Lately my life has revolved around a sport that I have never really been fond of, baseball. I know it is one of Americas Great Pastimes but in all honesty there is hardly any physical contact, too much standing and in general really slow. However, my normal feelings toward baseball have changed recently.

Reason number one, going to the actual game is surprisingly fun. The beer, hot dogs and chanting with fellow fans helps create a fun atmosphere that is highly entertaining.

Reason number two, I am always a supporter of my State. Yes, it sometimes can be hard when it involves the Cowboys and any college teams in Texas (seeing as I went out of state for college) but I take pride in Texas! I was born and raised here and inherited that Texas Pride, dammit.

Reason number three, the Texas Rangers are in the Word Series (again). Last years loss was tough but isn't it our turn now?

Tonight is the last night though. After this, baseball which has become a normalcy in my life, will be over.   So yes, I will be tuned into watch Game 7. Even though I was mad and upset at them for last nights game how can I not watch what could be a monumental game for our Franchise.

I am what you might call an avid traveler. My motto (that I inherited from my mother) is "Have Bags, Will Travel." I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to travel to many places starting when I was in the 8th grade. I have traveled across most of the U.S. and have been to Europe five times. I am always planning my next trip/adventure. Thus my schedule for the next six months looks something like this:

October - Las Vegas, NV (work trip)
Novemeber - Starkville, MS (visiting my Alma Mater)
Novemeber - Houston, TX (Thanksgiving with the family)
December - Chicago, IL (work event/weekend to look around)
January - Las Vegas, NV (work trip)
February - Phuket,Thailand (visiting my best friend)
March - Savannah, GA (St.Patricks Day Parade/seeing my little brother)

The funny thing I noticed throughout these trips is I am not the same person when I travel. I find that I inherit many weird new quirks. Here are just a few things that I have acquired from traveling:

• I get annoyed with people who take forever getting through airport security. Hello - didn't you read all the signs? 
• When traveling I find my head is always in a book. 
• I can get you anywhere you need to go. Turns out I am a whiz with directions even if nothing is in English.
• My translation book is always with me. I butcher attempt to speak the language and sometimes pull off sounding like a native.
• I am freakishly organized. If you saw the everyday chaos that was my house you wouldn't think I could be so put together. 
• I am addicted to my AAdvantage Miles. I currently have close to 100,000 miles which might be nothing to some people. I, however, think this is HUGE and am always trying to get more. 
• I am quiet. Except for when you look like George Clooney and I have had a LOT to drink and then of course I will propose to you. 
• I am picky about who I travel with if I get a choice. 
• An airplane feels like a second home.