Archive for 1 January 2003
1 January 2003
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Hey, I didn’t do a “looking back on 2002” post. I think I shall take a moment now…
I try to never regret the moments of the past, no matter how terrible or heartbreaking and 2002 is no different. I would not take back a day.
The hardest moment was finding out about Kevin Tod Smith. Gone from the world was a vibrant and beautiful man, leaving behind family, friends, and yes, even fans. Although I never had the pleasure of calling him friend, I had the honor of meeting him and every mid month after February, I would suddenly reflect on him. To mark his passing? Perhaps…
From the darkest day, we have the sweet flow of content. I got so into baseball in 2002 and I loved all of it. Even though my dear, beloved A’s didn’t take the final step (this year), they provided such highs and lows to their fans. I loved all the highs. From first pitch to The Streak to the last agonizing out, it was a good year for A’s fans. And good for me because my quest of taking a picture with Mark Mulder was realized. I’m so easy. LOL!
And in the “real life” realm, we made the move into the Central Valley. What, I’m not a Bay Area chick anymore? Oh woe is me! Not really. Besides the longer though more eye pleasing commute, all is well in our new place. Sure, we’re a bit farther from our families, but it’s not like we moved to Arizona! Which we thought of doing. 😉 And the new (to us) house is way cool. Tile floors. Swimming pool. Nice neighbors. And we’re still close to a Best Buy and all kinds of shopping. LOL!
Many congratulations to all of those who got engaged or married or had kids this year. Let’s see, I’ll name names: Christine and Kevin, Cheryl and Gary, Eugene and Laura, Greg and his bride, Jeff and his fiancee, Katie and Bill. That’s off the top. Hopefully I didn’t forget anyone.
And so, best wishes to all on this new day of the new year. Have fun, be safe, ENJOY!
