It's been a long 12, make that 16, years

I know if you're reading this, you're likely hoping for an update on our trip. That is coming. I promise you.

But today there is only one thing I can write about. My boys in blue did an awesome job last night. They played with heart and focus and a passion that is unbelievable. They did it as a team and that game is truly one for the record books.

I have learned to live as an Expat here. Most of the locals don't really get me when it comes to my own basketball obsession. That's ok. We've carved out a niche and found a place where it feels good and right to watch our team. A place where they bring in barbecue and play Jump Around before the game and we all pretend we're thousands of miles away.

Last night was no different. The bar was filled with folks in that lovely shade of light blue. The only green shirts celebrated our Green Light. There were new grads and very old grads like me. We drank from Big Blue Cups. We sang our cheers. We watched a truly great game. We substituted the Haight for Franklin Street. It was a very beautiful thing.

And yet it was almost as sad for me as it was 4 years ago. Back then this blog was still somewhat new and I wasn't nearly as bitter as I am today, but that linked post still captures so much of what I felt last night and today. It's just so bittersweet. It's been nearly 16 years since my voice was on Franklin St, yelling and celebrating with my bff. I still miss her so very much. She should have been with us last night.

I'll be back very soon with a long update about our weekend. I promise. It was great. Really great. Exhausting and exhilarating all at the same time.

But today I raise my Big Blue Cup to all the friends that should still be here to celebrate.

*Now if you're not one of us you might have found it boring or a bit lopsided but that was all vindication for  the slanderous things said about us throughout the season: can't play defense, Psycho T isn't emotional, Ty's toe will slow us down, overrated, etc.

Comments

[Sue]

Go Heels!

[TH Girl forever]

Millie, I came across your blog by accident one day, and I want to let you know that I adore you. And I know in my heart of hearts that you and the Mister will be blessed with someone to carry on your love of the right shade of blue.

But I digress...right now it's about celebrating RW and his talented boys.