The Next Step

When a person goes through a traumatic event in their life they go through five different stages.

DENIAL, ANGER, BARGAINING, DEPRESSION, ACCEPTANCE

Wednesday night I went through the denial stage. I just couldn't believe the Astros were not going to be playing anymore this season. Surely, something would happen and by some miracle we would be playing ONE more game.

Then yesterday came the anger stage. I was pissed that they lost game 4 and I couldn't go to game 5. I was extremely upset and questioned every decision they made.

I never really went through the bargaining stage. If it did occur, I was not aware of it.

I definitely went into a mini-depression stage last night. I couldn't believe they got swept. I didn't mind losing the World Series so much. But to be swept in the World Series, that was very depressing.

I think I am in the acceptance stage now. I think the season was a hell of a season. I am very proud of the Astros for what they have accomplished this season. Hell, to make it to the World Series is a fine accomplishment in itself. I will proudly wear my Astros gear throughout the year. In fact, "E" just bought a black World Series 05 Astros cap for me today. I will proudly wear this cap this weekend to show my strong support for the Astros.

So now what? Well, my next step is going to be supporting my other favorite Houston team. The Rockets.

I have already been to a preseason game this past Sunday and I hope to make it to several of their other games this season. I think we have a good strong team this year and we should not have any problems making it to the playoffs again this year. Thank god we have such good baseball and basketball teams in this city. Now, if we could only work on our football team...