Deee-troit Basketball: Finding Balance Through Fandom
Deee-troit Basketball!! I was wearing my noise canceling earbuds but my eardrums were still ringing like crazy. It was game 4 versus the New York Knicks and I had pulled out my phone to watch a replay and hear the commentary on a controversial call. Of course, being in the arena, the fans were faster than any streaming service could have ever been. Deee-troit Basketball!! Somehow as loud as it was, there was comfort and peace just being there in person.
I’ve been a Pistons fan for as long as I can remember. In fact, I love all my home teams, but b-ball is by far my favorite sport. I ride with my home teams, rain or shine and there’s been a lot of both in my lifetime honestly. Being a regular at LCA (Little Caesar’s Arena) was not something I expected, but just as I give my dad credit for much of my technical interest, I also followed him to the game. First just as a surprise gift to my even more sports fanatic husband, to where now we are there so much we’ve made friends with some of the ushers. This year’s playoffs feels like something we’ve earned as die hard fans.
Today, I of course have on my game-day pants, a Pistons shirt (one of many), planning to wear my game-day shoes. I have the earrings in and these looming on-and-off rain clouds deter me not. Neither does this 3-2 deficit. I always want my team to win but going to the game is much more than just sitting in a seat. No tech analogies here. Just time with my husband away from my busy life and the opportunity to get out when I’m remote 60% of the week. An opportunity for a chance encounter, bobbleheads and other memorabilia. A few moments to forget it all… BUT tonight… Game 6… you know I’ll be cheering my head off for a home team victory. Let’s Go, Pistons!!
Do you have a favorite team or activity that you do that helps you balance your passions and outside interests with a busy work life? Let me know in the comments below.