Plan D
With most of our holiday plans cancelled due to my recent health issues and Pax's flu bug, I've been trying to think creatively. Yesterday morning, while we were watching some football highlights from the day before, I had an idea. I realized our Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball team had a home game later in the day. Ticket prices have been wild this season, though! Since the Cyclones are ranked #4 in the country, the get-in price to most games has been $75/person.
Then, it dawned on me. Yesterday's game was being played under unique circumstances:
We were 39-point favorites against the opponent (i.e., it probably wouldn't be a "good" game).
It's a Sunday night right before Christmas (i.e., many people probably can't go).
The college students are on break (i.e., many other people probably can't go, either).
I jumped on my ol' trusty, SeatGeek, to see what tickets were available. You wanna know what I found?!?! Courtside tickets for $65/person!! $65/person for third row?!?! I asked Pax if he wanted to go, and he lit up.
Seven hours later, as the game was about to start, and we were settled into our section waiting for the game to begin, Pax looked at me and exclaimed, "Best! Seats! Ever!" He had never experienced something like that before, and he had the time of his life. He was even shown on ESPN's broadcast! Despite being in a ridiculous amount of pain from my recent neck injury, it truly was a special time together. I wouldn't have given up that time for anything.
As we were pulling into the driveway later in the evening, I said, "I'll remember that one forever, bud." "Me, too, Dad. That was the coolest night ever."
My plan A this season fell apart. My plan B for this season fell apart. My plan C for this season fell apart. A part of me wants to just give up. It's too difficult! I'm in too much pain. I'm mourning the loss of what I was most hoping for. It feels like too much. However, quitting sucks. We're moving on to Plan D, and so far, Plan D has been pretty fun.
Whatever life is throwing at you, keep moving forward. You might not end up right where you had hoped, but you just might end up somewhere as cool as it was unexpected.
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