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Today I went to the Braves game (the Braves beat the Cubs btw) and it amazes me how much people play life like a game of baseball! As a fan I was watching the game of course but watching people as well. At one point in the game one of the Braves player was trying to steal a base and get to 2nd, he did, but before he did the people in front of me kept talking about how he needed to hurry and steal it before he lost the chance. So many people try to do that in life. They try to "steal bases" and get ahead without waiting and letting things happen the way they are suppose to. “Patience, Grasshopper”.
I also noticed that every player that would strike out always did with a HUGE swing of the bat because they were trying for a home run every time. A lot of people (myself included) try to hit a home run the very first time at bat. Very few want to take the time and slow down to get it exactly right and 2 times out of 3 we all strike out at something. We don't want to practice our swing and go to the "batting cages" of life and spend time learning to keep our eye on the ball and perfecting our swing. We want to be great the moment we step up to the plate. It doesn't work like that and I personally have to remind myself to slow down and take the time needed to get it right. Most people I know that start working out or even a new eating plan always get so upset and disappointed because they think they should hit a home run after the first few times. They feel as if the decision of just starting should make them great. That is why so many people stop after a week or so. They get so mad if they "strike out" a few times. Yes, in baseball it is 3 strikes and you’re out but in life it's not. If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Most people do not understand that. They think "I've done this a few times and I didn't get it so I should just stop". When a person starts having those thoughts that's usually when they start getting good at what they are doing and don't even realize it. They have been practicing and may have struck out a few times but they have improved each time. You have to look outside the box at times and really evaluate where you started and where you have come. You should have goals on top of goal to achieve. Once you achieve one goal you already have another one to start. They don't have to be huge goals either but you need more than one to go on and continue making home runs. Baseball is 9 innings but life is unlimited innings. There is no 7th inning stretch or bottom of the 9th to worry about. But don’t worry, you can always stop and do the wave and sing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” anytime you want! Just make sure you do it the right way.
When watching the crowd I couldn't help but laugh a little when the wave started. I'm not into the wave but the kid sitting next to me said "you have to put your hands up and do this (stood up and then sat back down) when it comes over here to us ok?" So of course I did it from that point forward and it's just my luck that all the fans would be super excited about the wave at this game and it successfully went around 6 times...... But it just goes to show if the majority of people are doing something the people who usually wouldn't will. I couldn't tell a little boy no!
Last thing about my day at the game: The amount of junk food and alcohol that is supplied at an alarming price rip off is RIDICULOUS!! People don't care and are willing to pay it. I saw people with 2 hotdogs (foot longs) loaded up with chili and cheese and any other topping possible with chips and a 16oz beer everywhere I looked. We had others who got the nachos and poured chili and cheese on top of that!!! The vendors walking around only supply junk. Popcorn, snow cones, cotton candy, beer, coke, and more beer! I have never been so disappointed. I brought snacks that I knew they wouldn't provide such as an apple, a banana, and almonds. Also brought 2 bottles of water but ended up buying a third. It's not hard to make the right decisions when it comes to food and it saves you money but people don't want to take the extra 15 min to throw something together before they head out! Most people say "let's just grab something quick on the way" or "we'll grab something when we get there". They are trying to save time but if you grab something quick on the way you wait in line at a drive thru and if you grab something when you get there you stand in line (miss parts of the game) and wait. You save no time and you make horrible food choices. Be smart and plan ahead!! Please you, your body, and your wallet will thank me!!!
More to come,
Stay Fabulous!
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