Kristin Is Wrong

See her post below.

Texas Tech Is Not Our Rival

Kristin here, with my first post ever:

I disagree with Chris in the prior two posts, and I agree with Amanda.

Proof That Texas Tech and Texas Are Rivals

Pulled from comments from my last post:

Amanda said...
"haha...this post was hilarious! I validate Kristin's method in watching college football as it is the same method I use when I watch it. I think it makes it more exciting to yell at the TV and I also use the same words of "get him", "stupid", etc. Regarding your Texas Tech comment, they are in no way our rival...they are just an annoyingly lucky team to have made it as far as they have. They will be destroyed against our true rival of OU in two weeks!"

The fact that Amanda wants OU to beat Texas Tech in two weeks shows that she doesn't hate OU as much as she hates Tech. Someone would never want their true rival to win a football game. Ipso facto ergo, Texas Tech is now your true rival. Done and done.

Two Ways to Watch College Football

Before we get to the main topic of this post, I'd like to discuss another issue of significant importance. Last week, before and after the UT-Texas Tech, Kristin (and I'm sure many of her fellow UT alums) were claiming that it was stupid to think that Texas Tech could be their rival. Tech was just annoying, but certainly not a rival. Anyway, with Texas Tech winning last night (and solidifying the #2 spot for this week, if not #1), this has angered/frustrated/annoyed Kristin. Apparently, she cannot live in a country where Texas Tech is ranked #1; she's willing to move to Canada. So my question is this: How can Texas Tech not be your rival if their success has such a negative impact on you?

Therefore, I declare Texas-Texas Tech to be the biggest rivalry in college football! Period! Done! No arguments please!

OK, so let's discuss more important issues. There are two ways to watch college football, at least in our household. One way is to be on edge through every play, to get visibly upset and make negative remarks when your team is doing poorly, and to praise your school as the greatest ever whenever your team is playing well. These actions start with the opening kick-off, and increase in intensity as the game ends (assuming a close game). If not a close game, the comments still continue but aren't nearly as intense. The second way to watch a game is to just take it all in and to get excited (in the first half) only when there's a score. If the game is close at halftime, then you wouldn't have missed much, as it's the second half which will make all the difference, and you can start really getting into the game. If the game is a blowout at halftime, then you wish you hadn't wasted your time watching the first half, and at least you won't need to watch the second half.

So you can probably guess who is who in our household. Every play for the Longhorns is so very important to Kristin. The following phrases can be heard whenever Kristin is watching the Longhorns:

• "Get him!"
• "Stupid!"
• "Idiot!"
• "I love you Colt!"
• "Ahhhh, I miss Vince."
  

Some of these phrases were even heard yesterday when Texas was up 42-21 against Baylor with 1 minute left in the game. This process leads her blood pressure to increase and/or to have a bad attitude when the Longhorns are down.

So, in conclusion, I'm not going to say that my method of watching college football is better, except that it is.

I Voted

So I finally made it to the voting booth today. I went to St. Paul's Lutheran Church here in Santa Monica, three blocks from our apartment.

A few important notes:
1. I had to cast a provisional ballot, since my registration didn't show up on their voter rolls. I definitely registered, and got paperwork back to confirm my registration. I think I've been disenfranchised.
2. President - [redacted by Kristin, who believes political issues one way or the other are t0o controversial]
3. Rent board - My landlord had a sign promoting Kronovet. I don't know who this Kronovet person is or what their agenda may be, but I'm not supporting anyone my landlord is.
4. Public transportation - I voted yes on all propositions relating to more public transportation. I don't care how much more it costs in taxes (and I think I may have read $900MM, but those are just pesky details), but I want more public transportation here in Southern California. Kristin was appalled, as she thinks this is unregulated spending and a giant waste of money. I, on the other hand, am interested in investing in our future.

Texas at Texas Tech

I won't comment on the game yesterday, just Kristin's reactions to it. By midway through the second quarter, Kristin was already working through the third stage of grief. After a brief argument concerning her poor attitude, we stopped talking for a few minutes. As we made our way through the second half, she got through the next four stages, so much so that by the end of the game, she had already internalized the loss (even though victory had been SOOOO close).

I would like to add, for the record, that I had a piece of cheesecake during the second half, exactly when Texas started its comeback. If I had been allowed to have one more (or been authorized to have it this morning for the GP of Brazil), then I think Texas would have won.

Speaking of auto racing, the Brazilian Grand Prix was fantastic. For you auto racing haters (all of you), the race started in the rain, and ended in the rain, with dry weather in between. And when Lewis Hamilton needed to make up one position or else lose the championship, he made a pass on the driver ahead of him who was skating around in the rain on dry-weather tires. Simply amazing! Kristin was not impressed as I yelled in excitement at the TV.

Canceled: Cheesecake and Auto Racing

As per our agreement on Thursday evening (see the previous post), I was supposed to be allowed to watch qualifying for the Brazilian GP while having cheesecake for breakfast. As of now, Kristin has decided that "we" should have ham and eggs for breakfast. While I no doubt appreciate my wife's efforts to cook for me (and even keep me healthy), I must say that I'm disappointed not to be enjoying some of my favorite food while watching my favorite sport. I am also disappointed that Kristin has not honored her commitment in this situation. As such, I am not quite as excited about today's upcoming events as I was previously. And my ability to enthusiastically root for the Longhorns tonight may be compromised.

Weather prediction for tomorrow's race: rain.