Why We Miss Sports

It is all too common. We have found that sports are ever so imperative to some. But why is that?

I can only speak from personal experience. I have recently found myself watching more UFC events than in the past, and even (gulp) soccer.

I am one of those who is used to watching the 4 major sports, focusing on not only my teams (all those Chicago except the White Sox, whom I don’t cheer for or against), but also watching all games due to fantasy.

So now, in quarantine, I have found myself focusing on YouTube highlights of my favorite stars, or great dunks, or overtime winning goals. Whatever it may be (and I’m sure I’m not alone here), I need sports in my life.

While I can’t play sports due to social distancing, I have found it even more difficult not being able to watch Patrick Kane score goals, or the Bears find a way to blow what should be an easy win (likely due to one of the worst QB draft busts in history…again!).

So what can we do? Well, maybe this is actually a good thing. I have found that, despite still watching highlights on YouTube, I have other interests that have been neglected. I am reading more, watching shows, playing more with the Puppy, etc.

So yes, I can’t wait for sports to come back, but everything is perspective. Hopefully, when our world begins to improve again, I will still continue with these interests.

Here’s to sports…may we meet again soon!