Super Superbowl

Pro football is like nuclear warfare. There are no winners, only survivors. ~Frank Gifford

Watched the Super Bowl all the way to the end last night -- for those of you not on Eastern Time that may not seem that hard, but OY, it was for me. I miss California time...

Best part about the game? That is WAS as game. I watched to the end because, even though at halftime it seemed over, the Steelers rallied and it was any teams game after the third quarter. Well done, both teams.

Anyway ...

Before it started, DH said, "Who do you think is going to win?"

Being ever informed, I asked, "Who's playing?"

"Steelers and Packers."

I thought for a moment, having no idea who was expected to win. Went with my gut for the Cheese-Heads. "Packers."

"Cool, cuz I think the Steelers are going to win."

See ... that way, we could root against each other and make it fun.

A few things: I absolutely *HATE* the GoDaddy commercials. They're one of the reasons we don't let DD sit and watch the show. I swear, there is no more "family" entertainment anymore, and it frustrates the snot out of me.

Loved the Volkswagen Darth Vader commercial, but was sad how much was cut out from when I watched it at Melissa's blog. Here it is again, in its entirety, for those of you who didn't see it:



And I thought the Packers QB, Rodgers, was the reason they won. He got hit a dozen times (hello, offense... protect your QB!), his one wide receiver (Nelson, I think) was a fumble fingers (reminded me of Clifford Franklin in "The Replacements") but he kept it together. Every time I saw him, he looked focused and completely un-rattled. I was thoroughly impressed.

So ... good for you, Packers!

Speaking of "The Replacements" makes me have to post this:



In other news, I wrote 320 words last night during the game. LOL... usually I can't write with distractions, but it worked for me for whatever reason.

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Your Love Word is "Devotion"

For you, love is a doing word. You prove your love with the actions you take every day. You are loyal and true to whoever you're in a relationship with. You don't give up unless things are absolutely hopeless. You don't love easily or quickly. You only will fall for someone you truly and completely adore. Once you love, you love intensely. You take love very seriously.

What's Your Love Word?

Yep.

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Monday Morning Meme and Armchair Quarterbacking

"Keep away from people who belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." — Mark Twain

So... it's fourth and long, with the potential of being a 46 yard field goal for the Patriots. They opt to try for the first down (note to Bill Bellicheck: Are you out of your ever-loving mind??) and miss. I turn to my DH and say, "Bet the Pats lose by a field goal."

Bet Mr. Bill is a bit unhappy with his decision making abilities (not to mention the offensive line that couldn't keep the Giants defense off of Tom Brady -- who did his best in really bad circumstances).

Okay. All done. It's not like I'm a Patriots fan (despite being stuck deep in Pats territory). I <3 the 49ers (I know, I know, you can stop snickering now). Still, it would have been neat to see the Pats have a perfect season.

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1. As a child, with whom did you have more fun - mom or dad? Why?

Fun? I'd probably have to say my dad. My mom and dad were divorced when I was very young, and mom had custody, so she and I did more "day-to-day" stuff (not that mom wasn't fun, but she also had to, yanno, discipline me and what-not). Dad, OTOH, since he only had me on the occasional weekend or school holiday always made sure we had cool stuff scheduled. AND, on the way to his place we always stopped at the grocery store and stocked up on junk food that Mom didn't allow: Lucky Charms (or Captain Crunch or Cocoa Pebbles... mmmm), soda pop, etc.

Plus, he had a pool at his apartment and I was a serious waterbaby. And he'd pay me -- a dime a point for anything over 100 -- when we bowled.

I'd forgotten a lot of that. It was a good trip down memory lane.

2. When was the last time you purchased flowers for yourself? When was the last time you purchased flowers for someone else? What was the occasion?

I'm a very practical person and always think flowers, that are just going to die anyway, are rather a waste of hard-earned money. I'd rather have a plant. Or new clothes. Or books. Or, yanno, kitchen utensils.

The last time I bought flowers for myself was w-a-a-a-a-y back when I worked in California (so, hmmm... doing the math... about 15 years ago). There was a guy who sat on the street corner and sold bouquets for five dollars. I'd pick one up weekly for my desk.

The last time I bought flowers for someone? That would have to be about eight years ago, and I bought them for my friend, Cathy, out in California for her birthday. She's a quiet person, and often overlooked and I wanted her day to be special, so I had flowers sent to her AT WORK. Really, I should do that every year, but... yanno... flowers = waste of money. I just can't get past that.

3. Where is the perfect reading spot for you? Why?

Good grief. Anywhere. I'm not one of those people who wants a little reading nook with a table for my tea. I read anywhere and everywhere. I read when I'm cooking and often times when I eat. I read when I watch TV. I read in bed, on the potty, in the tub, and if the book was waterproof, I'd probably read in the shower. The perfect reading spot is wherever I am together with a good book.

4. (Other than “say you’re sorry”) Complete this line: Love is never having to … Please explain your answer.

Love is never having to ... worry about what your hair looks like in the morning.

I think that's self-explanatory.

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So, if I stop writing the blog now, I'll have 45 minutes to work on my mystery! Woot!

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Today's random quiz:

You Are 4% Abnormal

You are at low risk for being a psychopath. It is unlikely that you have no soul. You are at low risk for having a borderline personality. It is unlikely that you are a chaotic mess. You are at low risk for having a narcissistic personality. It is unlikely that you are in love with your own reflection. You are at low risk for having a social phobia. It is unlikely that you feel most comfortable in your mom's basement. You are at low risk for obsessive compulsive disorder. It is unlikely that you are addicted to hand sanitizer.

How Abnormal Are You?

Well, hey, that's always good to know...