I've been home for a couple of weeks now. Time is flying by as is the World Cup.
It's been wonderful to catch up with family and friends the past few weeks. As my dad said at dinner tonight, definitely nothing to complain about at all. Since we've moved into the quarter final round of the World Cup, my cup watching has decreased. I know this is because I'm working on my graduate school homework. I've been spending time with fam and friends. With the US out, I was a little deflated. Also, watching soccer alone is fine but it's just not quite the same as with a group. I've been dying to watch the cup somewhere with other soccer fans and soak it in. Today I got to do this in a completely random place. Burritoville in DeKalb.
Andrea, her cousin Tom and myself traveled over to the Northside to soak in some soccer culture, cold beer and yummy guac and tacos. We watched Spain take on Portugal with another of Andrea's local acquaintances, the restaurant owner, his two sons and another local or two. The announcers spoke in Spanish, having a background language other than English made me feel comfortable but what really made this time was watching with other people. No one had strong ties to either team but really just love the game. 9 random people in DeKalb, Illinois all watching a soccer match in Cape Town, South Africa. Villa's goal by the way...amazing!
Completely random afternoon but definitely what I'd been craving.
And the camaraderie doesn't end there. How can I forget my other team? Brasil! Friday morning, bright and early, I'll be at Andrea's with some of the same friends and more fam watching Brasil take on the Dutch. Goo, you're invited too. And I've got my gear all ready for it. Wig included! We're going for 6!
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