Sports Watching

So this week has been quite the struggle street for Brooke here.  (yes, sometimes Brooke likes to refer to herself in 3rd person.  It's fun, Brooke suggests you try it).  Hard day Monday, Catch-up Tuesday, Work Computer Gets A Virus Wednesday....Silver lining of it all though - tomorrow is my last day of work for the week. Praise Jesus! But no really, I have Good Friday to thank for the day off. 

Anyways, back to my actual post - sports have always been a big part of my life, so naturally, watching sports on tv, has also been a big part of my life. It all started as a little girl watching sports with my dad and brothers and that has not changed. In fact, I have probably gotten more into sports watching as I have gotten wiser older.

Needless to say, I was very happy when I moved in with Bradley, because he had a full cable package and my place only had the basic, bebe, 13 channels total, package. YESSSS, SPORTS! GLORIOUS! VICTORIOUS!

Now, like most sports fans, I can get heated while watching my favorite teams and get extra excited when I can find track live on tv! I've also been know to even yell at the tv a time or two, as if what I have to say will change the outcome or affect the game in any matter. If you don't get emotionally attached, you're doing it wrong. 

However, I have been introduced to an entirely new form of sports watching since moving in with Brad.

This kid gets so worked up. To the point he can't sit down.  He is like a coach on the sidelines, pacing back and forth in our living room.

 What do we need to fix at half time, coach?!

Not only does he yell talk to the tv the entire time, he references the team as if he is a part of it, examples:

"We need to play better!"

"Our defense looks great tonight!"

 Oh really, Brad? I didn't see you out on the field just now. 

Ok, I suppose I can't give him too much flack for that, I did refer to myself in the 3rd person earlier in this post.  #nerd Moving on.....

Hands down, my favorite Bradely-ism is when the game gets really intense or a bad call gets made by a ref (this usually comes out when he is watching soccer or Indiana Basketball, but you will occasionally here it when he is watching other sporting events too)

Bradley likes to yell with a full on BRITISH ACCENT. His favorite expressions:

Oh, Eff' Off! 

Come On Now Man! 

Defensive stance.

I die!!!!  Our friend Cory even got to experience it last night while we watched the US National Team play Mexico (soccer, for those of you who were not aware).  It's glorious and it makes me happy.  Slash I mock him every time - it's just how our relationship works.  Lots of love, lots of mocking :)

Wish me luck tomorrow.  Indiana plays their next March Madness game and he is not happy camper when they lose. Plus, I have them wining the 'ship, so it's a must win for my bracket!

Cheers to Sports!

<3 BB 

PS. Brad keeps talking about how I need to dedicate a post to him, not sure this is what he had in mind, but since he didn't get specific he can't complain ;)

Why Brad And I Almost Broke Up Last Night

It was over a very serious matter, too....

So, here's the deal,  right before bed last night Bradley and I were having our usual before bedtime chit chat... nothing out of the ordinary.  Sometime during the conversation Brad used the term 'bamboozled'. I, of course, referenced Friends:

Because really, who doesn't reference Friends at any opportunity that presents itself?! Arguably the best show ever.  Now here is the MAJOR problem that Bradley and I have in our relationship: he has not watched many episodes of the show. So, anytime I reference it (which is quite often) he usually doesn't pick up on it and then I proceed to get mad at him for not taking an interest in the things that make me happy. (Shit, I watch his soccer ALL THE TIME! Is it so hard to watch 10 seasons of the greatest sitcom ever enough times that you can then quote and reference it at a moment's notice.... I think not?!)

Anyways, him not catching my reference is not what lead to the fight and almost break up (although it didn't help).  What escalated things so quickly is the fact that Brad proceeded to call the show 'dated' (He said Seinfeld was dated, too - but that argument will have to wait for another post) .....

WHOA.

WHOA.

WHOA.

Hold the phone......

Dated?! Are you kidding me?! FRIENDS IS TIMELESS!

via

Their pain in my pain.  Their success is my success. Their humor is classic. I refer to Chandler, Pheebs, and the rest of the gang like I am one of the besties.  That I sit at the coffee shop everyday with them. If Bradley cannot accept my Friends and share my love for them, then I don't know if he and I can continue this thing we call a relationship for much longer. end.of.story.

Besides, I share some of the same OCD traits as Monica and I have always had an extra special love for Chandler - maybe I'll date him instead.  At least he is actually funny cough, cough, Brad.


I mean how is this dated?!

Or this:

Answer: THEY'RE NOT!


Bradley, if you're reading this... you have some making up to do.  Starting with Season 1 - Episode 1.


Cheers!

<3 BB