Kate Berry is one of our newest account managers at Metter Media. After moving to Boston from Maine, she’s made her own Boston Bucket List to ease into life as a new Bostonian. Follow along with her this summer as she explores all the city has to offer!
It all started with, “What’s a Sweetgreen?” That’s when I knew I was living in a whole new world — one full of Market Baskets and DoorDash. See, I’m from Central Maine where the whole town lost its shit when we got a Chick-fil-a. So, you can see why my whole world got rocked when I moved to Boston a few months ago. This is why I have set out on a journey to check off as many things as possible on my Boston bucket list. First on the list: a Red Sox game.
I’d be lying if I said this was my first game. I went to one when I was in elementary school, but the only thing I can remember is getting an ice cream in a helmet and what felt like a days-long trip in the car. I needed a real Fenway experience.
My boyfriend and I were hanging out at our local bar while the Sox were playing on TV. (Seriously, do these guys play every day?) Our conversation started with my boyfriend saying, “Damn, the Sox kind of suck this year.” Me, being my thrifty self said, “Hey, that must mean the tickets are pretty cheap. Let’s check ‘em out!”
And they were. They were only $50 for seats in Tully’s Tavern. It’s a section that was right next to a bar with barstool-type seating — not to mention a decent view of the field. As soon as we got to our section and sat down with our friends, the Sox hit a Grand Slam! The crowd erupted and I was then part of a “Wave” that lasted four times around the entire place. You really can’t beat that experience as a Red Sox newbie.
On our way home, we took the Green Line that was absolutely packed. Now, this is something I’ve already gotten accustomed to, since my commute consists of taking the Red Line. The whole train was full of Sox fans in pretty good spirits, considering they just won the game. What happened next was a memorable moment. There was this young boy doing pull ups (with some help from his dad) at the end of the train. Every single person on that train cheered him on as he did his “pull ups” — cheers matching the decibels that were reached just moments ago at Fenway. It seems like something so insignificant, but it was nice to feel a sense of camaraderie amongst complete strangers with one thing blatantly in common — fans of the Boston Red Sox.
Looking ahead, I will definitely be attending more Sox games — especially since I am now a good luck charm. Consider this one checked off of my Boston Bucket List. ✓
Kate is an Account Manager at Metter Media. She’s a true Mainer, but her love for the city has brought her to Beantown. She is a lover of all things dog and craft beer related.
