Okay, okay, so it's been a while since I posted anything. I'm still a bit upset about the whole Italy thing, but oh well. I just realized this weekend how little time I had left not only in Iowa City, but in Iowa as well.
For those of you that don't know me as well, I'm terrible at good-byes. I don't like to see other people cry, because then in turn I will probably start as well. I said adios to some friends last night and I almost got misty eyed. I still have one week left in Iowa City too!
It's a strange feeling, leaving a place that has been your home for the past 8 years. I've truly come to love Iowa City and see it as my home. I've made some friends that mean a lot to me, who I will really miss hanging out with at Friday night concerts, South of 80 gigs, Trivial Pursuit, Whiteys, Pancheros, UI Football/basketball games, Lemme, Disney reunions and Parkview, just to name a few.
This next week is going to be busy, trying to fit everything/one in. I will probably be heading back to Des Moines around the 1st of August, where I'll hang out with some friends and Agnes (my mom) for the last two weeks. Is it really that far away?
God Bless,
Bill
Monday, July 24, 2006
Sunday, July 09, 2006
My healing....
Well, by the time anyone actually reads this, the World Cup will be over. As I'm typing it, France and Italy are taking the penalty kicks to decide the champion of the world. It is hard to talk about this game and not mention what Zidane did. The last game of his career and he's jawing with another player. The Italian must have hit a nerve, because Zidane head-butted him right in the chest. Granted, the Italian dropped as though he had just been shot, but such a move is uncalled for and the red card was deserved. It's sad that one of the best players in our generation has his international career end like that, but it's his own fault.
To be honest, France deserved to win the game. They were the more attacking side for most of the game and it's sad that it has to come down to PKs. Someone will be a hero and someone will be a goat.
I'm curious now as to what I'm going to do with my weekends. All I've been doing is watching soccer for the last month. I may actually have to leave my apartment!!!
Sangol has to hit this PK for France to stay alive......got it. Now it comes down to one PK......Grosso, for the World Cup and hero status in Italy.....Got it. Italy wins. Now we have to hear about how good Italy is for four years....that sucks.
Well, it was a good PK shootout. In the PKs, the advantage is always with the shooter. He should know where he's going to put it and he should make it. Sadly, it came down to one French player missing and everyone else made it. Too bad.
God Bless,
Bill
To be honest, France deserved to win the game. They were the more attacking side for most of the game and it's sad that it has to come down to PKs. Someone will be a hero and someone will be a goat.
I'm curious now as to what I'm going to do with my weekends. All I've been doing is watching soccer for the last month. I may actually have to leave my apartment!!!
Sangol has to hit this PK for France to stay alive......got it. Now it comes down to one PK......Grosso, for the World Cup and hero status in Italy.....Got it. Italy wins. Now we have to hear about how good Italy is for four years....that sucks.
Well, it was a good PK shootout. In the PKs, the advantage is always with the shooter. He should know where he's going to put it and he should make it. Sadly, it came down to one French player missing and everyone else made it. Too bad.
God Bless,
Bill
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
My Queensland!!!!
Breaking news....for all of you that were curious, Queensland defeated New South Wales today to win the State of Origin series!!!
My 4th
Wow, I couldn't believe how long it's been since I've written on this thing, but alas, for all of you (I mean both of you) that missed my rants...I have returned.
Yesterday was the 4th of July, a day all Americans look forward to because not only do we get a day off work, we also get to watch fireworks, grill out and enjoy the company of our friends while celebrating our independence.
I enjoyed most of those yesterday, except for the part about fireworks. I was called a Communist and harassed many times because, to be honest, I'm not really a big fan of fireworks. Yes, they're loud. Yes, they're bright. But that's about it. Truth be told, if I don't get to watch someone light it and if there isn't a high percentage of someone losing a digit (I'm talking a 50-75% chance) then I'm not interested. Not to mention how does this make me Communist?
After enjoying a great BBQ with some friends, I went out to Lake McBride with my friend Rachel and we went on a little hike to the spillway. We took off our shoes and wandered around the streams. It was pretty sweet until we found the leeches on my feet. I had like a dozen and she had zero. What's that all about???
Next we went to the Raptor Center, which is also at the Park. That was fun.
After that, why not finish the night with a little viewing of Pirates of the Caribbean?? I would have to say that Jack Sparrow is one of my all-time favorite movie characters. Savvy.
Great day/night and I didn't even watch fireworks. How good is that?
Bill
Yesterday was the 4th of July, a day all Americans look forward to because not only do we get a day off work, we also get to watch fireworks, grill out and enjoy the company of our friends while celebrating our independence.
I enjoyed most of those yesterday, except for the part about fireworks. I was called a Communist and harassed many times because, to be honest, I'm not really a big fan of fireworks. Yes, they're loud. Yes, they're bright. But that's about it. Truth be told, if I don't get to watch someone light it and if there isn't a high percentage of someone losing a digit (I'm talking a 50-75% chance) then I'm not interested. Not to mention how does this make me Communist?
After enjoying a great BBQ with some friends, I went out to Lake McBride with my friend Rachel and we went on a little hike to the spillway. We took off our shoes and wandered around the streams. It was pretty sweet until we found the leeches on my feet. I had like a dozen and she had zero. What's that all about???
Next we went to the Raptor Center, which is also at the Park. That was fun.
After that, why not finish the night with a little viewing of Pirates of the Caribbean?? I would have to say that Jack Sparrow is one of my all-time favorite movie characters. Savvy.
Great day/night and I didn't even watch fireworks. How good is that?
Bill
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