Ugh...Rain

For the first time in 54 years, the Daytona 500 was postponed due to rain yesterday.  What a mess.

The rain started and just wouldn't quit.  It didn't really quit until around 12:30 this afternoon.  Since then the sun has peeked out and stuff.  Unfortunately NASCAR and FOX decided to wait until 7:00 to start it.  Thanks TV.

At least they should get it in tonight.  I can't wait - it's been a great race weekend!

I met my hero tonight!

After the Nationwide race today, I went to dinner with friends Bart, Juliane, and Randy.  We got to the restaurant and were told it was an hour wait.  After a few minutes they told me that they had a table ready but it would only be available for 90 minutes.  We asked why and were told that Richard Petty was going to have dinner in the restaurant later and we were sitting at his table!

After we ate we decided to hang around and meet up with the King.  When he arrived I raced over and was able to get a picture with him!  Awesome! 

Valentine's Day

As many of you have probably seen, Valentine's Day is next week.  Judging by the store displays, e-mails, and TV ads, advertisers are expecting billions to be spent. 

I will not be one of those people.

I have hated Valentine's day for a long time.  It goes back to my high school days.  My junior year my then girlfriend and I had a falling out that day that led to the end of our relationship.  Same scenario the following year.  Same thing happened to me my freshman year of college.  At that point I decided that the holiday was nothing but a waste of time and money. 

Now you're probably thinking, "Andy, aren't you married now?  Shouldn't you celebrate it with your wife?"  Yes, you are correct.  I should.  She likes the day.  She doesn't expect anything big, but expects me to do something for it.  I don't usually do anything big.  I know she's not happy about it.

Here's my deal:  Why should I spend a lot of money and care about my wife just one day out of the year?  I married her to enjoy every day with her.  I don't want to show my love and support just one day out of the year. 

I agreed to do something for what I call "Hallmark day".  But we agreed to do it on a day other than the 14th.  But I will also celebrate my marriage on more than just one day.

Valentine's day is over commercialized.  It now stands to force men to blow wads of money on chocolates, flowers, and the like to try and impress either your wife or girlfriend.  I am one of those people that refuse to give in to the commercialization for one stinking day.

Super Bowl

So glad the Super Bowl is over.  Pretty boring game until the last 60 seconds.  Then it was intense.

Now can we stop talking about football for a week?