Empire State of Mind

"Hova" is what some people call him but when Jay Z throws the diamond up that's it. The next time you hear "Hova" and Alicia Keys singing 'Empire State of Mind' think of me because as of next Monday I'll be living the New York life. I share that in confidence knowing my real friends will understand I remain on the 'good side' when it comes to sports.

As for now..shall I recap the last year for those intersted? Sure.

Ode to 2011---

January-August I lived in York and continued working with the York Revolution for a third season. As the season progressed I chose to take a position with the Australian Baseball League in Canberra. It was a great run with the back to back Atlantic League Champions.

August 28th I hopped on a plane and flew 16,000 miles to the capital city. There I worked for the Canberra Cavalry as the Marketing and Events Coordinator for the 2011-2012 season.

While in Oz I saw amazing things that I'll never forget and shared holiday memories in Brisbane, Surfer's Paradise, Gold Coast, Melbourne,and Sydney with Mike. I played baseball for a women's team and found out I'm pretty good at it. I also found out I love being in front of the crowd to emcee on game day.

As we know (in our old age) all good things must come to an end as I headed back to the United States just last month.

Over the past four weeks I have worked hard opening many doors in the world of baseball and excepted a position in New York. I never thought I would call New York home but I think it will grow on me. The way I look at it is, if I make it out of NY alive, nothing can stop me.

So what's on my mind now? Orioles Opening Day- c'mon what kind of question was that?