Robin: So now he’s all mad about this stupid movie.

Lily: Robin, he’s upset because you wouldn’t listen to him, not because you didn’t like some movie.

(Cut to Ted talking with Marshall and Barney)

Ted: How do you not like Field of Dreams?!?!?! -How I Met Your Mother

Some of you might remember back in March I won a raffle put on by Match’s academy.

I won 4 tickets to see the Giants game on Tuesday, May 10th. I didn’t think Match’s schedule would cooperate but it did and he got to go with me! We originally invited Good Couple but Good Guy had to work and Sassy Couple joined us instead.

I’m actually really, really glad Sassy Couple came with us because as sweet as Good Couple are, they don’t drink. There’s nothing wrong with that of course, but for me, baseball is a lot more fun with a couple of beers. There’s just something about beer and sports that just goes together. Also Good Girl has been a bit of a Debbie Downer lately, and Sassy and I have a lot more fun together.

We met Sassy Couple at the Bart station and headed into the city. When we got there we were super early so we did some city exploring. We noticed that the top of the Hyatt seemed to be revolving and we thought it might be one of those cool revolving restaurants.

We hopped into the clear elevator and headed to the top floor. First of all, I HATE HEIGHTS. So I was having a mini meltdown as the elevator shot to the top. It was so fast my stomach stayed behind on the ground. I managed to snap this shot while hyperventilating.

When we got to the top we quickly realized it was for club members only. We got a lot of dirty looks from snobby people as I snapped pictures of the view.

I loudly asked Sassy where their monocles were.  Then we made snobby noises the whole elevator ride down. “Nahh, see nahh.” We were cracking up.

Next stop was Gordon Biersch for pre-game grub. It’s just a few blocks from the ball park and their beers are delicious.

Sassy and I both ordered the beer sampler because as Sassy kept saying loudly to the waiter, “We like varie-tayy”.

My pint of beer was bigger than my head!

After dinner we finally made it to the game.

I love AT& T park. There is so much to look at that you could be completely entertained without even watching the game. I love this Field of Dreams quote that is up on one of the walls.

Our seats were insane! We were in the lower box, right near the action. I was afraid I was going to hit by a foul ball.

Sassy Girl was embarrassed by my awesome hat.

But then she caved and wore Match’s Monkey hat for a bit.

About halfway through the game we got a text from Tahoe Guy. He was at the game too! We snuck him into our section.

Sassy Couple had fun pigging out on nachos, making silly faces (they were even though you can’t see them) and drinking. I’m sad to say that the Giants fans don’t do the wave. But we still seat danced!

I will admit, the game was actually kind of boring. That’s just because it was almost a no hitter. Then, in the bottom of the 9th, we get a run.

Giants win it!

We had a great night and I can’t wait to go back. Tahoe Guy told us we can get $5 tickets and then just wander around. We will definitely be back again soon.

Barney: I am not a smoker. I only smoke in certain situations: post-coital, when I’m with Germans — sometimes those two overlap — coital, birthdays, to annoy my mom, pre-coital, on a sailboat, the day The Mets are mathematically eliminated every year, and, of course — wait for it, ’cause Lord knows I have — pregnancy scares.
Ted: Why are you smoking right now?
Barney: I’m always pre-coital, Ted. -How I Met Your Mother

Hosted by Impulsive Addict, Janette, Mamarazzi and Seriously Shawn

My sugar addiction is a pretty bad habit. I’ve gotten better about not eating dessert every single night, and I don’t put sugar in my coffee anymore. I still have to have something sweet every day, but it’s better than my days of eating rainbow chip frosting out of the jar. Oh and I used to smoke for about a year or so but it wasn’t hard to quit. I’m very sensitive to smoke and I wheeze from campfires, so I’m surprised I even started!

This past weekend Match and I enjoyed another 3 day weekend together. We started it off with a bang by having sushi at our favorite sushi place. I love it because they are walking distance from our house and we can walk off all of those fried rolls we inevitably order.

