It is here, and it is happening right now. The much-awaited and long-anticipated event has finally arrived. No, it's not the Halley's comet passing by the earth's orbit nor the long overdue alien invasion; it's the World Cup, in case if you have been living under the coconut shell for the past four years. And I am excited beyond description. For the next month or so, my life will revolve around the World Cup; everything else is trivial, maybe except for work. Even today, I still managed to catch one live match and miss the other despite having to work all day--the Poland-Ecuador game was negligible as far as I'm concerned. It was a bit less fun because I had to watch the match by myself, and not with others, who congregated at the Regent apartment. Pisang gave me his apartment keys so I can watch the match in his place since I was working around the Langdon Street area, while he joined the rest at the Regent--thanks, bro! If both opening day matches are the harbinger of what's to expect in this World Cup--especially the highly exhilarating Germany-Costa Rica match--then I simply cannot wait for the other matches to unfold. It seems like full-bore attacking style is the new black, the trend du jour of this tournament, which will certainly makes it far more entertaining and risque.
Too bad that I'll have to miss the final 15 minutes or so of tomorrow's England-Paraguay match because of work, especially when I'm banking on England to win it all this year. Every forty years, England wins the trophy, and the last time was in 1966, which makes 2006 England's year. Call it the forty-year curse, but this year curse will turn to charm--all without Wayne Rooney heading up England's attack in the first and second rounds.
I'm so psyched that I can't hardly sleep tonight, and especially when the match starts at the wee hours of eight tomorrow. I'm also keeping my fingers crossed for an upset in the Argentina-Ivory Coast match tomorrow. As hard-core England fans, the least we can hope for is for Argentina to exit disgracefully in the first round. A bunch of thespians pretending to be footballers, albeit skillful ones, simply bring shame to the game. And yes, I'm still bitter about Diego Simeone "acting" that resulted in David Beckham's send-off in World Cup 1998.
GO LIONS!!!!
5 comments:
First of all, I send my condolences. I remember you mentioned about the shop to me when I was asking about Yogyakarta.
Secondly, your stupid powerbook or whatever it is a waif. Get a real curvy woman, for God's sake! (like my ancient desktop pc, complete with a gigantic head)
Thirdly, ENGLAND? Well, when it comes to World Cup it's best not to stress out favorites, friendships could end. hahaha. Actually I have no favorites, but we've been leaning on French just because a smatter of them are Gunners.
-Rocket
Normally I'd go for the curvaceous and well-endowed ones but this case, I'd make an exception. I've never been a fan of the waif-look anyway, at least in my preference for the fairer sex, but when it comes to technology, it's definitely skin-and-bones for me. I know you're jealous; just admit it. I'll let you play with it if you promise to be nice.
France..hahaha. This has to be Zero's influence for sure. Well, good luck with that. Btw, there are only two France nat'l team players at Arsenal: Henry & Pires; Viera left for Juventus last season. Chelsea has more French players with Gallas, Makalele & Geremi. Anyway, England played like a bunch of schoolkids on their first game, and there's no way in hell they can win the World Cup if they keep playing like amateurs.
Other than that, how've you been? I know I still owe you a long email but I've been extremely busy these past few weeks to do much else. I even forgot to send birthday cards to my brother and mom--the first time ever since I've been living abroad--but I did remember call them.
I'll talk to you later. Have a great World Cup!
fido,
how long are you going to be living in the states? Say, until, 2008? hit me up.
- Rocket.
I'll stay here for as long as it takes for you to accept my marriage proposal.. hahaha!! I've been meaning to call you these past few days but I kept missing the opportune timing.. you know, with you working, volunteering and all. I'll definitely talk to you in one of these days. Later chica!
update lar blog.sibuk tengok bola ek?
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