Sunday, September 19, 2010

Another Long Night

Yes, we were up again to watch football at 2 a.m. Because Auburn couldn't close the deal and the game went to overtime, we didn't get to bed until about 6. W got up at 7:30-so-yeah, it's been a long day.

A bit of an explanation for this strange nocturnal tradition of ours. I have had lots of comments from people (mostly on facebook) marveling about our devotion to the team. While I wish this true, it's not entirely. I think a lot of the getting up to watch the game has to do with keeping that connection with home strong. I have found that when you live as far away as I do from home, you will surprise yourself at the lengths you will go to to feel a part of life where you belong. That could mean different things for different people-but for us, it means football in the wee hours...and that's okay by us.

Auburn 27 Clemson 24
War Eagle.

3 comments:

  1. We thought about y'all and wondered how late you had to stay up! Dan was most impressed that Ryan was smoking meat! Maybe a personal letter to Gene letting him know your late night plight will help them realize they need to close the deal earlier :) Glad that the late night at least ended in a win!

    Maybe a post on your tailgating food?? And your formal dress too :)

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  2. totally get it. When I moved to Texas from MS when my girls were little, I actually stopped someone in the grocery store parking lot who had a Mississippi license tag. And I was still in the USA.

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