NY Yankees + Alyssa = Not Okay

Sure, it's been tough not having any friends that live in NYC, but Alyssa went to extreme - and indefensible - measures to remedy that situation. She became a Yankees fan this weekend. It all started like this....

Our good friends Ashley and Matt decided to visit us this weekend (thank you!). Because the Twins were playing the Yankees, they suggested getting tickets for the game. We had been wanting to see Yankee Stadium for quite some time, so this seemed like the perfect opportunity. Ashley found some great seats and we were excited for the weekend.

On Friday night, before Ashley and Matt arrived, I noticed some very disturbing behavior in Alyssa: she was shopping for Yankees gear...hats, t-shirts, you name it. I tried to stop her, even suggesting she become a Mets fan, but it was useless. She was certain that becoming a Yankees fan was her ticket to finding friends that live in NYC. I hate to admit it, but she was right. Wearing her Yankees t-shirt was a blessing (in her eyes) and a curse (for us Twins fans). At the deli, someone yelled, "Go Yankees!" to her and she cheerfully yelled back, "Whoo hoo!" At the shopping center, someone flagged her down and asked if the Yankees had won. I have to be honest, this was the first time I saw New Yorkers acting friendly, so I can understand the rush she must have felt.

Still, her decision to become a Yankees fan was unacceptable. She's lucky her TRUE friends (me, Ashley, Matt) stuck by her side despite her reprehensible actions.

All of this aside, we had so much fun at the game. The stadium was amazing.



The two buds, Ashley and Alyssa, outside the stadium.



Alyssa just had to get nachos at the game - some things never change. Plus, it kept her entertained past the 3rd inning.

Alyssa's new BFF's - despite the fact she only knows two players on the entire team and only knows them because they have dated celebrities.

Although the Twins lost on Saturday, we had a great time. Our seats were really close to the field and seeing the stadium made it all worthwhile.

The rest of the time with Ashley and Matt was equally exciting. We went to the Museum of Modern Art, Central Park, and Chelsea, and we drank wine and ate pizza on an outside patio in the best weather we'll probably get here. It was hard to say goodbye, but luckily, they live in DC so this will not be their last visit!