Georgetown University tried to keep Syracuse Fans out of the Verizon Center Saturday afternoon. But try as they might, the Orange spirit squeezed strong in Washington DC as our boys reined victorious on the court.
Chinatown was insane. The streets were flooded with crazy 'Cuse fans, decked in orange, causing traffic jams and screaming at the top of their lungs. Grumpy Hoyas milled around, trying to avoid the huge alumni base that descended upon the city for the game and took over every bar within walking distance of the Verizon Center. It was a rush, and just like last year, I was so happy to be an Orange. Even though college seems in the distant past, that beautiful title of "alumna" stays with you forever, and the benefits never run out!
At least 16 of my friends from school came to town for the game. A handful of us graduated together, but most of the visitors were still undergrads. I felt old as dirt! It was great to see everyone, especially kids from my fraternity, but there's no denying the huge difference that two years in the real world makes. They say nostalgia is bitter sweet, and I felt that way this weekend. I had a blast with my college friends, but also felt that haunting "You can't go back" feeling. Props to Brian Spendley for throwing a fantastic party and planning the weekend so wonderfully for everybody...
It's on to another busy week- parent teacher conferences, grad school, appointments. Lots of late nights!
Peace and Love.
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