A few things about me…

1. I’m trying my hardest to learn more about the wonderful sport we call football (and no, I’m not referring to soccer for our European visitors). Yes, I’m reading “Football for Dummies” (laugh if you want, but Howie Long is the man! Thanks Howie!) and Holly Robinson Peete’s “Get Your Own Damn Beer…I’m Watching The Game!” (I remember Holly from “Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper” – she shares the same humour in this women’s guide to football).

2. I attempted to play Madden ’09 with my little brother and got creamed. He scored a touchdown. ON THE FIRST PLAY. True story. When he’s at work I think I’ll get some practice time in with Madden ’10 and beat him at his own game. Said little brother is very patient with me and my many questions when we watch football games together (“Why did they run that play?” “Man that guy is HUGE!” “Where the heck is the quarterback?” “Why are they blowing the whistle all the damn time?”) Thanks, Scotty.

3. I’m a Colts fan – partly because I love the city of Indianapolis (I’d give anything to live there after visiting a few years ago). Indianapolis reminded me very much of a small Canadian city by the name of Regina – a city I lived and worked in for almost two years. Regina is Canada’s number one football city – they’re home to the CFL’s Saskatchewan Roughriders. I’m still a fan of the Green & White despite my relocation back to Toronto. Indianapolis was a sea of blue and white during my brief visit. It seemed everyone in the city packed into the Colts’ then-home, the RCA Dome. The fans were friendly and they loved their team. And they have good reason to!
I also became a Colts fan due to the work ethic and personal life of former coach Tony Dungy. Like Coach Dungy, I’m a believer in Christ. He also subscribes to good work ethic, solid morals, keeping calm in stressful situations and bringing out the best in others. I also like his no-shouting rule (read his book “Quiet Strength” to gain more insight on that). Another reason to love the Colts? Peyton Manning and Dwight Freeney. D-Free and I have similar backgrounds. I know Reggie White (RIP) was given the title “Minister of Defense” but that’s my nickname for D. Peyton is a strong QB who is a proven leader…and it doesn’t hurt he’s a member of a football dynasty.

4. I’m a television news producer and radio anchor based in Toronto, Ontario. News is extremely important to me – the delivery, the storytelling, the pictures and sound. It’s been an amazing journey so far and I’m looking forward to what’s in store.

5. The homegirl Nat and I met through Scott Carefoot’s Raptorblog. We’ve been to a few games together (thanks to her, I got the amazing opportunity to see Big Shaq when he was with the Heat) and she’s a great friend. She’s also amazing due to the fact that she still decides to talk to me even though I’ve fallen out of love with the Raptors (and the NBA). Ha!

6. I Twitter…not ferociously, but hey, I know how to chirp. Follow me @mskimjohnson

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