As 2009 was coming to a close, it seemed I was going to ease into the New Year and decade. Hayley and I embarked on a trip to Seaside, OR for four days with her good friends from Yakima. It was good to get out of the area for some R&R and away from work. We endured some rain and wind, but the last two days had sunshine so that made it worthwhile. I also got to have dinner with my Uncle Jay and Aunt Sandy so it was good to see them. We saw a few landmarks such as the Goonies house and school where Kindergarten Cop was filmed.
By the time we returned, Christmas was upon us and Santa was good to me this year. I then returned to work for a few days before I had my birthday. The night before my birthday I got a severe stomach flu and spent 8 hours in front of the toilet and sleeping near it to save time and energy for my constant trips. I didn't recover until the 2010 was rung in. That was the worst sickness I've had in a long time and I hope not to repeat that for another 8-9 years.
My final day of vacation was at QWest Field to witness the Hawks final home game. It was good up until about 5 minutes to go when the Titans scored a TD, and our QB threw an interception to end the game. Now it's time to look forward to the Mariners and Sounders. The loudest the stadium got is when Ken Griffey Jr. raised the 12th man flag before the game even started.
Hearing all of the comments during the game, it is determined that most Seahawks fans know little about football and are only fair weather fans. There was even a Seahawks fan getting harassed for wearing a University of Oregon stocking cap and being told that "Oregon sucks!" I guess these people forgot who did and did not go to the Rose Bowl this year and who just beat the Huskies in BB on their home court. Even having a fight break-out between a Titans fan and a Hawks group of fans, seems pretty sad to me that wanting to start a fight every time an opposing fan walks by, but there is always next season right?
