Happy New Year to Me

It's New Year's Day, 2014 edition, and my Georgia Bulldogs are having a rough go of it in the sloppy, wet Gator Bowl.  Georgia is 8-4 going into this game and is in a rematch of last year's Capital One Bowl with Nebraska.  Through three quarters, Georgia is behind 24-12.  The Bulldogs have resorted to kicking field goals up until this point.  For some reason, the end zone has continued to elude us.  Nebraska, however, has been dealt a bit of good luck.  Backed up on their own 1 yard line, they make a miraculous play on third down with a 99 yard touchdown throw.

Hey!  Quick score by UGA to start the 4th.  Maybe there's hope yet!  24-19 and Nebraska isn't going anywhere.

For New Year's Eve, I decided to join my friends in Atlanta to ring in 2014.  We enjoyed a fantastic meal at Maggiano's in Buckhead and partied the night away at the St. Regis, a classy establishment.  For me, I could spend New Year's Eve in just about any environment; however, the St. Regis was just the ticket for this special occasion.  Macallan 12 year and Oliva Serie V in hand, I retired to the outdoor fireplace to enjoy my stogie.  Unlike most of my friends and patrons of the St. Regis, I was without a date for the evening.  Needless to say, this is a less than favorable position to be in for such an event.  Such is life.

Finishing my cigar moments before the countdown, I was able to make my way back inside for the big celebration.  After the countdown and relocating my friends, we decided to head back outside for some fresh air and breathing room.  As we made our way through the crowd, a blonde who was obviously of a different caliber, and league for that matter, was standing near the door.  As we approached she puckered up and offered me a New Year's kiss.  Being one to not to disappoint or shy away from such an opportunity, I planted one on her.  Much obliged, ma'am.  Happy New Year.

As for the game, Georgia has failed to convert on 4th and 3.  Nebraska takes over with 0:25 left.  24-19.  Thankfully, the abysmal 2013 season for the Dawgs is finally put to rest.