This past Friday, I attended the Cub-Brewer game at Miller Park. It is always an interesting experience there with the bitter rival of the two cities. It's not so much about the teams, but more about the fans and how they interact together. I am a Cub fan, so I am extremely biased on one side.
My boyfriend and I got to the game about two and a half hours before the game started, and had nothing to do. So we watched the tailgate party next to us down some beers, play some games, and grill up some food. This group was hardcore Brewers fans, and they had shirts to show it. The shirt depicted Bernie the Brewer stepping on a bear with blood coming out of it. To me that was a little extreme, but I didn't let it bother me.
It was a hot day so I wore a tank top under my Ryan Theriot jersey, and ended up carrying my jersey the majority of the pre-game. With about an hour left before the game, we started to walk towards the stadium over the bridge. We had just crossed the bridge when I was greeted (not friendly) by the number four hot dog from the sausage races. He came up to me and tried to grab my jersey from my hands. This was no joking fight to me, because he was pulling pretty hard, but I wasn't going to let him take my jersey. We walked into the stadium and went to get some food and find our seats. About an hour later Danny Goeky was singing the National Anthem and throwing out the first pitch.
The game goes on, and the beer vendors pass us by. We were surrounded by Brewer fans this game, and some of them were pretty intense. The lady behind us was screaming so loud it was impossible to believe she could still scream at the end of the game, and the man next to her was completely wasted. This was not the highlight of my day, but it came when Milton Bradley made an amazing catch. An already extremely drunk Brewer fan got so mad he got up from his seat, went into the aisle, threw his margarita on the ground and walked away. The rest of the game i sat with wet pants and burning skin from this drunk man I wanted to punch in the face.
Everybody knows the Cubs lost, and those drunk Brewer fans made sure us Cub fans knew that. I was sure I was going to have some drunk Brewer fans yelling profanities at me and saying 'Cubs suck!' while we were still in the stadium, but to my surprise I made it out without a word to me. I did not totally escape the drunkeness of these fans though. On our way back to the bridge this wasted man yelled to me, "Hey Theriot! Cubs lost!" When I replied to him saying, "So what." He persisted to say, "There are only 160 some games left! It's almost over and the Cubs suck!" So then I replied to him for the last time, "It's still early in the season. Just wait until September." I got no reply from this man but a puzzled look on his face. Talking to my boyfriend at the time this man started talking to me, was a kid about our age asking us how we get along because he is a Brewer fan and I am a Cub fan. He was drunk, but the first nice, friendly, drunk encounter which I am sure I will never see agian at Miller Park. People like that come a dime a dozen.
Well it's not over yet. As we broke away from the pack to walk down to the lot where our car was parked, the people we had watched down the beers and play games, were already by their cars and even more drunk and obnoxious than before. This one woman, a Brewer fan of course, yelled to me, "Hey you SUCK go back to Chicago where you belong dumbass!" I was very tempted to tell her that I am not the dumbass, she is, but I resisted. Instead i shrugged my shoulders with my arms out in a 'whatever' fashion. She preceeded to yell to me even though I was only but inches away from here at this point, "Yeah, you're cool you stupid idiot!" I walked past her and said, "I am home" which I got yet another puzzled look from her. Then under my breath i said, "At least I don't have to get drunk to have fun." But one of them men in the group must have heard me, because he turned to look at me. I got in the car and slammed the door. That was the last I heard from them.
I really dislike Miller Park because of one thing; the drinking. I have yet to have a good time at Miller Park because of all the drunk Brewer fans finding the need to do more and more stupid things, that just make the whole experience that much worse. I always tell myself that I am NEVER going to go back there for a game, but it is so close and I love to go to games, that I will take what I can get. We payed $25 to park the car, why don't they get smart and raise the beer prices instead of the parking. Parking is a one-time charge for the game, and so many Brewer fans get so drunk that they will spend so much money on beer, no matter the price. Basically Miller Park is a hell-hole for drunk idiots to drink and drink and drink, and ruin other people's experience at the games.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
Movies
Fast and Furious is a movie me and my two friends have been trying to see for quite a few weeks now. The first time we went to go see it, the movie times on the internet were different from the time the movie actually started. So we got our money refunded and went to see a different movie. However, that is not what the problem is.
