You know the old line that says, "two things are sure in life, death and taxes?" I want to add to that. I can't beat my cousin David in anything. It's a streak that has lasted the better portion of 34 years. When I say anything, I have to clarify.
I've won plenty of driveway basketball games one on one. I played organized basketball and was a little bigger, so I can't put much stock in that. We only met on the tennis court once, and even though it was doubles, I still lost when it counted. I racked up my victories "when the camera's were off, you could say." By that rationale, I was better at practice.
He's also dominated me in anything that requires intelligence and cleverness, and that really pisses me off. See, if I was to be asked what my weaknesses were, I'd say that I was impatient, moody, and conceited about how smart I think I am. I'm sure those that are reading this are filling in the blanks with different words, some four lettered even.
I have a legit IQ and fancy myself pretty smart. My sister once coined me with the term "evil genius." What she means is that I know a lot, but most of the time I have used the talent GOD gave me to serve myself, even if it hurt others. David is every bit my equal as far as IQ point and his intelligence. He's a Civil Engineer..not too shabby. As a matter of fact, David is, I think a little bit smarter than me. He has patience and from a distance I think David lives life like playing Chess...and I mean "Rain Man" like Chess. He's a bright guy and I look up to him, but 34 years of beating me up is enough.
David and I find ourselves going against each other in the Championship Finals of Fantasy Football. Those that do not know or were unaware, I play fantasy football and I'm very competitive at it. ***I know ladies, it's extremely unattractive that guys play "pretend" football based on numbers and crap. That we actually act like owners of a team****
You gotta know David. He's the one in the room that you might overlook because he is quiet and unassuming. He's very smart, but humble. He'd rather be anonymous. I used to think that because he wasn't emotional and demonstrative like me, he was weaker or didn't care. That's not the case. He's just thinking, setting up the Queen...then the rook...then checkmate. I don't get along with him as much as I should. Sometimes, I get insecure and think that he's embarrassed of me, but I know that's not true. Even after the battles in the past and the ones to come, I love him, and I'm very proud of him as a person. He is a good man. yeah.....
Me and CousinDave.....He's kicked my butt at everything from Atari to Mario Brothers. When you have a first cousin and he's a electronics fan, you get to play a lot of XBOX or PlayStation. David used to whip me on a Commodore. for crying out loud. I'm not exaggerating. I have never beaten him at anything like this before. I mean even if I win, it only proves that I got lucky. See, you have to beat someone twice for it not to be a fluke, but I'd take it.
Well, we aren't playing each other for money, or a trophy....just for kicks. If I was him, I would probably be pretty confident. For some reason, I have had a curse put on me. My nemesis is also my family. I really want to win...just this one.
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