The Soundtrack to My Life: Football and Dazed

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Football and Dazed

And the Super Bowl is here. It's pretty much down the street from me. I wasn't looking forward to it since The Cowboys weren't even close. But now that it's here, I am actually kind of excited. I wish I would have been more a part of it. This was a once in a lifetime opportunity and I missed it. I don't know why I didn't join any of the volunteer committees. What was I thinking? Well, apparently I wasn't. When Arlington was announced as the destination for the 2011 Super Bowl, I was so excited but I was working a lot and didn't think that I would have time for a committee. Now, I am kicking myself. I am in promotions & publicity and I should have jumped at the chance to work on anything. I am sitting here watching all the events pass me by and being envious of everyone that got involved. Earlier this afternoon, I did however drive by the Omni in Las Colinas to see if I could stalk the Packers. When I arrived all I could see was the team buses which took up most of the street. My stalking quickly ended. I guess now all I can do is just enjoy all pregame activities and eat my weight in snack foods.

What is the lesson I learned ? It's to take a chance, see what is out there and get out of my comfort zone. You only live once, blah, blah, blah. You know all those sayings. But seriously, lesson learned. Quit being a wuss and live. Or as Wooderson in Dazed and Confused stated - "You just gotta keep livin', L-I-V-I-N! DISCLAIMER: I do not endorse the drug usage in this movie. But I do loooooove this film!! It captures the year and the small town feel.

Speaking of that film, Richard Linklater is fantastic!! I think he know his craft and does it so well. One of my favorite scenes from Dazed & Confused is below. I can't explain it but just the flow of the music and way the camera follows the cast is just amazing. He rocks it!!!