BUI

I admit it...I confess that I'm BUI...Bloggin Under the Influence...and I must admit its quite fun. Unbeknownst to me, who went to the University of Florida for both undergrad and law school, the Gators played Alabama Crimson Tide...aka Alabama Bucket of Chum by those of us at UF...for the SEC championship. Apparently, the Gators were ranked #2, and the Bucket of Chum was ranked #1. Aunt Jodie asked if she could come over to watch the game. Game? What Game??? However, always one for company, I said absolutely...

Well, Jodie arrived with provisions. Publix wings that are curiously hot without having any kind of sauce on them, popcorn, and mixings for drinks. Jodie, our resident mixologist, brewed up a blue drink that was vodka-based and delicious. One may recall that UF's colors are orange and blue, so the drink was particularly apropo. Anyway, we had quite alot of fun watching the game and the Gators fight to victory. Rumor has it that they'll probably be playing in the national championship.

Meanwhile, T had no idea about the nights festivities, given that I really don't think she's ever seen a football game in her life. Nonetheless, she immediately caught on to the Gator Chomp cheer and had fun rooting for the team. She was also under the mistaken opinion that Aunt Jodie was coming over specifically to play with her and paint with her. She immediately engaged Aunt Jodie, who is a closet craft queen in her other life, in playing with her new set of paints. She had a fab time.

Meanwhile, we're happily eating ice cream that has yet to re-freeze from the thaw of last night's electrical outage. That's the true joy of living in Fla. with its hurricane scares and miscellaneous power outages... an excuse to eat up all the ice cream left in the freezer! T is enjoying her favorite strawberry, while I eat the chocolate. Yummy!

Perfect ending to a perfect day...at least that's my current opinion in my hazy state.

Congrats to the Boys of ole' Florida. Job well done!