Last week we had decided to go see it at the Bayshore Theater. The movie was set to start at about 10:30pm. We got there and went straight for the kiosks where you purchase the tickets. It took us about 10 minutes to figure out the kiosks until we actually got our tickets. This whole time there was a man standing behind the desk about five feet from us. He didn't say anything to us while we were trying to get our tickets, but as soon as we walked past he asked us how old we were and we told him we were 19.
He replied to us by telling us we could not see this movie because we weren't 21, and after 7pm nobody under 21 is allowed in the movie theater. This is because there is a bar across from the theater. This man had to refund our money because he just sat there and stared at us while we tried to get our tickets. He couldn't say anything then?
I think that is a ridiculous rule. Especially since it goes in affect at 7pm. This was a weekday we went on too, so I could understand maybe 9pm for a time, but 7? The part that really bothers me is that this man couldn't say anything to us while we were waiting. I was, and am still debating about writing in with my complaint to the manager of the theater complex.
Last week we had decided to go see it at the Bayshore Theater. The movie was set to start at about 10:30pm. We got there and went straight for the kiosks where you purchase the tickets. It took us about 10 minutes to figure out the kiosks until we actually got our tickets. This whole time there was a man standing behind the desk about five feet from us. He didn't say anything to us while we were trying to get our tickets, but as soon as we walked past he asked us how old we were and we told him we were 19.
He replied to us by telling us we could not see this movie because we weren't 21, and after 7pm nobody under 21 is allowed in the movie theater. This is because there is a bar across from the theater. This man had to refund our money because he just sat there and stared at us while we tried to get our tickets. He couldn't say anything then?
I think that is a ridiculous rule. Especially since it goes in affect at 7pm. This was a weekday we went on too, so I could understand maybe 9pm for a time, but 7? The part that really bothers me is that this man couldn't say anything to us while we were waiting. I was, and am still debating about writing in with my complaint to the manager of the theater complex.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Voting for Mayor
Voting for mayor of a city is usually only for the occupants of the city, and not the surrounding areas in the county. What if the largest city in a county is the city that everyone goes to to do everything. Like shopping, dining, hanging out, the movies. Then don't you think everyone in that county should be able to vote for the mayor of that big city? They are spending their hard-earned money which helps promote the city and it's businesses.
In my hometown of Manitowoc, WI the election for the mayor is coming soon. I only live about 2 minutes from the city line, and I spend all my time in Manitowoc. Yet I cannot vote for the mayor because it is only for residents of the CITY of Manitowoc, not the county. I live in Manitowoc County, and Manitowoc is the biggest city where most of the people from the outlying areas go. Even though a lot of business for the city of Manitowoc comes from the outlying areas, the people living in the outlying areas cannot vote. I think they should be able to.
The should be able to vote because they do often go to the city, and many have a job in the city. Being in the city and involved in activities within the city, you think you would have a say in what happens. Even in voting for the mayor. But, like most cities, the outlying areas have no say in what happens within the city. They can spend all their time there and spend their money, but they cannot vote.
I think something should be done about this because myself along with many others, would like to vote in this mayoral race this year. The competition is close and all the votes count, but the person most people that cannot vote would like to see in was barely in the race before. Luckily things have turned around and it looks like he will win (hopefully). Someday I wish to do something to change that rule. Especially when there is one main city in a county like Manitowoc.
In my hometown of Manitowoc, WI the election for the mayor is coming soon. I only live about 2 minutes from the city line, and I spend all my time in Manitowoc. Yet I cannot vote for the mayor because it is only for residents of the CITY of Manitowoc, not the county. I live in Manitowoc County, and Manitowoc is the biggest city where most of the people from the outlying areas go. Even though a lot of business for the city of Manitowoc comes from the outlying areas, the people living in the outlying areas cannot vote. I think they should be able to.
The should be able to vote because they do often go to the city, and many have a job in the city. Being in the city and involved in activities within the city, you think you would have a say in what happens. Even in voting for the mayor. But, like most cities, the outlying areas have no say in what happens within the city. They can spend all their time there and spend their money, but they cannot vote.
I think something should be done about this because myself along with many others, would like to vote in this mayoral race this year. The competition is close and all the votes count, but the person most people that cannot vote would like to see in was barely in the race before. Luckily things have turned around and it looks like he will win (hopefully). Someday I wish to do something to change that rule. Especially when there is one main city in a county like Manitowoc.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Multiple Sclerosis
“If ever a disease could be called fascinating, it would be multiple sclerosis.”
