August 2017 - Catching Up

I have to think that August was a pretty mellow month and spent doing what I enjoy most - going to Angels baseball games.  

I was able to see my good old friend Mike Napoli.  This shot reminds me of the days I joked and took too many bootie shots for my Christmas card saying it had been a good year.   Did you know that Mike is #191 in home runs with 261?   He is actually tied with three other players.


I went to quite a few games hoping to see Albert hit #600 and missed it by a game or two.  However, Lisa S and I were there for #610.  Which was super exciting to be there for a part of baseball history.  I will say one thing I dislike about Angel fans.  The ones who complain about how AP can't run and what a waste of money he was.  Sometimes I want to say, I am sorry - what is your name and how much of what he has accomplished have you accomplished?   Can you run as fast as him? Besides, he just had a good agent and the Angels took a gamble.  While he may not have given us what was expected he has brought a lot of excitement and I proudly wear my Pujols jersey. 


I have continued using essential oils and love that I have them available at the tip of my fingers these days.  I also started a new program and it has by far been my favorite meal supplement specially the shakes.  I love them and they don't mess with my stomach as others have in the past.   I have continued working out but it is a struggle to get healthy.  However, I am not giving up and will continue my journey.   I enjoy receiving my packages on a month basis.  It reminds me how I am focusing on taking care of me first.  

There was two more games I was able to attend with my good friend Sharlene C.  I met her at CSU Fullerton.  While we don't see each other all the time.  We always seem to pick up right where we left off.  No hurt feelings, no expectations, other than to just enjoy each other company.  What a blessing that is to have friends like that. 

So I went to the game where it was the Nolan Ryan Bobblehead night and had to purchase three tickets to ensure I had a bobblehead for me and the two biggest Nolan Ryan fans I know.   

I was also able to attend the game where Vladimir Guerrero was inducted to the Angels hall of fame.  I wore my Guerrero jersey.  I enjoyed watching him play and appreciated his talent and humility.  I wish more professional players would learn from him and Torii Hunter.  During that game I thought of all the games I have been fortunate to attend at Angel stadium and Spring Training.  

 Lastly a shot of the sign that kept track of Albert's home runs.  He ended the 2017 season with 614.  I suppose one could say he should aim for 16 more in 2018 and become #6.