Last night brought me back.
I have a few moments that are forever etched in my mind, coupled with a feeling I could never forget. Despite an influx of wonderful memories over my 24 years here, most of which somehow seem to fade over time, there are those sparkling gems that, no matter the lapse in time, you can remember exactly how it felt in that moment.
Last night the Phillies advanced to the World Series, for the second year in a row.
I was immediately brought back.
Last year, I entered the drawing for Phillies postseason tickets, much like I do every year, except this time, with a response – I would be receiving tickets to the World Series Game 5.
I’m not sure that any feeling can replace not only seeing one of your beloved teams win the World Series, but actually being there for it – in the stadium, waving the towel, losing your voice with the rest of the city.
I had witnessed my first World Series win firsthand. How many people can say the same?
I can remember exactly how amazing it felt to be there. How everyone in the stadium held up three fingers – only three more outs! – and suddenly it was two, and then one. And then we did.
No one’s phones worked, because everyone in the stadium was calling family and friends, but somehow, I managed to get through to my dad – the one person I knew was happier than me, just to say “Dad! We did it! We finally did it!”
It gives me goosebumps even writing about it now.
I am instantly back in that stadium – teary-eyed and elated – thinking that I, somehow, was lucky enough to be in the stadium to witness this amazing moment.
Nothing compares.
What are your unforgettable life moments?
Wow that’s a wonderful sports moment, good luck to your team!
. I have so many wonderful sports moments, but I’m not trying to hi-jack your blog. I love unabashed joy. I try to do it often 
;D
Matt
you must have so many being a not Philadelphia sports fan
This gave me goosebumps, and I’m not even a Phillies fan! Beautifully written, keep up the great work!
thanks, i appreciate you always reading!
One of my earliest vivid memories is sitting in front of the TV on Michael Jordan’s infamous shot against the Cavs in the late 80s. Like I sat there for 15 minutes silent and staring – I like couldn’t understand how that could happen.
I did go to my first World Series game in Cleveland – the first one the city had seen in 40 years or whatever – with my dad in 95, and that was a pretty amazing feeling.
Good luck to the Phils – I hope they get the big trophy that makes everyone smile.
i can see a little spaeth staring at a tv screen quite well, in fact.
do you still do this for fun sometimes? yes or no.
No. :/
One of the most vivid memories I have is from my last run in high school – 300m hurdles at the district meet. I barely made it into the finals and had to run in the outside lane. I got out good, then over-rotated my hips on the third hurdle. It happened right in front of where my team was standing and I gave a look at my good friend that pretty much said I was done. All I remember was him saying at normal volume “Go.” Among all the clamor of our whole team, that’s what I remember.
I finished faster than I ever had and ended up 6 out of 8. If I hadn’t stumbled I may have moved on (my time would have placed me 5th at the state meet but our district was tough).
Any time I get in a rut when I’m running, I can still picture my buddy saying “Go.”
i love this, dennymayo! you haven’t hurt yourself since then, have you?
I kicked a door frame in a dark hallway two weekends ago and my pinky toenail is dead. It’s black and so emo.
awwwwwwww… Memorieesssssss <3 Thanks for the game 5 ticket KB! That night was one of my best on record and it wouldn't have happened without you
i’m fabulous like that, JP
i wouldn’t trade that night in for anything, and you are very welcome! hope you’re putting me up when we do it again! (knock on wood) i’mma coming homee!
HERE WE GO PHILLIES!
This is great Kris! And good writing!