Best not to speak

I didn't forget about doing a blog post yesterday, I just chose not to. I try to live by simple motto of not speaking when I am upset. I find that the time helps me put things in perspective. I like the saying, say nothing and be thought a fool, than speak and leave no doubt. I will go on a short tangent on a larger topic. Why do people not want to compete anymore. When did everything become non competitive. What is wrong with competition. There is such a thing as friendly competition. I just don't understand any more. I believe it brings out the best in people. Whether you are trying to get a promotion at work, or just sitting down to play cards with friends and family. Whether the stakes are $0.25 or $25.00 people should want to compete. Obviously must play inside a persons comfort zone. Don't gamble if you can't afford it. But if you choose to play a game of something on a night, and that is your entertainment, then if you lose 20 bucks it isn't end of world. Most likely it was cheapest thing you would have found to do. I am not focused on just on the money, I will play rummy and try to win when all that is at stake is first to 500 points. I just like the thrill of competing. Trying to outwit, outthink, and outplay your opponents. If we can't have competitive fun with our friends then why bother pretending to play. If we decide to bet $1 on rather a coin will land on heads or tails, for me it is about that moment when the coin is in the air, the thrill of wondering if I should have chosen the opposite call. There seems to be people who will take that bet, then if they lose, say oh well it was "just for fun". No it was for $1. I would have paid if I had lost, you should pay when you lose. If you don't have the $1 to waste, then don't bet the coin toss.

On to football. Great job by the home teams, only 3rd time since 1990 when all 4 homes teams won. #Texans were the biggest surprise to me. I am avid #Steelers fan, but with all our injuries, didn't expect to win the game. I would have attempted the 67yd FG at end of regulation, but that is just me. Also with new OT rules in Playoffs, the team kicking should attempt an onside, if they have faith defense can hold them to FG. I guess the game to look forward to is Saints/49ers. The Patriots/Broncos and Ravens/Texans don't seem like very exciting football to me anyway. Also got the #BCS Championship Game tomorrow night. I like #LSU and their record this year, but #Alabama is who I am picking to win by 10.