Life's Been Good to Me

So, as of today, I really have nothing to complain about. This afternoon, I am off to see the Nats (on the company dime-not bad at all). This will be an interesting game though. My boss is definitely a National's fan, and while I appreciate the fact that baseball is back in our nations capitol, I have more than a few issues with the Nats. First and foremost, I still think of them as the Expos, aka, one of the biggest jokes in MLB. I mean, the Expos-come on! Me and my posse used to go to Expos games during college and they had to practically give tickets away to try and encourage attendance. As I said, they were a major joke, and to me, they will always be. Secondly, I take a little bit of issue with the fact that all of these Nats fans are so hardcore. Seriously-it is impossible to be such a major fan of a team that a year ago, didn't exist (unless of course you were an Expos fan to begin with, and you are just keeping your alliances, but for some reason, I doubt that is the case with the majority of Nats fans). I assume that most of you have not been to a National's game, but let me just tell you, the fans are insane. One of my buddies almost got in to a major fight with some dude for wearing a Mets hat. It was sort of like being in NY. But, my biggest beef with the Expos-er, Nats right now, is that they are ahead of my beloved team, the New York Mets. So for all of those reasons and more, the Nationals CANNOT WIN TODAY. On that same note, I must try to refrain from shouting angry things at them. It will not look good in front of my boss. Whatever you do Rook-keep your mouth shut (and try not to get too drunk). So, anyway, spending the work day at RFK is not a bad way to be rolling... But, it gets better!

Tonight, I am going to see my buddies in Umphrey's McGee! I know it seems ridiculous, but I really like these dudes, they are in fact some of the nicest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing (and I really dig their music taboot)! Plus, I get to hang with Monks and Crystal, and maybe even take those boys for some more of their hard earned cash (because you know c-lo will be in full effect tonight). So, great (free) music, lots of (free) beer and time hanging with my buddies... This little lady cannot complain!