The Winner Takes it All

Last Friday I was on a date with a fellow and we went to this United Way benefit where his boss was being honored. When I arrived I noticed there were raffle tickets one could buy for a myriad of prizes, with the grand prize being a scooter. I figured it would be great to donate to the organization, so I bought 5 raffle tickets. Though I wanted to put my tickets in numerous prize boxes I was persuaded to put them all in the scooter box. So I hoped I would win but was pretty sure I would not.

The whole night my date kept reminding me to get ready to win and told me to practice my winning reaction. It was hilarious, but then the final moment came. I caught myself getting a little nervous/excited, then the name was drawn, "Emily Partridge wins the scooter!" He was totally right, I won!

I proceeded to jump out of my seat, make some weird yelly noises and throw my arms up in the air. I ran onstage and took some photos with my prize. Ok I realize this scooter is not the cutest but it is pretty awesome. And now I just need to pick the scooter up, let the adventures begin!

Don't worry world, I will wear a helmet.