Wednesday, June 23, 2010

06.23 ENGLAND IN

It's England's third game in the qualifying rounds of the World Cup, against Algeria. Conveniently, my company has hosted a staff barbecue. So my work day ended around 2 pm, soon after the Pimms was poured and the chicken skewers came off the grill. I've become a follower and fan of the football - not the most enthusiastic and passionate among them, since its more of an acquired and temporary interest in the sport. It's the atmosphere - its contagious. The kitchen and patio were packed and the office floors empty as everyone watched with eagerness, then angst, then celebration as England defeated their oponents and made it to the knockout rounds.