We attempted to try a new restaurant but it was too authentic for us. Nothing was deep fried. So we said F that and went back to our local spot.Saturday night I was craving pizza so I decided to try my hand at making a gourmet pizza at home. I dedicated a post to it that I will share with you soon. Sunday I made portabello mushroom burgers and steamed artichokes with wasabi aioli. Yum!

Mixed in with all the eating we managed to find some time for fitness. On Friday Match slept most of the day to recover from his graveyard shift. I had tried to stay awake the night before but couldn’t do it, so I was up around 10. I decided to take Monkey for a hike at a nearby park.

The park is a regional park that is also home to free range cattle. It’s not very often that you go hiking and run into cows. Monkey tried to make friends but they ignored him.

Saturday I took Match to the same park and we hiked further out. It was absolutely beautiful outside and we got to enjoy the amazing views.

Monkey tried to befriend the cows again.

We burned quite a few calories going up some steep hills so I figured we earned our gourmet pizza that night. Here’s a sneak peak at the deliciousness.

Sunday Match decided that since we are trying to save money and aren’t doing gym memberships, we should bring the gym to us. So he set up our backyard as a circuit training area. He even made a sign.

Supermans are the worst. They are  like a combo jumping jack push up and they leave me wishing I didn’t care about fitness. I love that Match is so into working out and not just in a creatine supplements kind of way, but really toning and shaping up, it’s so encouraging. Monday I was so sore but in that really good post workout kind of way. Nothing like three upcoming weddings to go to, plus my 10 year reunion and bikini season to get a girl motivated!

Ted: [seeing Robin in her dress] Still wow.
Robin Scherbatsky: Wow, yourself. Look who else brought it.
Ted: Oh, yeah. I thought about leaving it at home, but I figured, I don’t want to get there and realize I need it and have to go all the way back to get it, so yeah, I brought it. -How I Met Your Mother

The graduation after party was awesome, but Match and I definitely overindulged. Remember earlier in the day we’d had lunch and drank our weight in mojitos? Well just a few hours later we got all dressed up and ready for the party.

When we arrived, we immediately met one of Match’s RTOs. “Don’t call me sir!” he chided Match. It was funny because all night long the guys kept calling the RTOs sir. One even did it before they took shots, ha!

Here is the hotel courtyard where the party was held. I love the twinkle lights on the trees.

We headed up to Sassy Couple’s room where Sassy and I stood at the window and watched people arrive. We quickly realized we were the only ones that really dressed up. “Whatever,” I said as I high fived her. “We brought it!”

This became our catch phrase of the night. The more drunk we got the more we’d exclaim, “We’re the only ones who brought it!” It was pretty funny. The next day I was worried that I was obnoxious but Match assured me that we were adorable. He said we were strutting around like little peacocks all night. I’m glad Sassy and I are getting closer. She is a blast!

I don’t even know what is happening in this picture but it’s hilarious.

Meeting the RTOs and the rest of the recruits was a little bit intimidating, especially when I was feeling tipsy. I also realized a lot of them were very tall. I felt like I needed a step stool to talk to some of these guys. They were teasing me because even in heels I’m still a shorty.

At one point in the night a bunch of us took shots with one of Match’s RTOs.

I also bonded with another one of the wives. She and her husband went to Match’s Laser Tag birthday a few months back, but we hadn’t really visited before. We were cracking up together all night. I definitely hope we hang out again. I’ll have to give her a nickname when I get to know her better.

We had a great night, and it was so nice to see Match let loose. The next day he was a pretty big mess. Poor guy was praying to the porcelain gods late that night and all the next day. He texted his buddy and asked how he was doing and he put it best. “I’m doing bad…college bad.” But I think the pain was worth it. It was such a fun night!

Robin: [She and Lily come out in fancy dresses] All right, what do you think?
Barney: [Looks up] Horrible.
Lily: You’re gonna make such a great dad.
Barney: You look so classy and nice, you’re gonna stick out like a sore thumb. Have you seen how the kids are dressing these days, with the Ashlee and the Lindsay and the Paris? They all dress like strippers. It’s, “Go ho or go home.” -How I Met Your Mother