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Nov. 23rd, 2008

Good weekend to be a Buckeye!

This was a great sports weekend for me!  The buckeyes completely crushed Michigan, the Columbus Blue Jackets won, which makes me happy because it means the boyfriend is happy, and finally, today, the Columbus Crew captured the MLS cup in soccer!! :) It is the city's first championship in a long time.  BC and I went to the Crew game that secured their place in the finals, and it was really fun.  Soccer fans are insane!   There is this huge section of crew stadium called the Nordecke, and the team's 3 spirit groups sit, or actually stand and jump, there and wave flags and play instruments, and sing chants.  They are fun to watch, especially considering there isn't a ton of scoring in soccer.
Weekends like these make me happy that I am sports fan.  It is a cool feeling to be walking around the city, and EVERYBODY has on scarlet and grey, and you can O-H and you get back an I-O,  and just the comraderie you feel is awesome.  Sports can really bring a city together, and make you feel good.  My roommates hosted a party for the buckeye game, so that was fun, especially since neither of them is really into OSU football.  Although, one of them might soon have a job at OSU, so I told him he has to  be a fan if they are writing his checks and giving him free tuiton! :)   So we'll see.
I remember growing up in Toledo as a Buckeye fan.  It is a little more dangeous to be a fan of OSU so close to MI.  I would say OSU has a slight majority with fans up there, maybe 65% - 35%.  The rivalry was almost more intense, because you just came into contact with so many fans from both sides.  Frankly, I would be scared to be a Wolverine fan in Columbus, but in Toledo you can definitely get away with it.  At the Dead Schembechlers concert on Friday, they gave a shout-out to Toledo, since the Rockets beat UM, so I was cheering super loud.  The concert was a lot of fun, and definitely got me pumped for the big game.  Even though it was a blow-out, it was still a lot of fun to watch, because of the rivalry.  I remember growing up in the 1990s and MI ,for the most part, dominating us, so when we can get a little revenge you have to savor it. 
I am excited for Thanksgiving, it's so soon!  I only have 2 possible subbing days this week.  Most schools' last day is Tuesday.  I am heading home Wed. sometime, it depends when my my OSU freshman brother who doesn't have a car, is done with class.  It will nice to be home in Toledo, I haven't seen my family since Nov. 1st for my sister's wedding.  There is nothing like coming home where your mom cooks for you, and you can just relax! 


Nov. 21st, 2008

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Today was a pretty good day.  I subbed for the first time in Gahanna.  The principal peeked in several times, and at the end of the day, came and told me I did a really good job today.  So that was awesome. :)  I just wish it was a little warmer out, it is so freezing out!  The kiddies were cute in their scarlet and grey today.  The whole city is all decked out.  My crazy OSU freshman brother jumped into Mirror Lake last night.  I can't even imagine how cold he was!  Somehow I lost one of my gloves today, hopefully it is like stuck under my seat in my car or I don't know where it could be; I even went back into the school to look in my classroom.  
BC and I are probably going to the hate michigan rally with the Dead Schembechlers tonight.  It is free @ House of Crave.  That band is crazy!  Their songs are so hateful and rude, but oh-so-funny!  People don't follow normal rules of politeness when OSU/UM are concerned. :) 
Last night we went over to Joe and Jessie's for dinner.  The meal was delicious, and everything was homemade by Jessie, even the spaghetti sauce and salad dressing! If you are reading this, thanks so much!! :) It was just nice to hang out with awesome people and relax.  During the course of conversation, I discussed how I am amazed and completely confused as to how bar codes work.  Think about it - it's just black lines!  It truly boggles my mind.  Is there any invention or process that just amazes you? If you were wondering more about bar codes, this article might interest you: http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/upc.htm
As most of you know, if you are reading this blog, my sister got married on Nov. 1st.  Her photographer posted some pics as a 'sneak peek' on her blog, if you are interested in seeing them: http://sarahjphoto.net/guesswhat/ It is Britton + Jim 11-1-08.
Well, dinner calls, but I will end with those famous words:


I wanna go back to Ohio State
To old Columbus town,
To the stadium to hear the band,
By far the finest in the land,
I wanna go back to Ohio State
To old Columbus town,
I wanna go back,
I gotta go back,
To Ohio
Ohio, Ohio
The hills send back the cry [O - H!]
We're here to do or die [I - O!]
Ohio, Ohio
We'll win the game or know the reason why!
And when we win the game, we'll buy a keg of booze!
And we'll drink to old Ohio,
'Til we wobble in our shoes!
Ohio, Ohio
We'll win the game or know the reason why!