Baltimore and My Ravens

The Ravens, the reigning Superbowl Champs, played  were in the NFL season opener last Thursday and the boyfriend and I went to a friend’s house to watch it with other Ravens fans. For those who do watch/follow the NFL games, you all know what a despicable and disappointing display of football it was for the purple and black. We started the game off well and looked as if we were going to silence all the naysayers but by the beginning of the 3rd quarter it was evident that we were not running the show and that Mr. Field General himself, Peyton Manning was in fact picking apart our disgraceful secondary. For those not totally into football, the secondary is the part of the defense that covers the backfield. Typically theses are safeties, corner backs and nickle backs. These people tend to cover any deep threat such as someone running down the field for a long pass or anyone going into their zone. Well, we seem to be hurting for good people in these positions. It may have been season opener jitters BUT one of our corners, Jimmy Smith looked positively dreadful and our strong safety Ihedigbo looked lost past the 2nd quarter. They played flat footed and allowed the Broncos to expose their deficiencies in a cut throat manner. It was not a good night for me since I am super competitive but we only can go up from here. Started from the bottom now we’re…….

 When you literally have 5 minutes to get dressed, nothing is easier than a monochromatic outfit and in the summer, denim on denim is instant chic. Throw hair into a topknot, adorn with some thin silver hoop earrings and you are out the door.

 Chuck, our host for the evening, can really throw down in the kitchen and this chicken was AMAZING! It had that nice chargrilled taste while still retaining its moistness! I devoured these and I do not even like chicken… yes, yes, I know. Im odd!

 One of my boyfriend’s best friends got snapped by me. I dont know if he even remembers taking this

 As you all know I am very proud of my heritage and am SO excited we have a Haitian on the Ravens. Thank goodness for a late fax or we may not have him on our team. He is a great pass rusher (the person who tries to get the quarterback (sack) before he can throw the ball)

 This was some of the best wine I have had in a really long time. If I remember correctly, Chuck said it was Coastal Flats but I could be making this up. Old Timers is catching up with me!

Thank you so much for reading and viewing my blog. I welcome and love to engage with all of you so please do not be shy. If you are a football fan as well, let me know who your team is!!!

Check out my previous Ravens Post, HERE!