Monday, January 12, 2015

Bandwagon Fans








Cardigan: c/o The Shopping Bag*; Top: J.Crew; Leggings: c/o No Nonsense; Booties: c/o Rockport

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Ben went to the University of Oregon for one year before transferring to our small liberal arts college in Washington. That one year bred a forever-Oregon Ducks fan and as an unaffiliated, non-sports person, I picked them up as a "when I have to" team. In college, we followed the Ducks a bit. Catching a game at someone's house that had cable when we could. Sitting at a sports bar on special occasions (the Rose Bowl, the Civil War). But it was then that we realized that we were not cut out for sports fanning. When they lost, we felt too depressed, too invested. And it took four hours to feel depressed. Too long, too sad.

So tonight, we took a chance on watching the College Football Playoff Championship with the Ducks predicted to lead by 7 points. Posted up at a neighborhood sports bar with a true Ducks fan accompanying us, it seemed like something we could reinvest in. Beer + cheering + an awesome and local football team = fun. Unfortunately, the Ducks played terribly. The Buckeyes played better. And two beers later (against my diet), before the fourth quarter was out, I left the bar and went home to shower while the Ducks lost in a really crummy upset. Ick. I'd chewed off a few of my fingernails (against my bad-habit breaking), gotten stressed about a game (on top of a million other stresses of the day), and I felt crummier (I'd already felt crummy after work). 

I wasn't raised in a sports-watching household. I don't remember more than one game being on in my entire childhood and I don't recall understanding others that got into the games. Sports has always seemed like a massive waste of time and a "who cares" hobby. But once you get into the game, or a team, or a player, it gets very serious. All the sudden the entire day is spent hoping for something entirely our of your control. You get emotionally and physically wrapped up in something that means absolutely nothing in the long-term. You spend countless hours investing in a massive, multi-billion dollar complex that rewards all the wrong things. And at the end of the day I always find myself without four hours, poorer, and sadder. 

Not for me. I think this may have been my last hurrah (minus the Superbowl - a day when I don't know the teams, don't care, and can eat Lil' Smokies). No more sports bar cheering until my voice gets hoarse, no more biting my nails in anticipation, and no more 22 point losses for a favored team. Time to dedicate my spare four hours to something more productive.

21 comments

  1. Such a gorgeous pattern and fabric in that blazer! I love how the pink shirt and red heels are accentuating each other. Great style!

    Julia || Closet de Jules
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  2. Looking gorgeous in this boho chic outfit! Your cardigan has such a great pattern!

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  3. I love this outfit, the blazer is so chic! :)


    Camille xo


    www.cococami.blogspot.co.uk

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  4. Loving the print of your cardigan, so pretty!

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  5. Great cardi!


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  6. Aw, don't walk away like that. For every thrill of a victory there's a lull in a lose. It's hard to see anything you support fall short, but don't throw in the towel yet.
    Texas Jak
    www.novermyhead.com

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  7. ok, first: those shoes! Love. My family and my husband are all big sports fans. It gets loud in our house, which is why it's better that we watch at our house or someone else's house instead of going elsewhere, where tensions can rise and the whole day can be wasted ;) And, I like being able to get away from the tv for productive breaks while the games are on!

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  8. hahahaha the most important part of this post was the lil smokies reference. hahaha I laughed out loud.

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  9. Wow! The ducks really broke your heart. I predict you'll be back. But in the mean time, you look fabulous. Love that jacket/sweater

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  10. While I was rooting for Oregon, I wasn't too invested in it. I can't get too excited about a team belonging to a school and I did not attend. I guess I'm lucky that my school isn't known for its athletics--I never get too emotionally tied to college sports. The NFL, however, is a different story...

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  11. love the pale pink with the black and white! It looks so great :)

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  12. Haha! I'm not cut out to be a sports fan either! I didn't grow up watching lots of sports so I don't really care about who wins or loses. The only time I watch sports is when the Giants make it to the world series...total bandwagon fan! lol. Luckily, they've won each time so I haven't gone through the depression of the team losing but it totally stresses me out watching it. lol.

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  13. love this, the jacket & shirt look great together!


    xx danielle // shadesofdanielle.blogspot.com

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  14. I know! that game was such an amazing bummer! When the Ducks scored first, I thought they might have another blow out but it was a huge disappointment!

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  15. I was definitely disappointed in the Ducks' loss—I got both my undergrad and grad degrees from there, grew up in Eugene, taught there and basically lived Oregon sports my entire childhood—but for whatever reason I don't carry the disappointment with me. They had an amazing season, but Ohio State played better. The end.

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  16. i am not a huge sports fan either but enjoy watching a game here and there - mostly for the snacks and the beer. i love this cardigan and look!

    xo,
    rachel
    www.clefashionista.com

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  17. Wow! I love that cardigan! Andd I'm sorry the Ducks didn't win :( I was rooting for them (I'm from Pennsylvania & while many rooted for our bitter rivals, because they're in the Big 10, I thought that's just anti-Pennsylvanian haha)

    - Sarah :)

    www.thecrownbijoux.blogspot.com

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  18. Watching a game in the bar helps me appreciate how nice it is to watch them in my jammies in the comfort of my quiet home! I love the pairing of the jacket with the booties! I would have a hard time pairing that jacket as it's got a really strong cut. Good Work!

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  19. Here in SC, college football is basically a religion. One I can myself take much too seriously. It's horrible to let your weekend mood depend on 18-22 year old boys! Shame on me. But I just can't help myself (smh)...Go Gamecocks!


    :)
    Morgan

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  20. Love that outfit! I went to Oregon State so I didn't care much either way, but was hoping Oregon would win.

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