Multiple Sclerosis or MS is a disease that affects the central nervous system. It causes scars on parts of the brain and spinal cord that can actually be seen. In MS the myelin that covers the cells is damaged and therefore cannot protect again something as simple as a cold. Because of the scars on the brain it causes symptoms such as fatigue, muscle stiffness and spasms, problems with balance or coordination, numbness, pain, weakness, bowel or bladder problems, problems with memory, attention, and problem solving, sexual issues, and depression or mood swings.
There are two different types of MS too. One is gradual and symptoms occur in relapses that last for more than 24 hours. The other is more severe and sets on fast and very rarely has relapses. Treated or not, MS causes permanent damage.
As of now there is no cure for MS. All they have are a few drugs in the form of shots that help ease the symptoms for a while.
MS takes a long time to diagnose. Doctors don't look for MS. They do many tests, and make exclusions. It may take many years. They have to do this because the symptoms are so much like many other diseases.
Now for the numbers...MS affects 2.5 million people in the world (and with that number it's surprising that not many people know about it) It affects twice as many women as men. It is most common in North America and Europe. It affects young adults too and they are now thinking it may be hereditary to some extent.
MS is not one of those diseases that you can tell just by looking at someone, if they have it or not. My mom has MS, and if anyone has met her you wouldn't guess that she has it at all. She is active, goes for a walk every day, she can do everything anyone else can. But she has bad days too. There are some days that she can't even get out of bed because she is so weak. She gives herself shots every other day just so she can feel better. But her symptoms have already set on permanent damage. My mom can't feel her fingers. She can't handle money or anything small because she just can't feel it. My mom is lucky. For many other people it is much worse than that.
Jim Doyle has designated the week of March 2-8 2009 as MS awareness week in Wisconsin! So get the word out if you can and learn more! Hopefully this week will get people educated and some will donate money to help research for a cure! Also if you are interested come join my mom and I at the 2009 MS Walk in Sheboygan on April 26! If not there are many other locations too!
MS stops people from moving. The National MS Society exists to make sure it doesn’t.
If you want to know more or are just bored and looking for something to do, check this out!
www.nationalmssociety.org
Multiple Sclerosis or MS is a disease that affects the central nervous system. It causes scars on parts of the brain and spinal cord that can actually be seen. In MS the myelin that covers the cells is damaged and therefore cannot protect again something as simple as a cold. Because of the scars on the brain it causes symptoms such as fatigue, muscle stiffness and spasms, problems with balance or coordination, numbness, pain, weakness, bowel or bladder problems, problems with memory, attention, and problem solving, sexual issues, and depression or mood swings.
There are two different types of MS too. One is gradual and symptoms occur in relapses that last for more than 24 hours. The other is more severe and sets on fast and very rarely has relapses. Treated or not, MS causes permanent damage.
As of now there is no cure for MS. All they have are a few drugs in the form of shots that help ease the symptoms for a while.
MS takes a long time to diagnose. Doctors don't look for MS. They do many tests, and make exclusions. It may take many years. They have to do this because the symptoms are so much like many other diseases.
Now for the numbers...MS affects 2.5 million people in the world (and with that number it's surprising that not many people know about it) It affects twice as many women as men. It is most common in North America and Europe. It affects young adults too and they are now thinking it may be hereditary to some extent.
MS is not one of those diseases that you can tell just by looking at someone, if they have it or not. My mom has MS, and if anyone has met her you wouldn't guess that she has it at all. She is active, goes for a walk every day, she can do everything anyone else can. But she has bad days too. There are some days that she can't even get out of bed because she is so weak. She gives herself shots every other day just so she can feel better. But her symptoms have already set on permanent damage. My mom can't feel her fingers. She can't handle money or anything small because she just can't feel it. My mom is lucky. For many other people it is much worse than that.
Jim Doyle has designated the week of March 2-8 2009 as MS awareness week in Wisconsin! So get the word out if you can and learn more! Hopefully this week will get people educated and some will donate money to help research for a cure! Also if you are interested come join my mom and I at the 2009 MS Walk in Sheboygan on April 26! If not there are many other locations too!
MS stops people from moving. The National MS Society exists to make sure it doesn’t.
If you want to know more or are just bored and looking for something to do, check this out!
www.nationalmssociety.org
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