no foolin' with poulin

i am not ashamed of the fact that i can get emotional about silly things
i am a sucker for a good old fashioned celebration
and normally i tear up or cry, even if i don't know any of the people involved
it's for the same reasons that i basically cry through the so you think you can dance auditions.
every time someone is recognized for what they do, affirmed and encouraged.. i just can't help but get emotionally involved.
it's actually something that i really like about myself. i'm not ashamed that i cry over reality tv, commercials, nhl announcements, interviews, or jersey retirement ceremonies.. :)

last night michael & i went on a date to a goldeyes game
i had specifically bought tickets for this game because it was "max poulin night"
now, let me tell you, i really love max poulin. he is an exceptional baseball player, cute guy but also has a humble & kind spirit. he is the player that stayed after games to sign every last signature request. he is the player that went to community events and never turned down an invitation to help out at community events or speaking engagements. last night, he had a little speech after there was a video tribute, a framed jersey, a ring, and all the players were wearing max poulin jerseys. he thanked so many people, but he also encouraged all the kids that were watching, dreaming that maybe they could play baseball professionally. he said that he was already looking forward to sitting in the seats as a fan, watching them play in the future. there is something so cool about kindness when it's in the spotlight.  he didn't seem proud or like he expected this honor, he just seemed genuinely humbled. how cool.
so ya, i tear up at emotional thank you speeches from french baseball players. that's my thing :)

i'll miss max poulin. his speed & accuracy during plays. his ability to look good in tight white pants. his smiling & acknowledging of the fans in the crowd. and after the standing ovation for him last night, i know i'm not the only one!