Superbowl BOUND! :)

Having grown up, gone to school & stayed (for some unknown, yet absurd reason) in Indiana for 23 years, I know 1st hand about the lack of excitement that is around here. That being said, it doesn't take much to become excited... "it's the little things". However, when your team makes it to the Superbowl (regardless of where you're from/currently reside) it IS a big deal and it IS exciting.

Lucky for me, I live in the city and am a huge fan of the Indianapolis Colts and hot dog... we're in the 2010 Superbowl! We are back to Miami only 3 years after we won against the Bears. Even if one isn't a football fan (though I am), the city is alive with enthusiasm and it's a lot of fun to see our hometown boys on the national scene.

Seeing how people respond, however, is absolutely half of the excitement. All of the parochial schools are closed on "Super Monday", IPS has a 2 hour delay, & some aren't allowed to wear blue on "Super Friday". Now, let's take a logical look at this: the game doesn't start until 6:15ish, tag on all of the commercials (namely the FOF one featuring the Tebows), the halftime show, etc., we will be fortunate to have it all over before 11:00 p.m.

What child is going to go to bed during that? Granted I'm not a parent, but I don't know of any. Furthermore, these kids who are used to 8-9 hours of sleep at night, would be totally worthless on Monday morning. Blue is a primary color. What is SO wrong with giving them a little extra sleep so the time they DO spend at school is more worthwhile and allowing them to wear one of the 3 base colors on the colorwheel??

All of these parents are FREAKING out about kids missing 2 hours of school on ONE morning when in all honesty, their kids aren't going to learn anything then anyways. Uniforms? I mean really? How often does something of this caliber happen in this forsaken state? Give me a break. Let the kids sleep (props to the private schools for giving the whole day) and let them show some team pride... we should be thankful there's something to have pride in!