here's why:
we're losing at half time. not looking great on defense. 9 yo is badgering me all week, and afternoon, to put together his 3D printer. I say, "ok, I'll watch on my iPad in the dining room and put this thing together." I mean, if we lose, I'll be too depressed to do it after the game.
now, I bought a Chinese 3D printer, so the directions were nearly impossible. it took me until about 5 minutes left in the 4th q. still had a few things to do but I figured I'll take a break and watch the end.
but then it hit me: I can't leave this room. I can't stop putting together this printer. so I stay, knowing full well the entire game hinges on what I'm doing in that moment. I work on the last few bits. then UCLA scores and I say, "screw it. I'll go watch the end in misery."
but then, the pitt gods spoke to me and reminded me: "there's a formula for success today: stay in this room. keep off the message board. and keep putting together that printer." I put my faith in those gods. and what happened? my faith was rewarded.
so there you have it - put all your tributes to me for my sacrifices to bring this win home. please and thank you.