How about some football, American-style. One game and lots of spectacle. Even better when the local guys are playing for the trophy.
I love the mid-air extended catches and when the smaller guys break through the line to stop a play. Give me the thrill of a returned punt. Most important, I am a connoisseur of trash-talking, color commenting, celebrating, and drama – in the stands and on the screen. This Sunday, I get to watch my hometown play the hometown. We like the gathering – getting together with others to watch the big game. Since I can’t play, I just appreciate being with friends and enjoying snacks that I shouldn’t eat.
If you can’t make it over to the Arena, then you must do me a favor: get together with someone; watch the game (or the commercials); have a great time, and – most important – keep yourself safe.
I never understood it, but you know there’s always “those guys” out there who like to break stuff, flip cars, light fires, and provoke cops. Watch out for those guys – they’re usually overly emotional, careless, drunk, and want to fight. Careful, please! (And I hope your team’s win will not turn you in to one of “those guys.”)
Heads up! I know Boston Police will be out in full force around the City, and they’ve issued some warnings here. They’re shutting down Kenmore Square — complete. No cars, bikes, or even pedestrians. (Run-ins with police aren’t my thing, so I plan to stay away from Kenmore for a few hours on Sunday.)
This Sunday, do me that favor! Keep yourself safe and watch your friend’s back.
Hope I see you on Sunday – at Agganis Arena. If not, Go (insert your team’s name here)!
Note: If you can’t join us on Sunday, here’s some Super Bowl food tips from Sargent professor, Joan Salge Blake:
I’m on a roll! Lately, I’ve been smitten by podcasts, video, TV shows, commercials, and movies about matchmaking – they share wisdom about finding a date, dating, finding love, and true passion. I’m not about to trash this meme – I find it inspirational. I’m still in the finding passion and love game. Some wisdom about searching for love and passion is in this stuff.
The search for love and passion is bumpy. It means trying on the new. Accepting that you deserve to be elated. And, knowing that your heart will be broken – sorry. Above all, you’ve got to keep trying. Here’s the rest of the secrets I’ve unlocked from the entertainment on dating, relationships, and finding love:
Finding your passion, love, or a date is really awkward for everyone involved. Get “comfortable” with it. Own it and you’ll do better.
Adages from the street are still important when making that first contact: “Give ‘em a chance to look at you” and “Look ‘em in the eye, but don’t stare”
Now is the time to make a decision to be a confident person. The best passion-finders I see or know are able to handle themselves. They let themselves shine; they say what they feel; and, they are real. But what stands out is their confidence.
Do you! You’re worthy of attention, love, and having passion in your heart. Be your authentic self. Your game will not work if you’re trying to be someone else or to play a game by someone else’s instruction.
Careful not to take advantage of others.
Work on being interesting – be in the know about culture, fashion, news, and lifestyle issues. Passion – and a good date or networking session – demands that you’re able to chat with authority.
It’s not enough to show a “look.” Get comfortable also showing how you “feel.”
A few simple suggestions for dating and finding another person, but is this the stuff that works for job hunting, figuring out what you want to do with your life, and old-school-face-to-face “networking.”
