One thing that I feel like sums up my life out here is "I'm head cheerleader for the volunteer's softball team that has never won a game." I actually love that we never win, but we probably have more fun than any other team out there- we definitely have the loudest cheerleaders! I love cheering things like "Yeah, you got out, it's cool." What's interesting is that you see small town life in it's prime. Some of these teams are made up of guys who were pretty good by Valley standards in high school and softball season is kind of what they live for. Most people are nice enough, but some are kind of jerks. I try to remember what this means to them and not yell about how everyone on our team has a college degree. But, that's a whole other topic... Otherwise, people we play can be pretty cool. Baseball and softball are not my favorite sports, definitely to play and really I don't love watching it, but I love cheering and yelling random things. Honestly, they play twice a week, but I usually only go to one (and I avoid the 9:30 games, it's too late for me and I'm so wound up after games that it's hard to get to sleep). I wish I was ok with team sports, but I hate the pressure (even though no one cares at all on this team). Also, I hate that everyone is watching you as you bat, ugh...
To honor our friend, Chloe, we are the DreamWeavers. Chloe's last name is Weaver and her favorite quote is "Dream Big." We have crazy bright orange t-shirts, her favorite color. I like to yell "Weave me a dream... or a basket!"
Here are some highlights of my nights at the ball game
Our trademark? A team tunnel at the end of the game! It is so fun to yell for everyone as they go through. They add on the end and we end up with a big tunnel, so fun!
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