Game 2 - 4/12 at Wrigley Field

For as happy and exciting as this time of year is, school really, really kills the good vibe.

Not only was it preventing me from coming home for two weekends, but it almost pushed this weekend out of the mix too. I had an accounting test on Tuesday, so I wanted to get back as soon as possible. In just over 24 hours, I would go from Normal to Schaumburg to Wrigley, then through downtown and back down I-55.

Fortunately, my friend Kyle stepped up big time by coming with me. He was my ride home and made this whole thing happen. He's one of my best friends at ISU, and a huge baseball fan himself. Even though he's from St.Louis, and deeply passionate about those vile birds perched on a bat, we were both pumped to go. Kyle's been to Wrigley just once before, but barley got the experience. He only stayed for six innings, and wasn't there with an expert such as myself.

Game 1 - 3/30 at Miller Park

I wish there was a clever, interesting way to start off my season, but there's really not. I jumped the gun and started my season before the season actually started.

I was hoping to keep my plans relatively secret and shock everyone when I ended up at a game, but I couldn't stay quiet that long.