Spooky Pookie!

Happy Halloween, Bloggy Friends!


Do you have big plans for this dark and gloomy Halloween night? I don't think we're doing much this evening, but we are going to a party tomorrow. I'm really excited about it. We had to miss out on Halloween last year, because we were so new to Philly we didn't know anyone. After a year we've made some friends and have party invitations to boot! Check in to see what our Halloween costumes will be. We have an idea about what we want to be, but we haven't actually bought the outfits yet. We'll go shopping tomorrow. If we don't find what we're looking for we'll just come up with something else. I love dressing up! The picture above is of me when I was Marie Antoinette in 2005.

It's going to be a crazy day in Philly today. There is a parade going down Broad Street at noon for the Phillies. Alan said the train stations were already packed this morning with people wanting to beat the crowd to find a good spot. I can hear horns blowing and people screaming again. All of my classes, but one, have been canceled because of it. It's a pretty big deal. I don't think I'll attempt walking up to Broad to check it out. I'm not big on large crowds, especially large crowds of Philly sports fans. From what I saw the other night, they're pretty wild! I finally posted the video below of what we saw from our window Thursday night. Check it out if your interested!

Have a great night. Don't let the goblins get ya!

Spookily,
Josh

Go Phillies! *Updated*

Hey, Bloggy Friends!


No, you didn't stumble across the wrong blog. It's really me, doing something you never thought I'd do, a sports post! My dad will be proud. Casey has gotten to me. Puss has her panties in a wad!

Last night the Phillies won the World Series (or the Super Bowl?)! After winning five games in the playoffs against the Tampa Rays. They won the final game 4 to 3. During the past few weeks, as the playoffs were being played, we would hear loud cheers whenever the Phillies won a game. When they would wake us late in evening, we would know the Phillies were victorious. I had mentally prepared myself for what I figured would come last night. I didn't watch the game, but when the familiar screams became three times louder, as Alan and I were sitting on the couch, I knew they were the champions! Instantly fireworks were erupting, car horns were blowing, people were running from their homes screaming their heads off!

Alan and I watched, from our third floor window on South Street, as the streets were suddenly flooded with gleeful fans. Most of them were dressed in red jerseys and baseball caps. Many had white turtlenecks underneath to help shield themselves from the bone-chilling cold. People were running up to strangers, hugging, jumping and laughing. Car loads of people hanging out the window would drive by giving high fives to anyone who would take them. What began as an annoyed feeling quickly turned into "aw, that's sweet." I was so touched by the sense of togetherness I saw below me. These people were so happy. They loved one another so much. It was nice. I tried to think of a time I felt that much excitement. I think it was when Halle Berry won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 2004.

The intense celebration went on for a really long time. The noise level held solid for a good two hours before Alan and I popped in ear plugs and went to bed. I know their final destination was Broad Street, because they kept chanting, "Broad Street, Broad Street," but I'm not sure what happened there. I assume the players rode down Broad, towards City Hall, to greet the horde of admiring fans. I also assume a lot of people called into work this morning, many suffered brutal hangovers, and I wouldn't doubt it if there were a few babies made!

I was thrilled to experience this exciting night in Philadelphia. I just had to share it with you. I put together a quick video of what was going on in the street. I'll try to upload it on YouTube with this slow connection we still have. The Internet guy is supposed to be coming back today. I hope it goes well this time. Check back later in the day for an update, with the video attached!

How did I do on my first sports post? I hope you enjoyed it! Have a great day. I'll talk to ya soon. Go Phillies!

Love, Josh