I don't know if I was sweating because of how nervous I was or because the bathroom I was using had poor ventilation, but I had to bring in a desk fan in order to not sweat my face makeup off. Showered and clean-shaven from head to toe, except for a stupid spot on my hand that of course I missed because, obviously, I started putting on my makeup. Surely I could have caught the summer bug going around and let's be realistic, the night would go on without me the same as it would have if I were there, right? But I promised myself that I would go to this game and give myself a chance to see what I could do as Jamie. I contemplated canceling my trip to O.co several times over the week before the actual game. After 33 years as Jason, this will be Jamie's first baseball game as a woman. Nate Dogg – and she seems calm and collected. She is listening to music while waiting – "Regulate" by Warren G feat. Her hair is professionally styled, makeup applied in just the right neutral shades with a subtle smoky eye.
It's a cool June night and Jamie is wearing an A's warm-up jacket, skinny jeans and black flats. Jamie Neal is waiting for me on a bench outside of O.co Coliseum ahead of the Oakland A's LGBT Pride game against the San Diego Padres.