“Coach, we’re
going to have to cancel practice on that date.”
“Why?”
“Because I’m
getting married on that day, and I’m inviting the team.”
On
a cloudy day in March, the rain stopped just long enough for my now wife and I
to get married at a serene outdoor ceremony in San Jose.
The
warm sun peeked through the clouds. The rolling hills were covered with a lush
carpet of grass. A piano gently tinkled in the background. Everything was
fresh, vibrant and beautiful.
The
ceremony was made even more special by the company of our friends and family.
For me, this meant my team.
I’ve
been paddling with DieselFish since 2008. Over the years, the team has provided
me with an outlet to meet and befriend a group of kind and friendly people.
These
people, the Fishies, are a major part of my life both on and off the water. We
don’t just race and train—we also socialize and take trips together.
The
Fishies mean the world to me, so I was thrilled to share this important moment
with them.
Here’s
to you, Fishies! I hope you had a fun time. Let’s make more happy memories.
(Thanks to my wife for letting me to pick the cake topper.)
-Alex,
the Minister of Newbie Happiness
Photos: Linneth De La Rocha Photography
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