Oliver's Travels

What better way to end my post-less August than with a write-up about my Fantasy Football team, est. Aug. 27, 2012.

The Squad:

QB: Tony Romo (eh...)

WR: Calvin Johnson*

WR: Victor Cruz

WR: Andre Johnson

RB: Matt Forte

RB: Doug Martin

TE: Jermichael Finley

BN: RGIII (QB)

BN: BenJarvis Green-Ellis (RB)

BN: Anquan Boldin (WR)

BN: Ben Tate (RB)

BN: Jacquizz Rodgers (I mean I couldn't get Aaron so...another Rodgers pls).

BN: Kendall Wright (WR)

*denotes my pride and/or joy

The debut match-up is slated to be Oliver's Travels (a nod for my cat and literature in general) vs. Flaming Marshmellows (not a typo, apparently). Sure to be a battle for the ages that will be live-tweeted (@AllisonGilchr).

I had my counsel facilitate the smack talking for me whilst I sat beside him eating funfetti pop tarts. I may know which players I enjoy watching (Cam!), but I'll be the first girl to say Sundays filled with beer and nachos with occasional glances toward the TV a Fantasy Guru does not make. 

So what do you think--impressive? This is my first gambling experience since the great $20 Quito, Ecuador Massacre of '09, but I think I'm ready. 

Bud Light

After a successful St. Patrick's Day weekend, I feel it would be most judicious to express my appreciation for a friend that has never let me down during drinking events:

Bud Light.

Bud Light has been there for me throughout my college years and now beyond. When I need a microphone to accompany me during my my metamorphosis from Normal-Allison ----> Ke$ha-Allison, Bud Light is there. When I'm watching any sporting event, Bud Light is always my plus-one. When Journey sneaks its way onto a bar's playlist, Bud Light is always right there next to me--two lifelong friends that won't stop believin'. 

When there's a long day of drinking ahead to celebrate a heritage that I don't identify with, Bud Light is there. When Syracuse Hoops continues to pull through despite the absence of Fab, Bud Light is there. My standard summer outfit of cut-off jorts and faux-bans is never complete without my favorite blue accessory--Bud Light (or Bud Light Lime if I'm feeling a little funky).

Living in the most powerful city of the free world can be a challenge at times, but perhaps the greatest challenge of them all is enjoying a night out without blowing $40 on drinks. You want a vodka soda? You better take out a loan for that. Fancy a vodka redbull? Legend has it that some bars charge $15 per drank. Bud Light would never do you dirty like that. BL is a familiar face on Happy Hour specials lists, sometimes for as little as $3. A round of this trusty brew will carry you through any event without breaking bank.

So here's to you, Bud Light. My confidant, my partner in crime, my beer of choice.