A bit worn, a bit weary

Well, I picked the winning team in my prediction, even if I was WAY off with what the scoreline might be. The main thing to mention about the Super Bowl is that, against my better judgement and against all my planning, I ended up staying awake and watching the bloody thing.

You would think that someone who suffers from occasional debilitating insomnia might think twice about pulling a deliberate all-nighter and actually enjoy some regular sleep while he’s getting it. But no….

Bit of a dull game, too. Yes, I enjoyed the tension and it made a change to watch some masterful defensive tactics, but it’s The Biggest Game Of The Year: Give me a good old-fashioned 45-35 any day, and save the 13-3s for November.

I’ve been a bit ‘off’ all day at work as a result and I must confess that, for the first time since becoming a parent, I have used my infant son as an excuse. Someone told me I seemed tired and asked if I’d had a long, rough night with Mathew and before I even processed the thought I had said ‘Yes.’ So now I’m feeling guilty as well as exhausted.

Maybe I need to own up and apologise. I’m not sure. What sets a worse example for my employees? Inadvertently blaming my family for something that is down to a sporting event, and getting away with it? Or owning up to both the actual reason and the fact that I lied about it?

Yes – you’re probably right. Keep my gob shut and move on.

RC 4-2-19