brothers were running around the back of the truck and looking rather rambunctious.
One look and I pointed and said...."I want him."
Then.......................
I put him in the car with my Taco Bell order. Drove back to work. Freaked out. Went to WalMart and bought a carrying cage for him and a few other necessities. Called my hotel and found out that they don't accept pets.
The first night was AWFUL!! I had just worked a 12 hour shift and had to work another 12 hour shift the next day. He whined ALL night. I kept running him to the bathroom so he could pee. After the hundreth time, I stopped and just let him pee in my bed. I just DIDN'T care anymore. After a million hours, I finally picked him up and put him on my chest and held him tight. Who knew that was the key??? (probably everyone BUT me!)
I finally got some sleep. About an hour and a half. Then it was off to work!! 7am to 7pm. It was a freaking LONG day!! But he was in the office with me all day and I loved it!! I can't go back to not having him. He sleeps with me, he recognizes my voice, he likes the smell of my feet...where else can you find that??
He loves to ride shotgun. He sleeps all the time. He sleeps, he drinks, he eats and he poops. He finds the weirdest positions to sleep in. He jumps at his reflection in the mirror. He bites my toes, my fingers, my chin and my boob and it HURTS. He still has a little trouble with running but he keeps trying!!
I can't imagine not having him. I have babysitters lined up. Grandma met him and fell in love. Morgainne and Raven met him and can't wait to see him again. I'm looking forward to him meeting Krystl and my dad. I wish Michael could meet him but he'll get to see him in pictures.
I'm so happy. He's the best dog EVER. I love him dearly. He's not a substitute for the child I never had but he sure fills a void that I never realized was there. He's going to be the most spoiled dog EVER!!! I simply adore him.
Always
Miche
I've had him for almost a week. I got him from a family giving away free Christmas puppies. I wasn't thinking about actually taking one home. I was sitting in line at the Taco Bell drive-thru last Saturday on my lunch. Across the street in the little plaza there, people line up on the weekends and sell/give away all kinds of animals. I always look but never stop.
However, on this particular day, I decided to stop because I saw the Free Christmas Puppies. And then I saw the little girl in the back of the truck handing out the puppies for people to hold. They looked absolutely adorable. So, I stopped. And I held one. And there he was. On the back side of the truck. Playing with the blue ribbon that had been tied around his neck. His brothers were running around the back of the truck and looking rather rambunctious.
One look and I pointed and said...."I want him."
Then.......................
I put him in the car with my Taco Bell order. Drove back to work. Freaked out. Went to WalMart and bought a carrying cage for him and a few other necessities. Called my hotel and found out that they don't accept pets.
The first night was AWFUL!! I had just worked a 12 hour shift and had to work another 12 hour shift the next day. He whined ALL night. I kept running him to the bathroom so he could pee. After the hundreth time, I stopped and just let him pee in my bed. I just DIDN'T care anymore. After a million hours, I finally picked him up and put him on my chest and held him tight. Who knew that was the key??? (probably everyone BUT me!)
I finally got some sleep. About an hour and a half. Then it was off to work!! 7am to 7pm. It was a freaking LONG day!! But he was in the office with me all day and I loved it!! I can't go back to not having him. He sleeps with me, he recognizes my voice, he likes the smell of my feet...where else can you find that??
He loves to ride shotgun. He sleeps all the time. He sleeps, he drinks, he eats and he poops. He finds the weirdest positions to sleep in. He jumps at his reflection in the mirror. He bites my toes, my fingers, my chin and my boob and it HURTS. He still has a little trouble with running but he keeps trying!!
I can't imagine not having him. I have babysitters lined up. Grandma met him and fell in love. Morgainne and Raven met him and can't wait to see him again. I'm looking forward to him meeting Krystl and my dad. I wish Michael could meet him but he'll get to see him in pictures.
I'm so happy. He's the best dog EVER. I love him dearly. He's not a substitute for the child I never had but he sure fills a void that I never realized was there. He's going to be the most spoiled dog EVER!!! I simply adore him.
Always
Miche
Sunday, December 14, 2008
What about Miche??
Well, what about me??
A good question. One that must be answered in steps. Little by little as I challenge myself to blog, I hope to answer the question completely. I would hope that those who know me would be so kind as to NOT tell me you happened upon this. I would like to freely divulge my thoughts and feelings without a filter.
I turned 40 this year. I wasn't hit too hard by it. That may have something to do with the Lexapro and not so much the benchmark of 40.
I haven't had sex since May...or was it March. I can't remember. And it had been December before that!! I made a commitment to go back to church thereby resulting in the no sex thing. Most days, it's easy. Some days not so much!!
Church is great. I'm Mormon. That in and of itself is a complicated issue in that I believe with all that is in me that it is the one true church on the earth and that it's teachings and doctrines are the path to eternal happiness. However, my flesh is weak even though the spirit is willing.
As with most people, I have a dysfunctional family. I don't consider this a detrement, I actually consider it an asset. My family rocks!! We are all a little wacked in our thinking. We laugh all the time. We tend to avoid. We don't write; we don't call. We're good people just sometimes as individuals it's a bit hidden. My family is a force to be reckoned with.
A little about me...I'm a Dallas Cowboys fan. I am actually going to Texas Stadium next weekend to fulfill my lifelong dream of seeing the Cowboys play at Texas Stadium. I'm BEYOND excited!!
I'm doing my best to get over my ex-boyfriend. Yeah, I need to do better. He's married. Something I swore I'd never do because of what happened to my mom but I ended up being the other woman for almost 7 years. I don't regret it. I loved and was loved very deeply. How can I feel bad about that?? Ok, don't answer that!!
LOL...funny how my first real thought about myself was about sex. UGH!! Tonight it's hard!!
Have a good one!!
Always
Miche
A good question. One that must be answered in steps. Little by little as I challenge myself to blog, I hope to answer the question completely. I would hope that those who know me would be so kind as to NOT tell me you happened upon this. I would like to freely divulge my thoughts and feelings without a filter.
I turned 40 this year. I wasn't hit too hard by it. That may have something to do with the Lexapro and not so much the benchmark of 40.
I haven't had sex since May...or was it March. I can't remember. And it had been December before that!! I made a commitment to go back to church thereby resulting in the no sex thing. Most days, it's easy. Some days not so much!!
Church is great. I'm Mormon. That in and of itself is a complicated issue in that I believe with all that is in me that it is the one true church on the earth and that it's teachings and doctrines are the path to eternal happiness. However, my flesh is weak even though the spirit is willing.
As with most people, I have a dysfunctional family. I don't consider this a detrement, I actually consider it an asset. My family rocks!! We are all a little wacked in our thinking. We laugh all the time. We tend to avoid. We don't write; we don't call. We're good people just sometimes as individuals it's a bit hidden. My family is a force to be reckoned with.
A little about me...I'm a Dallas Cowboys fan. I am actually going to Texas Stadium next weekend to fulfill my lifelong dream of seeing the Cowboys play at Texas Stadium. I'm BEYOND excited!!
I'm doing my best to get over my ex-boyfriend. Yeah, I need to do better. He's married. Something I swore I'd never do because of what happened to my mom but I ended up being the other woman for almost 7 years. I don't regret it. I loved and was loved very deeply. How can I feel bad about that?? Ok, don't answer that!!
LOL...funny how my first real thought about myself was about sex. UGH!! Tonight it's hard!!
Have a good one!!
Always
Miche
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