More Firsts

Last night Todd and I went to our first Dallas Cowboys game together, and it also was a first time for us to visit the new Cowboys Stadium. That place is AMAZING and so very incredibly massively HUGE! I don't think I've ever been in a structure that large. I bought our tickets online at the last minute, so we could join Todd's brother and his friend at the game. Our seats were WAY up in the top of the stadium in the 4th level. I can only liken it to being about eight stories high. Being that I'm extremely afraid of heights, I was mortified as we ascended the many steps to our seats. Tears welled up in my eyes, and I thought I would pass out.

When we sat down, I refused to stand again. Thankfully, I was able to semi-stand/lean against my seat for the national anthem. It was sung by the "Cactus Cuties" and I have never heard such a beautiful rendition of the Star Spangled Banner by anyone, much less young girls.

Things finally calmed down a bit for me after the first quarter or so of the game, but I was glued to my chair. I thought of getting drunk, but I was scared that I'd drink a lot and then need to pee. I planned on going nowhere until we had to leave, and I had been anxious about that since the moment we sat down. The pictures you see will give you an idea of the incredible space inside the (thankfully air-conditioned) stadium and views of the MASSIVE big screen. It's 60 yards wide and really cool!



The first string team played well, but the Cowboys lost the game in the end. Luckily it's just the preseason! It was quite a pricey night between tickets ($120), beer ($7 each), and parking ($40 with about a mile to walk), but I think it was worth it. Not sure if/when we'll go back again . . . unless, of course, someone buys us some tickets on level one or two. :)