http://www.sbnation.comhttp://www.sbnation.com/users/hisblazergrrrl Posts made by hisblazergrrrl on SB Nation http://www.blazersedge.com/2008/11/24/669846/junk-drawer-introduction hisblazergrrrl Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:43:37 -0000 <p>(this is my first real post so if this is in the wrong place or I titled it wrong, please let me know... thanks!)</p> <p><strong><em>My Newfound Love</em></strong></p> <p>I'm surprised to find myself here, getting involved, recognizing familiar screen names already, learning new things about Blazers and basketball in general.&nbsp; A few months ago, if anyone had told me I would be here making a post on a basketball fan site I would've thought they had flipped their lid.&nbsp; But, here I am... a girl who has a newfound love for an amazing man, as well as the sport of basketball... and for the Blazers in particular.&nbsp;</p> <p>My interest began the day I met my new boyfriend.&nbsp; He frequents Bedge on a daily basis and declared to me pretty much the day we met that I would be required to love the Blazers or it just might be a deal breaker.&nbsp; At the time, I was a little taken back by that, and said I would be happy to support him in his love for the Blazers and that I was willing to learn about them and watch games with him, but little did I know that I would so quickly develop a love of my own for them.&nbsp; Now I'm hooked!&nbsp;</p> <p>So here I am, eagerly learning more each day, realizing what an amazing time this is to become a Blazers' fan and getting to see the team come together and stun audiences with such things as&nbsp;the .8 second miracle shot by Broy (I knew that play was magical the second I saw it, even before I knew much about bball), Oden's arrival and growth as a Blazer unfolding before our eyes, and the magic of players like Broy and Rudy (whom I like to refer to as Rudy Patootie).&nbsp;&nbsp;I simply can't help but fall more in love with my boyfriend, the Blazers and this site every step of the way.&nbsp; I cherish watching each and every game with my boyfriend, rooting my new team to victory and sharing our passion for the Blazers together.&nbsp; I also adore reading everyone's articles here and getting your perspectives on the players, the games of past, present and future and the Blazers as a whole.&nbsp;</p> <p>Taking it all in, I just can't help but think the Blazers' future is so bright that we may need to invest in some kickbutt sunglasses, folks.&nbsp; ;)</p>