OT: Things that are awesome!

Submitted by MGoJen on

Last night was a really tough loss. As I sit here at work the morning after, super tired with my almost-gone voice from cheering, I'm finding a lot of Michigan/Detroit sports fans are feeling kind of blah lately.

I can't help but think we need really positive things to think about. I think everyone can benefit from good news, be it about sports or anything else. Some of my favorite MGoPosts are of awesome highlight reels from this past season and 40 comments along the lines of, "I'm so pumped! I can't wait til next season!"

So let's do this: What's awesome, what are you thankful for and what are you looking forward to in sports and in life?

Blah today but proud forever...GO BLUE!

Wolverine In Exile

January 27th, 2010 at 10:36 AM ^

Even with poop fountains, infantile pink eye, and buying new clothes every two weeks, it's still the best that's happened to me and provides a nice "check yo self fool" ability when I get too upset about sports.

Except for Tate's 5th INT in the OSU game this year... damn remote controls are not flexible.

MWW6T7

January 27th, 2010 at 10:36 AM ^

I am thankful for my beautiful daughter and wife, the health of my family and friends, Michigan athletics, and this sweet a** mother effing blog and all who make it what it is!

ijohnb

January 27th, 2010 at 10:41 AM ^

1. Medium, spicy garlic, and parmesan garlic wings at BWs;
2. The shows Fringe, Nip Tuck, and Always Sunny in Philly;
3. Classic games on the Big Ten Channel;
4. The new rule in the Big Ten allowing the grabbing of ones jersey to prevent a shot from being made, that should make defense a little easier;
5. Stromboli with any toppings;
6. Dogs that have been trained to speak human words;
7. Buzz Lightyear - for entertaining my 2 year old for hours while I watch games;
8. Saturday Night Football;
9. The fact that winter does end;
10. The come back "That's what she said."

There are more, but I have to get back to work (or begin work, that is).

victors2000

January 27th, 2010 at 12:38 PM ^

but if you "sucked" at life then die, there is a slight chance you will end up in pergatory which if I'm not mistaken is where you are "purged" of your sins and I'm not to sure that is a pleasant experience. That is, if it exists because Jesus might have done away with it...in that case you might be going straight to hell and the circle of life takes you back to suck. Awesome? You decide.

chiwolverine

January 27th, 2010 at 10:47 AM ^

However, birthdays are merely symbolic of how another year has gone by and how little we've grown. No matter how desperate we are that someday a better self will emerge, with each flicker of the candles on the cake, we know it's not to be; that for the rest of our sad, wretched pathetic lives, this is who we are to the bitter end. Inevitably irrevocably; happy birthday? No such thing.

MGoJen

January 27th, 2010 at 11:40 AM ^

So I get accused of e-flirting on MGoBlog pretty much every single day, mostly because I'm a girl on a blog with 99% guys and everything I say can be construed as flirty.

Sooo as a shout out to all of the guys that think I'm an e-flirt, Lupe created my sig line: =) is the smiley I use all the time (see Irish's sig line!); 3 = the heart that I apparently over-use (ask Tim); :$ I didn't even know about, but according to Lupe it's a blushing/flirting face.

Word!

The Original Seth

January 27th, 2010 at 10:51 AM ^

“To the fans and everybody in Gator Nation, I’m sorry. I’m extremely sorry. We were hoping for an undefeated season. That was my goal, something Florida has never done here.”

“I promise you one thing, a lot of good will come out of this. You will never see any player in the entire country play as hard as I will playground was where I spent most of my days, Chillin' out maxin' relaxin' all cool
And all shootin some b-ball outside of the school
When a couple of guys
Who were up to no good
Startin making trouble in my neighborhood
I got in one little fight and my mom got scared
She said 'You're movin' with your auntie and uncle in Bel Air'"

Blue in Yarmouth

January 27th, 2010 at 10:57 AM ^

My Father and best friend (same person, not two people) passed away 2 weeks ago today and I have found no joy in life at all since then.

It made me realize how insignificant many of my interests are, and how little joy they actually bring me. My love for my family and UM football are about the only two things left that I can find any pleasure in at the moment.

Life just looks bleek at this point.

MGoJen

January 27th, 2010 at 11:07 AM ^

I'm so very sorry. My dad died when I was 8 and he was pretty much the most awesome person I've ever known. The only thing I have ever been able to find comfort in is honoring his memory in my every day life. I think about him a thousand times a day.

I know it's hard to see now, but you will find things in your life that bring you amazing joy--I promise you--and that's exactly what your dad would want you to do.

Feat of Clay

January 27th, 2010 at 11:24 AM ^

Losing a parent is such a hard thing. It's like joining a really shitty club you didn't ever want to be a part of--but the fellow members at least have some inkling of what you are going through. All you can do just now is try to be a little good to yourself.

Your interests aren't insignificant--they are what make you what you are, and made your father what he was, the man you loved so much. Hopefully they'll give you pleasure again someday.

Life gets less bleak at some point, but boy it sure takes time. Sending good thoughts your way.

Blue in Yarmouth

January 27th, 2010 at 12:10 PM ^

I very much appreciate the kind words. This has been, by far, the worst two weeks of my life and there is no end in sight that I can see.

I have had friends who lost loved ones before and said similar things to them, but thought my words did very little for them. Now that I am on the other side, I can say that your words have brought some comfort to me and that says a lot given the situation.

Thanks again to all of you, and sorry to have put a damper on your thread Jen.