Show Your Support

Many of us are sports fans and cannot attend games. This may deal with the price of tickets rising. Well, at least it is for me, since I am a college student with little or no money. I wish I could attend all the games to have that experience.
Something that has become very popular in Pittsburgh is attending the "Big Screen." This allows fans to show their support outside the arena of Consol Energy. My advice, get active and show your support, even if you cannot afford to be on the inside of Consol Energy. This popular screen has been a fan favorite since 2008. This allows fans to still get the experience of the playoff atmosphere. All playoff games both home and away games will be featured on the screen.

I have never actually experience the "big screen," but many of my friends do. I actually had the chance to go to a playoff game last year thanks to the student rush tickets for $25. Perhaps you are not a hockey fan, it is still a time to have fun and hang out with friends.


Here is a video that demostrates the screen  and it's location.
http://www.wtae.com/video/30862388/detail.html
Picture source:
http://penshead.com/2012/04/09/penshead-daily-links-04-09-2012/

Traditional Fun

During the holidays, many families have traditions, and it is also the time for getting together. It could be from Easter baskets, to the food, or even activities.

Our tradition is egg hunt. We hunt for plastic eggs that have coins inside. Depending on the weather, we hunt inside or  outside. This year the hunt was outside. The hunt can be quite tricky. The places were the eggs were hidden were under a lamp light, a seashell, in tall areas of grass, and also in a cinder block. There is ten of us so it can be quite a challenge and also there is always competition.

After we were done searching for our eggs. The football throwing began. At first it was just tossing the football around, but that didn't stay long due to more people joining. The game that was played is monkey in the middle.

Do you have any traditions around the holidays?

Bounce to the Outside

Often I find myself watching TV or taking a nap because of a rough day. Well, take it outside. My favorite activity to do outside is either between soccer, basketball, or tennis. But, I feel everyone enjoys playing basketball. It is a simple game to play and easy to understand.

If you don't own a basketball hoop, you are in luck. You have the option of going to a school or park located in your area.

There is quite the selection of games to choose from. Some of the games include horse, 2-bounce, knockout, or three on three (depending how many people you have). I often play 2-bounce with my brother, I really enjoy it. It is a type of game where there is no aggressive interaction, it is simply make your shots and just keep track of your points to play to 21. First person to have a score of 21 wins the game. When a player misses a shot, the ball bounces twice and that is when the next player takes their shot in hope of making two points. If the player makes the shot, that player can have a chance to shot at the foul line for one additional point and the game continues.

What basketball games do you like to play with family or friends?