“So…. Um… Guess what I just won?”
I could barely get out the words to Rich, my husband, the first on my list of people to call with the exciting news. I am not what someone might call lucky, and could barely believe what I had heard.
I had just won tickets to the 2012 Winter Classic in Philadelphia, PA.
I HAD JUST WON TICKECTS TO THE 2012 WINTER CLASSIC!
If I had not been at work, I would have screamed! As it was, I was softly jumping up and down, too excited to will my body to sit still for even a moment. Even as I talked to Rich, I never stopped moving. At the Sharks game that night against TB, I was telling everyone I could see. The win and the 5 goals in the first period topped off my night, making it one of the best I had ever had.
Two days later we went down to the Tank to pick up the tickets. We walked in the main entrance and were let down stairs. I felt so special being able to not only go behind the scenes, but to go to a place at the Tank I had never been before. There were huge pictures on the wall of a few of the players, and a Christmas tree across from the reception. We were told to wait and I could only think that this Shark’s tree would look perfect in our living room. Sara handed us our tickets and vouchers in a thick white envelope. The tickets were so shiny and impressive.
She explained that I should take pictures and write up a bit about my experience, and I thought “If that is the only job to do, COUNT ME IN!” I do not think that I stopped smiling that whole day.
As I was packing for the trip, I decided to also take flat Sharkie with me, so he could visit the other side of the country. Since we came out early, we are taking him to NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (MD) tomorrow and the National Mall in DC on Thursday. Rich and I are so excited to represent the San Jose Sharks and Fans out here on the East coast! CHOMP!
Darcy
