HUMILIATIONS on MikeRoberto.com
The 2008 Cleveland Prophecy
On this fateful, yet somewhat expected night, I have decided to make public something that I have been preaching to close friends for the past couple of years. A prediction so unbelievably earth-shattering that it must be documented immediately, thus leaving out any question of its founding. Ladies and gentlemen, I bring to you The 2008 Cleveland Prophecy: All three major Cleveland sports teams will win their respective championships within the same year.… Read the rest →
I Can't Cry
Looking back at it two decades later, it's clear what my vision issues were really from: Vitamin A toxicity.
I ended up back in contacts in 2013, and things deteriorated until I figured it out. It's now improving, but I'll never get back to baseline because of this procedure.
Ultimately, LASIK surgery is one of the top 5 regrets of my life. I wish I hadn't done it. Someday I'll need … Read the rest →
HUMILIATION
On Sunday, my friend Joe and I drove from LA to Phoenix, for the National Championship. After dropping Joe off, I picked up Jeremy and Allison at the airport. Kirby came a couple of hours later, and it was great seeing everyone.
Our late-weekend beatdown began quite quickly as we tried to go out in Glendale, only to get turned around due to the bars closing at midnight. All of the good events were far … Read the rest →
Forgive Me Buckeyes, For I Have Sinned
... or more realistically, my parents have sinned.
A few weeks ago, my mom was rummaging through some old stuff, where she happened upon an article from the News Herald. It was an article about volunteering, with my picture alongside childhood best friend Jason and our buddy Andy.
And there it is. Fifth grader Mike Roberto, wearing a MICHIGAN shirt!
I could hardly believe my eyes when I saw this! How could I wear such … Read the rest →