Not boring at all, Boo.
I learned the basic system years ago and was told it was called the "Nashville Numbering System". I find the easiest key for me to play in is F#. With the advent of the transposer button on arrangers, it opened up a whole new world to me and made it possible for me to play with a variety of different bands over the years.
It takes a little study to get it down, but it is worth it...especially when playing with other musicians who know it.
Eddie