They might be giants.

[horizon_greene]

This was basically me after that match. After I was done having a stroke and crying, of course. Getting stuck watching the first set and a half at work was a new and curious form of torture. I tried to behave normally but that all went out the window after the first game. How many years do you suppose we're shaving off our lives, getting so stressed and flustered over tennis?

But it was worth it, in the end. So happy for Rafa <3. This tournament reminded me of all the reasons why I adore him. We witnessed a player at the height of his powers. Stunning to watch.

Sunday had set up to be an epic day in sports, with the US Open final, Tim pitching against San Diego, and the Cardinals vs. the Rams, all at the exact same time. The tennis postponement helped make the situation more manageable, so I flipped erratically between baseball and football for a couple of hours.

Tim <3.



Amazing again, with two RBIs, even—a sight unseen in many an age. Awesome.

I only saw bits and pieces of the Cardinals, and they were vaguely disastrous most of the time, but Larry scored a touchdown (win) and Arizona beat the Rams (clearly a win).

Not a bad 48 hours in sports <3

Comments

[pebblin.livejournal.com]

How many years do you suppose we're shaving off our lives, getting so stressed and flustered over tennis?

I've said pretty much the same thing that last few days-- and that I don't know if I should thank you or choke you out for getting me into tennis, specifically Rafa. ~.^

[horizon-greene.livejournal.com]

I know, I feel kind of bad about the enabling, but hopefully it was all worth it yesterday? :D

[pebblin.livejournal.com]

It wasn't-- until it was. And...I don't think it's sunk in completely just yet. To come all this way... Crazy! Especially with how the year began. Just reclaiming the French would've been enough, yet people are already talking about a Rafa slam at the AO and I just can't even.

[inboots.livejournal.com]

I love that now there are pictures like the one for your (golden!) career slam icon for all Slams except the French.

[horizon-greene.livejournal.com]

Maybe someday, if there's crappy weather and everything is terribly delayed? Not that that's something I'd ever wish for, considering what we've dealt with in recent years.

[buckle-berry.livejournal.com]

How many years do you suppose we're shaving off our lives, getting so stressed and flustered over tennis?

it hardly bears thinking about, does it? although i wouldn't change it, not when it ends with pictures like the one you posted. <3

[horizon-greene.livejournal.com]

I think about it fairly often, especially when I'm so worked up that part of my face goes numb and I legitimately question whether or not I'm having a stroke ;)

But, yeah. Then you have moments like yesterday, and it all makes sense.

<3

[miss-lollo.livejournal.com]

Haha, I think I've shaved off quite a few by now...but OMG, boy is amazing isn't he? Words fail me...unbelievable. So, how are you? I've been a terrible lj-friend, I know...

[horizon-greene.livejournal.com]

There have been some rough times, haven't there? I like to think it makes us appreciate moments like these even more, though. He may be one of the best, unquestionably in the conversation now, no matter what Uncle Toni says ;)

I'm doing very well, busy in RL, utterly infatuated and writing crazy AUs about a new boy in the fictional realm :) How's everything with you?

[miss-lollo.livejournal.com]

Oh yes, I still don't understand how I survived the Wimbledon final '08. But yeah, the taste of victory is so much sweeter.

I'm good too, thanks :-)