The Washington Nationals are going to the World Series. At least that’s what Captain Obvious’ sign read on Oct. 15 as it flashed on my television screen between jubilant high-fives and waves of shark chomps.

I’m excited. Don’t think for a minute that I didn’t purchase tickets to the big show. (My landlord really won’t miss my November rent, right?) While I personally appreciate all the Instagram stories and photos showing rainfalls of champagne and questionable dance moves, there are some tough realities all Nationals fans need to face when the high of a pennant wears off and the hangover sets in.