Fall.....almost

So without a doubt, my favorite sporting event to watch is a college football game. This time of year is always so wonderfully full of promise and trash talking and I love it. While some would argue that my reaction of being emotionally handicapped following an OU loss is unhealthy, I say that it's perfectly alright. I mean, the reality is that most men are competitive like me and at some point we become too old to compete on our own: enter sports. Whether it's on the college or professional level, fans identify with their teams as if they were in the locker room before the game, strapping up to go and do battle with the rest of the players. In Norman, for example, there is neither a time of year nor an hour of the night in which you can yell "BOOMER!" and not have someone scream back with conviction the required guttural response of "SOONER!" Bliss.

Onto other business. I have started playing in the Springdale Soccer League. It is really fun for a variety of reasons. I get to play soccer, the teams are competitive, and the team I play for is sponsored by a restaurant so I get some amazing free Mexican food. The only drawback is that we play every Sunday morning at 8. Normally I like getting up early but I like having at least one day to sleep in during the weekend. Oh well, it is more than worth it. I will let you know if we win the league championship (apparently this team has for 2 years running).

Lastly, I have been running sound a lot at the Grove lately and it is soooo much fun. I'm getting better at it as I practice more so that makes it even more fun. I think I find it so enjoyable because running live sound is artistry. You are trying to make the musicians blend together in the way the showcases their vision and talents in the most accurate and clear way. When you get the mix just right, it is truly a great feeling. I just wish that I could pick out the problem frequencies as quickly as my friend Tucker. Someday...

Everyone enjoy your Labor Day and Monday off from work!