New York, New York
This week we made some exciting plans. It all started two weeks ago. I was at SetteBello Pizzeria for
lunch with some coworkers when I got a text from Alison: “Did you see the
Yankees news? So Sad!” I was immediately concerned and quickly pulled up the
news. Derek Jeter, the Yankees Captain, announced 2014 will be his final season – he has decided
to retire. My first thought was that Alison and I had to go to a Yankees game
this year, preferably the final regular-season home game. I remember watching
the last regular-season home game last year when Mariano Rivera retired and wishing I
was there. I decided then that when Derek Jeter decided to retire I would do
everything I could to go. I wanted it so bad – going to Derek Jeter’s final
regular-season game at Yankees stadium is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
I thought about it for a while and my heart sank. When I decided I wanted to go to Jeter’s last
regular-season home game I thought we would have at least two or three more
years. The news was very sudden and somewhat surprising. It also created a lot
of problems. This year we are going through a lot of changes with my internship
and then starting the Macc in the fall. It makes this trip complicated. On top
of that, we already have a trip to New York booked for November. I thought about
all of this and talked to Alison and we decided our chances of going to the
game were bleak.
The entire day of the announcement Alison and I kept talking
about it because we both wanted to go. Alison kept an eye on ticket prices. After
the announcement prices on stub hub and other secondary markets shot up to the
point it would cost at least $600 for two tickets to the game. As much as we wanted to go that was way too much for us to pay for tickets.
Alison put together a plan and potential budget for the trip. We decided
we could make it work if two things happened. First, we had to find a way to get
tickets for a reasonable price. Second I needed to get a scholarship for the
Macc.
Every year I join a fan club called Yankees Universe. They
send me some Yankees gear and there are a few discounts/perks for being a
member. One of the benefits is access to a pre-sale on single-game Yankees
tickets. The pre-sale started on Tuesday at 10am Eastern Time. I knew this was
my best shot at getting tickets at a reasonable price. On Tuesday morning I got
up extra early and made sure I was at work in time to have my computer up and
ready for the sale. Right at 8am I got on to buy the tickets. I was anxious, but everything
went well and I got 4 tickets for a great price. Even though at this point the
game was not a sure thing we figured if we don’t end up going to New York we would
be able to sell the tickets without a problem. Step one was complete.
Then there was just one thing standing between Alison and me
and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. When I applied for the Macc program I also applied
for a scholarship. I was accepted into the program and the deadline was a few weeks ago so
I have been expecting to hear back anytime now. On Friday I got an email informing
me that I have been selected for a Graduate Assistantship. I was thrilled. This is the best scholarship
that is available for the Macc. Basically, I will work 10 hours a week assisting
one of the accounting professors. In return, I get part of my tuition waived and
a stipend. This was great news not only
because it will make the Macc more affordable, but also because Alison and I are now
going to New York in September.
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