The Tigers were so close to performing a great act in baseball.  To come from the season they had last year to this year…to be at the top of the league… just to get into the World Series and play like crap.  I don’t watch a lot of baseball. I love going to games but just can’t take watching it on TV.  I’ll even take it on the radio over TV.  But last night, after watching the most fun show on TV (Ugly Betty), I switched over to the game.  I saw the pitcher acting the fool… throwing pitches that just sucked.  Giving up a run with two outs.  Stupid stuff.  They need to win 3 in a row.  Of course they could still do it. It would be amazing if they did.  And being a Detroit fan, I’m just happy to see a team that’s had a winning season.  So that’s  the Pistons, Tigers, and Red Wings.  Lions???  Any year now.

ok. I think I’m back now. I know you’ve missed me, right?  My witty writings. My life-altering observations.  Well my first observation now that I’m back to regular writing is what is it with those families who insist on writing all over their vans/suvs/cars?  I guess I can see it if you’re on the way to a big game or meet. But generally just driving around like that? Stupid.  It seems to be the thing to do for swim teams where I live.  You get to see the name of the team and usually the name of the kid of who’s ever vehicle it is. I could care less if Megan is gonna swim well or make waves or donk-a-donk (my personal favorite).  I mean, donk-a-donk?  I think they were trying to sound hip and quote from a Missy Elliot song but it didn’t work. They look like idiots.  If my daughter or son ever wants that done… too bad so sad.  Not gonna happen.  I’ll wear a t-shirt for them instead.

At least that’s what I feel like doing.  I’ve been so depressed lately.  The competition in Miami didn’t go well.  I’m trying my hardest to let it go but its been hard.  I think about it and I cringe.  The one thing about salsa dancing is that the woman isn’t in control. It doesn’t matter if I remember what comes next or not.  I have to follow. And I had to follow while my partner forgot part of the routine.  I cried. I lost my voice. I’m done.  I wanted to update here but couldn’t even think about it without crying so I had to wait.  I did enter a different contest last Thursday and my friend and I won that.  Hands down.  So that made me feel a little better but I wanted a trophy.  A big one.  And to top it all off…  I found out some things about my partner that have hurt big time and now I don’t think our friendship will continue.  When it rains it pours alright.

I have been so busy lately getting ready for my upcoming competition.  Practice practice practice.  I have to admit that I think we’re really going to look good.  I look good in my dress.  He looks good in his stuff.  Our routine is hard but looks easy.  I haven’t been too nervous yet.  We are doing a performance tonight in Arlington as preparation for next week.  Gotta practice looking up….smiling…flirting with people watching… all of that.  Of course the flirting will be easy.  I was worried at one time about how this was going to turn out but I’m very confident now.  And that helps!  So I apologize that Mama has been out a bit.