Aggies Over UCLA! Whoop!

TAMU 31

UCLA 24

While we were watching the game on Saturday, a small squirrel was slinking through our breezeway gutter, just outside the living room window. I said (to... the squirrel?), "You're a little squirrel!"  Josh Rosen was on the screen at the time, and Lauren thought I was talking about him. Ha! We called Rosen "Little Squirrel" for the rest of the game.

In the fourth quarter, it looked like the team thought we were far enough ahead to relax, eventually allowing UCLA to get two quick touchdowns to tie it up. We perked up during OT, thank goodness. As Christian Kirk said, "One thing we preached after the game is we can't get too lax, and to keep the pressure on." 

Trevor Knight was solid. Williams and Ford were particularly impressive. The O-line was amazing. Receivers on point. Defense performed well. The team is looking good!

It was the "SEC on CBS," but the their coverage was pro-UCLA all the way. So irritating. Just be unbiased. Is that too much to ask? From now on, we'll watch the games with alternative audio.

Saturday 9: Hello (2015)
Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.
1) This video begins with Adele and her flip phone. Is your cell phone a simple or a smart phone?

smart phone

2) As soon as her cell is fully charged, Sam disconnects the adapter from the outlet to save electricity. Are you careful about conserving energy?

Yes, but not so careful as to unplug adapters. I turn lights off when not in use, maximize wash loads, etc.

3) Adele sings that she must have a called a thousand times but her former lover never picked up. Think about the last call you made. Did you get through? Did you leave a voice mail? Or did you just hang up? 

The last phone call I made was 4 days ago, to Jeff at work. I got through.

4) Adele brews a cup of tea in the video. How often do you drink tea? Year round? Only in winter? Never?

Every day

5) Adele told Glamour magazine she like two sugars in her tea. Do you watch your sugar intake?

Yes, but not to an extreme.

6) This song is about reaching out to someone and extending an apology. When is the last time you said, "I'm sorry?"

Friday at the grocery store when I was in someone's way in the yogurt section.

7) Adele was a heavy smoker who enjoyed the habit and didn't quit until 2015, after doctors convinced her it contributed to her chronic throat problems. What's something you know you should do for your health?

Tai Chi or something to zen out.

8) Even though she is one of the world's highest-earning entertainers, she recently had her credit card rejected while shopping at H&M. She admits she was "mortified." Have you ever experienced that moment at the counter when your card was rejected?

Nope

9) Random question: When you were a kid, did you keep a neat or messy bedroom?

Messy. My poor mom was on me all the time to straighten it up. Once I got to high school age, I kept it very clean.