Football

Euro cup has kicked off ... 3 weeks of excitement in store. It's at times like these when you wish you had a TV, but luckily there are the locals sport bars and pubs, so if you need me you'll find me at O'gradys (at least until I find a better place).

Sitting there watching the first game today, I couldn't help but think about a couple of things. First, how i REALLY hope Iran wouldn't get eliminated so soon from the world cup quals (they lost 1-0 to Joran the other day), cuz it just would suck ... I want to experience world cup 98 again, with Iran in it ... or at least the second round of quals ...

Second, it's amazing how football brings people together. There were these Greek fans in the bar, they didn't know each other before the game, but after the game they were all hugging and high-fiving and everything.

Even around my office building, there are guys that I always see and only say hi to, but never really talk with. Well now, when we see each other we stop and discuss the games, wishing each other luck (well, they can't wish me luck cuz Iran's not involved, but they still recall all the Iran games they have seen, like Iran vs. Ireland).

So ... anyway, football is great ...