After much excitement the past few weeks, we have finally started to hit the stride of redundancy. It was inevitable that it would happen, but this is the time where we are too early in the season for the excitement of travels. So for now, I have to patiently wait for the savings to build up and the ideas to start flowing. Within the last two hours, I started the excessively early and preliminary plannings of a couple of trips I want to take. The excitement is building, but it is very premature. Either way, this week had its fun.
The week started with us being required to attend a late lunch with our sponsors. It was somewhat of a recognition for our championship last year, but mostly for the sponsors to feel like their investments were actually paying off in some capacity. Our exposure has sky rocketed with the championship and the addition of Thomas DiBenedetto. The food was phenomenal, the presentation was average, but overall it was a fun experience. It was nice to meet some of the people that are involved in our program, but it was even better to have all the guys together enjoying a quality meal. With practice looming afterward, and everybody excessively full, it was decided that batting practice and a soccer game would suffice. Gotta love those Italians.
The final obligation of the year would be an awards ceremony held on Saturday morning. The event itself was for all the people in Reggio that have won some type of championship or accolade in the sporting world. It was incredibly boring. Unorganized is exactly how I would describe it, and it reminded me of the high school awards dinners. It also didn't help that the night before we went to the disco. Needless to say, when it was over I went home and played a game of naps.
Saturday night was fairly mellow. We went to my teammate Fillo's house to watch the AC Milan-Inter Milan soccer game. AC Milan won, in case you were wondering. After some delicious pizza, which I believe I have eaten close to everyday, and some beer, we headed home to get some rest before we played the next day.
Now this weekend was the opening weekend of Serie A. Our team had a bye. Yes, we had a baseball bye. So instead of having the weekend off, we scrimmaged against the newly inducted IBL team Novara. If you read last years blog, Novara is the same team that we beat and fought in the semi finals last year, Milan Senago. Rumors had spread that it was the same guys on Novara from that team. All week, I was certain that this would turn into a brawl, considering how much hatred there was after those games last year. Luckily, the team wasn't the same, and we played two civil games. We lost the first one, and won the second, but considering it was a scrimmage made this an unimportant fact. What is important is guys were getting at bats, and pitchers were getting innings. Personally, I fixed a few things and felt great towards the end. I was seeing the ball better and taking better swings. I can't wait to start up next week against Arezzo (Florence) at our home field.
In regards to travels, after the next pay check I hope to start getting around a bit. Both Thomas and Josh are new to the backpacking world, and I can't wait to show them what it's all about. I'm hoping to get to Barcelona first, trying to get some beach time while having incredible night life. Plus, I can't think of a better place to visit first. This week will be simple and directed to one thing, this weekends games. It's baseball season. I hope everybody at home is doing well. Until next time, have a great week!
The week started with us being required to attend a late lunch with our sponsors. It was somewhat of a recognition for our championship last year, but mostly for the sponsors to feel like their investments were actually paying off in some capacity. Our exposure has sky rocketed with the championship and the addition of Thomas DiBenedetto. The food was phenomenal, the presentation was average, but overall it was a fun experience. It was nice to meet some of the people that are involved in our program, but it was even better to have all the guys together enjoying a quality meal. With practice looming afterward, and everybody excessively full, it was decided that batting practice and a soccer game would suffice. Gotta love those Italians.
The final obligation of the year would be an awards ceremony held on Saturday morning. The event itself was for all the people in Reggio that have won some type of championship or accolade in the sporting world. It was incredibly boring. Unorganized is exactly how I would describe it, and it reminded me of the high school awards dinners. It also didn't help that the night before we went to the disco. Needless to say, when it was over I went home and played a game of naps.
Saturday night was fairly mellow. We went to my teammate Fillo's house to watch the AC Milan-Inter Milan soccer game. AC Milan won, in case you were wondering. After some delicious pizza, which I believe I have eaten close to everyday, and some beer, we headed home to get some rest before we played the next day.
Now this weekend was the opening weekend of Serie A. Our team had a bye. Yes, we had a baseball bye. So instead of having the weekend off, we scrimmaged against the newly inducted IBL team Novara. If you read last years blog, Novara is the same team that we beat and fought in the semi finals last year, Milan Senago. Rumors had spread that it was the same guys on Novara from that team. All week, I was certain that this would turn into a brawl, considering how much hatred there was after those games last year. Luckily, the team wasn't the same, and we played two civil games. We lost the first one, and won the second, but considering it was a scrimmage made this an unimportant fact. What is important is guys were getting at bats, and pitchers were getting innings. Personally, I fixed a few things and felt great towards the end. I was seeing the ball better and taking better swings. I can't wait to start up next week against Arezzo (Florence) at our home field.
In regards to travels, after the next pay check I hope to start getting around a bit. Both Thomas and Josh are new to the backpacking world, and I can't wait to show them what it's all about. I'm hoping to get to Barcelona first, trying to get some beach time while having incredible night life. Plus, I can't think of a better place to visit first. This week will be simple and directed to one thing, this weekends games. It's baseball season. I hope everybody at home is doing well. Until next time, have a great week!
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