Friday, March 20th

Dear Poor Lucky Me,

Every year I think, “This is the year that I’m going to pay attention to March Madness.”  I try and do the bracket thing at my work, but I get too anxious to turn it in.  Then I still try and follow the games, or at least not roll my eyes when other people talk about it.

Nothing works.  March madness bores me out of my skull, which mkes me feel bad about myself.  What can I do?

From,

Janice

Dear Janice,

The truth is there are some elements of society that you just have to grit your teeth, smile, and force yourself to get into.  Or at least you have to stand at the peripheryand not complain.  People hate complainers when they’re trying to have fun, and March Madness is about the most fun thing you can come by during a Chicago winter. 

Here are some things to keep in mind while you’re trying not to sob out of boredom: March Madness is really only about three weeks long.  If you just turn in your brackets, and you’re playing for money, you might be able to muster a bit of interest in the outcomes of the games.  Don’t be anxious about your picks: the winners of those pools are usually young girls who have never followed sports in their life and just pick based on the animal names or colors.  You’ve got to fake it until you make it- like the drunks say.  It really works.  Finally, and most importantly, if you can get through March Madness without bitching constantly, people will remember you as “fun” and “a good sport” and that will pay off for the rest of the year.   Take it from some one who is often considered  a “kill joy” and “high maintenance”.

Sincerely,

Poor Lucky Me

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