I'm Not Ready to Be Done

I am nauseous. I hate facing elimination. All through Saturday I kept thinking, "Is it Sunday yet?" When I tried to sleep I couldn't. I want to get this game over with. I want to know if MY season will continue.

Writing for this blog is a hobby. I make no money doing this (gladly will accept money, though). I write because it makes me happy. Actually, I didn't realize how much an escape talking about Ducks' hockey made me until September of last year. Friday prior to the start of Training Camp, I was unexpectedly laid off from my job of seven years. To put it in perspective, I was 20 when I started with this company. I went from sales girl to staff accountant to product manager in seven years. I cut my business teeth with this company, and grew right along side the business. Needless to say, it was an absolute shock and I was devastated.

If it hadn't been for Training Camp (where Arthur and my dad forced me out of my apartment to attend), I'd probably still be sitting there wallowing in my sorrows.  Maybe it's a silly conclusion to draw, but hockey was my distraction and it helped. It definitely made me realize that I want to be doing something related to hockey for a career and actually be paid for it. I got a job about a month after the lay-off and I'm still gainfully employed today, but I've got a special affinity for this team and this season.  It's probably the most fun and the most involved I've ever been.  And with that, I'm not ready for this season to end.

Go Ducks!