I’m afraid to get excited.
Halfway through the season. One loss.
One loss. That’s it.
Earlier in the week, the Timbers rose to the top of the power rankings. I think I tweeted something at the time about being filled with dread. And then we took four more points and moved to the top of the league table.
And now I honestly don’t know what to do with myself.
An embarrassment of riches. That’s what we have here. An absolute embarrassment.
I know lots of people are letting their guard down and I’ll admit I did very early in the season. I think it was after our first match when I declared that we would win the league. But I’m over that.
I feel more cautious, more guarded than I ever have. A fifteen-game unbeaten streak and I’m still a little stormcloud. I don’t know what it’s going to take to get past this.
Simplest answer? Three cups and a shield.
octoberthoughtspdx 
Brian
July 2, 2013 at 12:14 pm
OMG….I felt like that then and now I feel it even worse. My GF is pissed at me cause I’ve been bitching for 12 years that I root for a loser team and now that we’re doing good I can’t seem to enjoy like I should.
She keeps saying “WHAT’S WRONG WITH YOU”? I te
ll her “Honey, you just don’t understand”.
octoberthoughtspdx
July 2, 2013 at 11:29 pm
You’re not alone, Brian. You’re never alone. We’re in unprecedented territory here. I have no idea when or if it gets better.
Three Cups and a Shield.