I hate football. Sports are not my thing. I’m not into watching them live or on TV. Or playing sports myself.
But I know lots of people are very into sports – especially football. I can’t keep track of all of the team names – NFL or college? And I can’t match teams to the city or university.
The only football player I can name is Tom Brady and that’s only because my friend Nicole has huge hate for him. Apparently, he ruins her birthday every year. I love Nicole – and birthdays – and so I hate Tom Brady, too.
I watched the Super Bowl with her and her husband. It was my first time ever watching a whole football game – and it was Nicole’s birthday. I was so very bored. And Nicole got pissed at Mr. Brady, the birthday ruiner.
So when she asked me to come over for the kickoff of college football, I came prepared.
When you hate football, but want to hang out with your friends
It was the University of Florida Gators vs Miami Hurricanes
. Nicole and her husband are both from Gainesville, Gators territory, so I knew which team we wanted to win. I also knew they were going to actually be watching the game. So I came prepared.
I brought beer I knew I’d like. I’m a picky beer drinker, but Founder’s Mas Agave tastes like a margarita. Yum!
I also packed a tote bag with coloring books, glitter crayons, pens, notebooks and my planner
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Yup, I brought drinks and items to entertain myself like a toddler.
My nest has recently emptied and I was super excited to spend the evening with my friends, even if I hate football. I happily colored, made to do lists and planned out my week while they watched the game.
Both of my girls saw photos on my Snapchat story of a TV with football on it. They each reached out in concern. Why are you watching football? Are you okay? Have you been kidnapped? Do you even know what teams are playing?
I picked up some tidbits about the game, enjoyed the company and created some masterpieces.