The most wonderful time of the year, in my opinion, is upon us. Football has officially returned and the countdown until opening kickoff has hit zero. If you know me, you know that this is very important.

It all began when I was a little girl and could not comprehend much. My father would dress me in Pittsburgh Steelers outfits on game day, which began the journey of being a Steelers fan. It has transitioned from baby clothes to t-shirts to now owning an authentic jersey for each day of the week and then some. I didn't necessarily choose the football life, but I'm not complaining that I was raised into it.

Here are the signs that I believe demonstrate that you are a true NFL fan:

1. You're overly happy when it's Sunday or Monday night.

2. You don't take losses very well.

3. You're in a fantastic mood after your team wins another week.

4. You're in multiple fantasy football leagues.

5. You're disgusted when someone insults your team or tells you that they're a fan of your rival team.

6. You feel like you made a new best friend when you meet someone who understands football like you.

7. Your team's best player getting injured is the end of the world.

8. You're constantly dumbfounded with the refs for horrible calls.

9. You don't understand someone when they tell you that they hate football.

10. People are always telling you to stop talking once you start speaking football.

11. You have no voice after your game from yelling too much.

12. Most of your wardrobe is made up of your favorite team.

13. Nobody can talk to you once your game is on.

14. There is nothing better than witnessing a game at your home field. It's better than Disney World.

15. You're still wondering if Tom Brady will ever get his high five.