I guess it would be wise, first of all, to point out the obvious. I haven't posted since last October or something. So much for making this a regular feature. It's not that I didn't have anything to say, it's that I just never forced myself to stop and focus my energies on writing a blog post.
I'm currently visiting my sister because she just had her second kid, a boy they've named Walker. It made me wonder... do you think the kids at school will shower him with Walker, Texas Ranger references and Chuck Norris jokes? Will that be beyond their generation or will they watch crappy syndicated TV on the weekends too?
In order to chronicle the YOM a little bit from the past few months, I'll run down a few of the highlights.
1) Trip Lincoln, Nebraska, to seethe 'Cats take on the Huskers. Those people have to be nicest opposing fans I've EVER encountered. Save one group of high schoolers that told us to "GO HOME!!", everyone in that town was so welcoming. After we won, random people walked up to us and CONGRATULATED us... and even asked if we needed directions or recommendations for places to go!
Did you know that 1/3 of the population of the city is inside the stadium on gameday? People there are obsessed with the Huskers, but in a good way. I'm glad they've joined the B1G.
2) Bowl trip to Houston. First of all, Houston sucks. For any of you from Houston, sorry, but Houston sucks. That city kind of embodies everything that's wrong with America. Unfortunately, the 'Cats lost, but it [of course] wasn't without drama.
After having maybe one too many beers out of frustration at NU's offense, I left for the fourth quarter and went to the concourse to grab some food. Lo and behold, as I'm muching down some chicken fingers and drowing more sorrows in beer, we start mounting a charge. After we get within one score, I can't stand being alone in the concourse and head back out to my seat. As soon as that happens, A&M goes on a clock eating drive that ends in essentially a game-clinching field goal. So, if you need a scapegoat for that loss, look at me.
3) NU basketball. The way that season ended, I kind of stopped paying attention to sports for a couple months.
4) Ski trip. Awesome. Snowmass is an awesome mountain. The Mpemba effect is cool. Losing your wallet and phone with a random South African guy that just moved to Aspen.. not as cool. But makes for a good story.
5) Birthday party bus. That's gotta happen again soon. Also, casinos are awesome.
6) I am an uncle again! Walker Edward Nordike born on May 10th, 2012. He is currently napping in his dad's arms as we watch Duck Dynasty on TV. (I have no idea what this show is).
Upcoming events, with my ratings, in chronological order:
Rick comes to town ****
Tom comes to town ****
I get a 4 day weekend ***********************
Lindsey leaves Chicago >:O
Ski trip friends visit Chicago ****
4th of July ☺
Lollapalooza ™
Soon after, football starts!
More later.
