Black and Gold

I'm originally from Pittsburgh.  When you're born in that city, I think there is a statement at the bottom of your birth certificate notifying you that you are required by law to be a Steeler fan throughout your entire time on this earth. TOH was born in Erie, therefore he grew up being a Browns fan.  When we first met, we made bets when our teams played each other.  I really couldn't have cared less, but it was fun for me to pretend I was one of those crazy die-hard Steeler fans.  And I'm allowed to call them crazy because #1, they are, #2, they will openly admit it, and #3, most of my very close friends are the ones I'm talking about :)  For those of you who are not familiar with true Steeler fans, some examples of why people call them crazy include:  they wear their jerseys all days of the week (not just on game days and NOT just during the football season), if they lose on a Sunday the majority of the city has a day of mourning on Monday and some people go as far as taking the day off of work (not because they are hungover), and there are Steeler bars all across the country...no matter what city/state you are in, you WILL find a Steeler bar.

I may be hunted down for saying these next few words, but I've never been a huge fan of any pro-team, let alone the Black and Gold.  I'd much rather watch/root for college athletes...and I'll just leave it at that rather than diving into my soapbox.  So, anytime my 'hometown team' plays, TOH and I go all out to see how fired up we can get my 'Steeler girls.'  We send demeaning texts, emails, voicemails, etc.  It sounds harsh, and many don't understand my so-called disloyal ways, but we find it hilarious how worked up these fans get and we just like to have a good time.  Pure entertainment for us. 

Well today, one of the top 'crazies' we know did a little entertaining of her own.  A package arrived...

Local restaurants in Pittsburgh sell Steeler cookies and mugs...

notice the mug, 'I take mine Black and Gold' 

(good lord!)

You did it.  You won girlfriend.  We opened it, we laughed, we ate and drank, and we definitely enjoyed. 

And although we may not be loyal fans, thanks to your cookies, you have us all for this weekend...

And as much as it pains me to write this...'Go Black and Gold!'

Haha...love you, Alyssa!