Superbowl Thoughts..

Alright, so I'll start with the actual Superbowl.

Giant vs Patriots.

I'm not a fan of either team, but I was rooting for the Giants last night. I can NOT stand the Patriots and it's been over said all day today on all social media sites, but isn't it funny that the Pats won 3 times before being caught cheating and none since. That's all I'll say on that.

On to the next one; I can not stand their QB. Tom Brady is overrated in all aspects. Don't get me wrong he's good, but just like I said with Tebow it's more than just him that makes him good, there is a team behind him beside him (or that's the way it should be). Also I just don't think he's good looking. I do think he looks like a tool though, my apologies to anyone does "swoon" over him, but it's just no my taste. Maybe it's just the cockiness I don't like? Not really sure.

So yes, the Giants win made me quite happy.

With that said, GO STEELERS!!
Can't wait for next season!

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I have super mixed feeling over the Half Time Show and my apologies if I ramble.

Madonna
I've never been a huge fan; I do like some of her songs, but she's just not my favorite (don't I just sound like a hater today?).

Last night I was not impressed. Her dancing; lacking. Granted I know she is 53 years old, but it was bad in my opinion.

One thing I did like was "Like a Prayer". That was when I finally got into it and then it was over. Sad.

LMFAO & Nikki Minaj
I am a fan of both of them so I was disappointed that they were not incorporated more.

MIA
I'm already not a fan and I'm sure if you've been on the Internet at all today you've seen the "controversy" of her flipping off the camera, so yeah..not much else to say. Not impressed.

Cee Lo
Aaaahmazing. Love him. A true singer and performer and he nailed it. Like I said I got into it when "Like a Prayer" happened and it was over far too soon.

Choreography
Not a huge fan, but I will say when it got to the bleachers and they were dancing/breaking on them, I was impressed and loving it. Ehh..that is except the "cartwheel" Madonna did. It was awkward and so far out of reach with the rest of what was going on.

Lighting/Sound/Etc.
One word...phenomenal. The ending with the lights shining "World Peace" was awesome. How many lights did that take? I'd love to know.

So yeah, like I said..mixed feelings. There were high and low points and it doesn't really help that I'm not a fan of Madonna's new song either.

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Commercials
Volkswagen - LOVED it! So cute.
Kia Optima - Done perfectly.
Sketchers - That dog was so cute and I loved his moonwalk!
M&M's - Quite possibly my favorite. I've always loved the M&M commercials and this was no different.
Doritos - Hilarious!

I was disappointed last year so I'm happy to say this year I wasn't. There were even more that I like, but these were my favorites. =)

Signing off,
Ida Jade

What a Game!!!

Just look at that. I love Pittsburgh, such a unique, beautiful city.

Tuesday, Josh and I took the day to go up to Pittsburgh (the area in which were from) to go see a Pittsburgh Penguins game. I got Josh tickets for Christmas, so we made a day of it.

Ellie Mae was on "good" behavior for the ride up.

Josh and I took turns driving. Josh usually drives us up and even back, but he was really tired so I took over about half way through.

When we got to PA were expecting to get to see our sister, Aleece, and most likely no one else, but we were able to time it out perfectly. When we go there and while I was getting ready, Josh's mom and dad came home so we got to spend some time with family, which was really nice.

Aleece was kind enough to take a few pictures of Josh and I, and of course he was his goofball self.

We then headed on into the city, but not before stopping for lunch/dinner at one of our favorite chain restaurants in Monroeville, Don Pablos. Not sure why, but we love that place. We ordered up a large pitcher of magaritas and I we downed that during our dinner. I know it's "mexican" restaurant, but everytime we go I get their ribs. Their sauce is SO good.

We decided to park at Station Square and walk over to the Console Energy Center for the game. Googlemaps said it was about a 30 minute walk, but with our pace; it was about 20. We stopped at Bar Louie (another favorite) for a few pre-game (pre-$7.50 for a beer) drinks.

Ahh..I just love it!

When we got to the game and found our seats and got situated the game started not seconds later. It was one heck of a game. It was 4-1 at one point, and then 4-2. By the 3rd period we still hadn't caught up. 4-3....and then with SEVEN seconds left in the game our boy, Malkin, scored to make it 4-4. Intense!

It went to OT and my heart couldn't have pounded any harder. Shots were made, but no goals. Fleury, our goalie, stepped it up and made sure to shut them down.

Then to Shootout. For those non-hockey fans..it's like sudden death. One Player. One Goalie. One shot on goal. 3 times for each team, or more if it continues to be tied. Again, my heart was racing! Fleury stopped the Leafs 1st, 2nd, and 3rd attempts. We missed two, but our boy, Malkin, got his. Making the final score 5-4, with a Pens win!

It was such a great game to attend, so happy we were there!

1st period.

Ran into Denise, she was at the game too =)

3rd period.

See! 4-4!!!

Uhmm..excited to say the least!!

Malkin, ready to drop it in!

Fluery, shutting them down for the WIN!!

We had such a great time and I can't wait to go back to the 'Burgh..hopefully sooner than later. Maybe for a Pirates game this summer? =)

Signing off,
Ida Jade