Thanksgiving has come in gone, December is officially in full swing and we just had a crazy weekend of college football. In short, Alabama no longer stands on top. That spot now belongs to Florida State (holla!).
I hope you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! Whether you chowed down on turkey, turducken or filled up on stuffing and cranberry sauce, I hope the feeling of satisfaction from a meal was nothing compared to the gratitude for what you have.
As for me, my family and I celebrated Thanksgiving evening and the following days in Orlando. My brother arrived (surprisingly on time) from Chicago Wednesday evening, so my family of four was reunited once more. The next day — Thanksgiving — my Mom had to work (the pains of a career in the medical field) so we celebrated when she got home. After our meal, we jetted to Orlando. Orlando has some pretty awesome outlets (just in case your were wondering) and the rest of the holiday weekend including surviving the crowds (and some of cold) around some of those outlets.
However, the craziest thing to go down this weekend was of course, college football! Do y'all keep track of the madness (not to be confused with March Madness — that's basketball)? Oh my goodness, what a weekend! Rivalry weekend is always fun and this one definitely lived up. While my Seminoles may have had a rough start, they were able to get in shape and come out with a victory over the Gators. Ohio State and Michigan took it the fourth quarter, but no ending could compare to the Iron Bowl, Alabama at Auburn.
Before I continue, I should state that I have no affiliation with Alabama or Auburn. However, one of my closest friends, Colleen, would probably rank Auburn as her number two favorite team. Our mutual friend, Kristen, is an Auburn graduate. With that, I guess you can conclude that I'd side with Auburn. You can probably conclude that I didn't mind an Auburn win, especially since it'd mean my Seminoles would sit atop the rankings! And they are sitting very nicely at #1!
Some may say it isn't something to write home about. It may also feel like birthdays. You know, when you're a year older and people ask if you feel any different, but you don't... Well, I don't know about you, but #1 sure feels better than #2.
Before I say adieu, I leave you with a story...
"'twas the night after Auburn and all through the land, not a 'Roll Tide' was uttered, by a Crimson Tide fan. — They used to be boisterous, they used to be loud, they used to be boastful, and cocky and proud. — But they lost all their swagger, they lost all their swing. For one little second had changed everything. — The score, it was even. The clock had run dry. When Nicholas Saban then started to cry. — He demanded a second be put on the clock. The worse that could happen? A miss or a block. — But fate it is fickle, and greed has a price, and what happened next just wasn't too nice. — The previous kicks, wide left and wide right. So he put in a rookie, 'twas not very bright. – The kick was a boomer of 56 yards, but the extra yard needed was not in the cards. — And back in the end zone, a lone Tiger stood. He caught that ol' football, he caught it real good. – He started to run, he heard the cheers grow. The Crimson Tide offense? Too fat and too slow. – One hundred and nine, he ran for the score. If need if could have run one hundred more. — The crowed it erupted while storming the field. The Crimson Tide's season was settled and sealed. — A cry of 'War Eagle' soon echoed the plain. Nick Saban's expressions was one of pure pain. — And up in Ohio they shouted "Go Bucks!" for it gave hope to all, well except for the Ducks. — And in Tuscaloosa you could hear a pin drop. And in Tallahassee the Tomahawk chop. — For the night after Auburn, the Tide does not roll. The new boss in town wears Garnet and Gold."
Sincerely,
Cybill
I hope you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! Whether you chowed down on turkey, turducken or filled up on stuffing and cranberry sauce, I hope the feeling of satisfaction from a meal was nothing compared to the gratitude for what you have.
As for me, my family and I celebrated Thanksgiving evening and the following days in Orlando. My brother arrived (surprisingly on time) from Chicago Wednesday evening, so my family of four was reunited once more. The next day — Thanksgiving — my Mom had to work (the pains of a career in the medical field) so we celebrated when she got home. After our meal, we jetted to Orlando. Orlando has some pretty awesome outlets (just in case your were wondering) and the rest of the holiday weekend including surviving the crowds (and some of cold) around some of those outlets.
However, the craziest thing to go down this weekend was of course, college football! Do y'all keep track of the madness (not to be confused with March Madness — that's basketball)? Oh my goodness, what a weekend! Rivalry weekend is always fun and this one definitely lived up. While my Seminoles may have had a rough start, they were able to get in shape and come out with a victory over the Gators. Ohio State and Michigan took it the fourth quarter, but no ending could compare to the Iron Bowl, Alabama at Auburn.
Before I continue, I should state that I have no affiliation with Alabama or Auburn. However, one of my closest friends, Colleen, would probably rank Auburn as her number two favorite team. Our mutual friend, Kristen, is an Auburn graduate. With that, I guess you can conclude that I'd side with Auburn. You can probably conclude that I didn't mind an Auburn win, especially since it'd mean my Seminoles would sit atop the rankings! And they are sitting very nicely at #1!
Some may say it isn't something to write home about. It may also feel like birthdays. You know, when you're a year older and people ask if you feel any different, but you don't... Well, I don't know about you, but #1 sure feels better than #2.
Before I say adieu, I leave you with a story...
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| With Carling, Liz, Kallie, Gabby & Colleen | April 2012 |
Sincerely,
Cybill
I must say, #1 sure does feel pretty darn good!
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