I woke up quite early this morning and, for the first time in what has felt like forever, I went back to sleep once I had put fresh food and water out for Oreo.
When I finally woke up properly, I saw the reminder waiting for me on my phone.
As I wrote last month, that particular reminder has been a staple on my phone for a few years. It was never important because either Vicki or I remembered we had to meet up to go through the picks for an NFL pick 'em contest she participated in for a radio station based somewhere in New York State.
I knew the alert would arrive today because Tuesdays - during the NFL season - are the start of the betting week. When I record the results from the previous fixtures and then prepare for the upcoming slate of games.
So.. the new American football betting season begins today. I'm thinking about finding a pick 'em contest so I can continue the tradition. I'll figure something out. I always do.
For the first time, I'll have my very own betting book to assist along the way. Usually, it's notepads or digital notebooks that have been compiled during the off-season. But, now I officially get to properly use the annual I spent months working on during the off-season.
I'll use it every single week, so I have added it to my 'Currently Reading' notice on Good Reads. I did chuckle at me being in the same company as one of my favourites - Stephen King - on this list because I'm also currently reading the seventh part of The Dark Tower.
I hope this post doesn't come across as tacky in any way by writing about Vick and then mentioning my book. Had it not been for Vick and her daughters' help five years ago, I would have never been able to get the data I needed for my records. Ultimately, there would be no book without that assistance. I made it clear to Vick throughout the process that I'll be forever grateful to her.
So, win or lose, every single weekly pick from now - and beyond - will be for Vick.
lovely tay xx
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