There are times (not often) that I must deviate from my love of all things books. Yesterday, my beloved Green Bay Packers clinched the National Football Conference title in a nail-biter game against their archenemy Chicago Bears.
After cheering myself hoarse the first half, da Bears managed to close the gap in the second half. By the two minute warning I had my blanket over my head and just listened. I couldn’t watch because I’m always convinced that if I watch it’s my fault that they do something stupid (like fumble or get a penalty). Not rational, but watching sports rarely is.
I did have my computer on my lap during the game, alternating between Twitter and Facebook, while receiving texts on my iPhone (there’s an amazing number of authors who love the sport). It was like watching the game with a group of fanatic fans, but I didn’t have the messy clean up afterward. I even found myself sweating, although the temperature here is about 9 degrees. I’m exhausted, but in a good way.
Looks like the Pittsburgh Steelers will be the opponents and I can go through this pleasant agony all over again on February 6th when the Packers face them for the Super Bowl title. I’m already planning the food menu, which is a big part of being a true fan.
Bottom Line: Now packing away my Cheesehead for two weeks and will pound out a bunch of books so I can then take a day off of reading to cheer on my very favorite NFL team. Go Pack!!