#Microblog Monday 288: Overwatch
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Last weekend, we surprised the Wolvog with his floating birthday and tickets to an e-sports event. It wasn’t actually a surprise because we needed his help to purchase the tickets. We couldn’t understand the ticketing system, but the Wolvog assured us that yes, the only option was 12 hours of games over two days.
12 hours.
I was quaking whenever I thought about going–I am not a fan of noise or crowds–but I went in with an open mind and LOVED it. He explained the game to us the night before and patiently answered questions while we watched. I ended up on my feet, cheering on the Washington Justice while they played against Paris and London.
If you had told me five years ago that I would be attending a two-day e-sports event, I would have told you that there was no chance. But I’m glad I went–and that he introduced us to this world–because we had the best time. It was the most female-friendly video-game-related event I have ever attended, maybe because the game itself has built in diversity on all fronts. And zero lines for the bathroom, even though the event was about 50% women. Win-win!
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4 comments
Oh, that’s great that you went outside your comfort zone and went to a giant e-sports thingie for 12 hours! And zero lines at the bathroom? WIN. It’s great when stretching experiences turn out to be great! Happy floating birthday, Wolvog.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I presume Wolvog had a great time too. I think I’d have had the same misgivings about the event as you had.
I, too, would have been concerned about being forced to attend anything that lasted 12 hours. Especially a pseudo-sporting event where I would have been an observer and not a participant. You are very good parents.
So cool that your twins have floating birthdays and that you enjoy trying on each others’ interests