First, yes, I'm sad about the game. Thank you to all for your hugs, good thoughts and comforting words. As you may have noticed, I'm very passionate about my sports, and especially about my Bulldogs. I think what hurts the most, kind of like Tracy alluded to, is that we didn't play our best ball. Last year's loss was easier to take because we all knew that we went down fighting until the last half second and we literally left it all on the court. But, last night, we got outButlered, as it were. We were beaten on hustle plays and were thrown off of our game. I have to give props to UConn as they were clearly the better team last night. But, I still believe we should have won, if only... Anyways, I hold my head up high and proudly wear my Bulldog gear today. It was another fantastic year and we have a team to be hugely proud of. We are graduating ( a huge key at Butler) 5 seniors who will be sorely missed but who will go on to be credits to their families, communities and to our alma mater.
Okay, enough dwelling...
Amy~
That’s funny about your brother and the Panthers. Some of us take our sports a little too seriously. I don’t think I’m that bad. Desiree~ HEY GIRL!! Lovely to see you, darl! No points docked this time, but you need to do some serious clicking and saving on that laptop.
Tonise~ Yes, I knew that Chuckles was a Tiger. I won’t hold it against them.
Lulu~ Any man who opposes the puppy is a friend of mine. Just about everything from the ACM’s as well as the WfE press junket is on Robsessed. That’s one of my favorite sites.
JennJenn~ *hugs you* Sorry it’s a rough day, sweetie. I’ll keep my fingers crossed that tomorrow gets better.
Susie~ So appropriate, today’s lesson. Poor SonnyBoy. I’ve been there with the migraines and it just feels like there’s nothing you can do. I’m glad he’s feeling better. I suppose what draws me to sports, or at least some sports, is the passion and the love of the game… it can be very pure in a lot of ways. I’m sure you’ve just been busy getting back to a routine. But, the WfE FB page is a great source of info on the film and promotional stuff, as well as Robsessed, of course. I am always here for a conversation, be it about Rob, forbidden fruit, or any other topic.
Tracy~ Don’t tempt me too far. I haven’t yet written my dissertation on that topic, but it would not be difficult to convince me
Your coworker was spot on with her assessment of Rob. But, of course, in addition, he looked all the more perfect because he was very happy, laughing and giggling and being silly, which I love to see him do. I like that Reese brings that out in him a bit. I honestly can’t remember my Reese history. I know she is from the south, and she’s been acting since she was 12 or 13, but not much more than that. Thanks for the update.Marielle~ Ah, well, that doesn’t sound so bad. I was thinking it was much worse. Oh yes, he’s most certainly in Edward mode with the hair. Though, I have a feeling we’ll be seeing it much more closely shorn very shortly.
Jaclyn~ You are not the only one who felt that way, believe me. I absolutely love basketball, but only at the college level. Once they get to the professional level, for the most part, so many players turn into one-man shows and divas and I just don’t like the type of game they play. Were you ever to come and visit, I’d love to take you to a game at Hinkle Fieldhouse, where the Bulldogs play. It is an old fashioned building meant to host basketball games. It is one of the top 3 places in America to watch a game.
Oh I can definitely understand that motivation to watch hockey. Unfortunately, I haven’t yet seen a player who looks anything like that. Still, I grew up going to Detroit Red Wings games and there is something to be said for the sport. Raine~ It’s always nice when the work schedule seems to work out in your favor. YAY!
Chrissy~ Wow, that is steep. But, it looks like a wonderful view to get to see everyday. Moves can do a number on you for sure. Here’s hoping you heal up fairly quickly.
Rachel~ I’m probably somewhere in between, but not so much for me. One of the reasons I follow my Bulldogs so closely, cheer for them so passionately is I know so many of them. When you go to a small university like Butler, as an alum, there are a lot of opportunities to meet the players, interact with them. The guys coach the summer camps for local kids, you see them around campus or at events. So, in a way, I feel even closer to them and our guys tend to genuinely be men of very good character. So, knowing how disappointed they are, I kind of soak that in and feel it in addition to my own disappointment. I suppose I’m kind of like Jasper that way.
This picture brought a smile to my face this morning, which was a pretty big accomplishment. Enjoy.
I actually listened to several minutes of a radio sports show because they were talking about the game, only because I was thinking of you. Thank you for that lovely picture. Doesn’t Rob look pale in those WFE junket pics? I guess I just got used to tanRob during the WFE filming and now after spending the winter in Edward makeup he has gotten all vampirey.
You’re right to point out that they were out of context. For the final version- we’ll only see split seconds of some scenes.
What a great boss. I can’t imagine anyone in the U.S. saying that – they’d just make everyone else work in a conference room- hey – maybe they’re doing something TOP SECRET and they don’t want anyone around. I hope you enjoyed your extra fanfic reading. Your cousin – “boys” is right, but don’t we just love them too??? We sort of have to take care of them, don’t we?
Good idea to post after everyone is in bed – perhaps when hubs is in bed too? I know a few ladies who do that – let’s see: Tracy for one! I feel so ignorant – who is that in your siggy?
Thanks for explaining that they weren’t playing their best and that in effect, UConn played a better game and deserved to win. It would have been so upsetting if they had lost by one point!! It’s kind of an expectations thing isn’t it? It’s almost like a person should not expect to win the big game in order to protect yourself from disappointment. It’s a mind game isn’t it? But now I just read your post to Rachel where you explain how you feel disappointed for the players because you know so many of them – now that’s my kind of sports involvement. Anytime it’s about the personal, I’m right there! I totally get it. I think it is great that you’re such a committed alumni! Does Biggun even have a choice of where he’s going to college? Would he get a double alumni scholarship? Yes, Rob does look comfortable with Reese – like she is one of his sisters!!Thanks for always being there for conversation. You should be mightily impressed though, since I still don’t have a QWERTY phone! 
Perfect! Thanks so much for checking in with us every night.
I took lots of pictures but I still need to organize and upload them so I'll post them tomorrow. Needless to say this is a fantastic experience for any HP fan.
