As someone born and raised in Masachusetts, where the Patriots are considered gods amoung men, moving to New York made me realize how many people hate the Patriots. As I put on my Patriots sweatshirt Sunday afternoon, making my way to my sorority’s annual super bowl party, I knew there would be weird looks and nasty comments made towards me, but I didn’t care. I grew up in Massachusetts, and I’m proud of my team. Although the Super Bowl was a generally boring game, being able to leave that party with a smile on my face and a winning team was all worth it. Going away to college can change a lot about a person, especially if you change states, but I always tell people to keep their roots close because the way you were raised is so important to who you are as a person. Whether it is simply supporting your home sports team, or maintaining traditions from your home culture, it’s all important to me. Here are five feelings I felt being a Pats fan at a New York dominated Super Bowl party:
1. When you walk in wearing your home gear and get THE LOOK:
2. When the Patriots make a good play, and you do a little happy dance to yourself:Â
3. Trying to sit quietly as everyone arounds you talks badly about your husband Tom Brady:Â
 ​4. Stuffing your face with food in anticipation through the last few minutes of the game:
5. Leaving the party knowing your home team pulled through:Â
