Amazing feelings
So this weekend was the lacrosse party and I had such an amazing time. I remember being so ridiculously nervous the whole night last year, like, I can't even express to you how nervous I was. I forced Millie to sit next to me when the presentations starts, just so I could have someone to hold onto, and not even she knew what I had to get up and present. I had worked so hard on my video for like four months after school and getting seniors recording and everything, and even though I knew everything would turn out ok, I was shaking the whole time.
This year I went ahead and did a second one, Caitlin really wanted one for her senior year, and you have to admit, thats one friggen priceless keepsake. And I thought everyone knew that I was making another one, but as it turns out not even all of the seniors (who by the way, personally gave me their BABY pictures) caught on, and I wasn't trying to keep it a secret. I stayed up until 4 the night before, making the team one super pretty, adding in all of the stupid details that no one will pick up, but thats what happens when you are a perfectionist. So I had to do it again, get up infront of everyone and tell them good job and stand on the sidelines while they soaked it all up. It was amazing. And I am not talking about the movie. I felt like Amelie when she is in the cinema and says that she loves to look back and watch the faces of the crowd, because that is all i did, and I almost started crying. I was shaking like a crazy person just in total happiness, seeing their reaction and those huge smiles and truly genuine laughter, and even some tears. It was the most amazing feeling ever. And I gave it to them. What an amazing ability. And heck no, I am ot trying to glorify myself here HAHA. But seriously, not everybody has that and it has to be my favourite one to use. I chronically give out gifts "just because" because I LOVE IT. I love seeing the other person's eyes light up, I love the sight of a genuine smile. And I love to no end that feeling of a huge thank you hug from making a person's day. if you have never felt that, you are missing out on one of life's most comforting and rewarding acts. I always forget who said it but it is forever onne of my mantras - "The best way to cheer yourself up is to cheer someone ELSE up." I did that today. I was having a very troublesome day and so i finished a graduation present and brought it over to Caitlin and I felt so much better. Then I talked to Millie online and was even better. I cannot wait to see that girl, it has been way ridiculously too long.
So yes, the lacrosse party was wonderful. You know you really have the best girls in the state when other team's players come to your end of the year party. We love having you. I wish Millie was there though, would have made the day perfect. When all the girls left I hung out with all the parents and I swear had the time of my life. I had already downed at least four margaritas, and when Chris saw me drinking beer he made sure my hand was never empty. It was just me and like 8 parents all in the hot tub talking about everything. Those are some of the most amazing and dedicated people I know, and god I love all of them. They truly are like having 40 other families. I feel like I could call absolutely any of them in the middle of the night if something happened and they would drive out to my rescue without asking a question. And those people are invaluable in your life.
"Oh my god I have the most amazing present for your daughter."
"Present? But it's not her birthday. There is no holiday close by."
"Ok, I think I am the LAST person on this earth who you need to tell that to Doug."
"Haha yeah, I know."
Classic.
This year I went ahead and did a second one, Caitlin really wanted one for her senior year, and you have to admit, thats one friggen priceless keepsake. And I thought everyone knew that I was making another one, but as it turns out not even all of the seniors (who by the way, personally gave me their BABY pictures) caught on, and I wasn't trying to keep it a secret. I stayed up until 4 the night before, making the team one super pretty, adding in all of the stupid details that no one will pick up, but thats what happens when you are a perfectionist. So I had to do it again, get up infront of everyone and tell them good job and stand on the sidelines while they soaked it all up. It was amazing. And I am not talking about the movie. I felt like Amelie when she is in the cinema and says that she loves to look back and watch the faces of the crowd, because that is all i did, and I almost started crying. I was shaking like a crazy person just in total happiness, seeing their reaction and those huge smiles and truly genuine laughter, and even some tears. It was the most amazing feeling ever. And I gave it to them. What an amazing ability. And heck no, I am ot trying to glorify myself here HAHA. But seriously, not everybody has that and it has to be my favourite one to use. I chronically give out gifts "just because" because I LOVE IT. I love seeing the other person's eyes light up, I love the sight of a genuine smile. And I love to no end that feeling of a huge thank you hug from making a person's day. if you have never felt that, you are missing out on one of life's most comforting and rewarding acts. I always forget who said it but it is forever onne of my mantras - "The best way to cheer yourself up is to cheer someone ELSE up." I did that today. I was having a very troublesome day and so i finished a graduation present and brought it over to Caitlin and I felt so much better. Then I talked to Millie online and was even better. I cannot wait to see that girl, it has been way ridiculously too long.
So yes, the lacrosse party was wonderful. You know you really have the best girls in the state when other team's players come to your end of the year party. We love having you. I wish Millie was there though, would have made the day perfect. When all the girls left I hung out with all the parents and I swear had the time of my life. I had already downed at least four margaritas, and when Chris saw me drinking beer he made sure my hand was never empty. It was just me and like 8 parents all in the hot tub talking about everything. Those are some of the most amazing and dedicated people I know, and god I love all of them. They truly are like having 40 other families. I feel like I could call absolutely any of them in the middle of the night if something happened and they would drive out to my rescue without asking a question. And those people are invaluable in your life.
"Oh my god I have the most amazing present for your daughter."
"Present? But it's not her birthday. There is no holiday close by."
"Ok, I think I am the LAST person on this earth who you need to tell that to Doug."
"Haha yeah, I know."
Classic.