A Well Deserved Day Off

This morning, for some inexplicable reason, I opened my eyes with the clear intention to skip work on the pretence of being under the weather. Usually, I don’t feel this apathetic toward working, and I’m certainly not one for cutting off the inflow of cash, but here I am anyway, sitting in front of my computer, catching up on all the things I have long put off. On top of cleaning the bathroom and hang out the laundry as I promised my mum, I also managed to write some long overdue replies to a few friends whose emails have been sitting in my inbox for ages, and catch up on some World Cup action. It has been a relaxing morning indeed.

A few interesting things have happened lately. First of all, I received a welcome email from the Dean of my college telling me that I achieved the highest average in my grade (wow…) and will consequently be receiving a $1,500 scholarship. This was really an unexpected turn of events – in fact, I had been a little soured by the fact that I hadn’t received any recognition for my participation in a very expensive exchange and effort to keep up high grades throughout the year so it’s nice to see they finally noticed. I guess, as the saying goes, all good things come to those who wait! New laptop, here I come~~!

It was also my dad’s birthday yesterday so we went out to celebrate and Casey’s restaurant in the mall. Casey’s has become a favourite with us lately because of its wide selection and good quality food, though the waiters can be overly perky at times. Overall, it was really nice to go out as a family – we had some really good laughs, and just an overall good time.

Finally…I know you will all laugh but I have to list my three favourite players at the World Cup! They say men watch the Cup for the sport, and women watch it for the legs and long lashes…I guess it’s semi-true!

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Number 1: Cristiano Ronaldo

Easily the most handsome and talented newcomer in soccer. A native Portuguese, Ronaldo participated in the Cup last year and soon established himself as a World Cup hopeful. I have a soft spot for him not only because he is beautiful and quick on the field but also because he's only a month younger (younger...I hate that word...) than me! What's sad is that by the next World Cup, half of the players will be younger than me, and not by one month either! *sob*

Number 2: Hidetoshi Nakata

You knew I had to have a Japanese player on here! Although Japan hasn't been doing so well as a team, Nakata has a style on and off the field that no one can ignore. Plus, although he is extremely photogenic as you can plainly see, he is famously camera shy! (Bless!) Cudos to you, Hide!

Number 3: Ahn Jung-hwan

I have been into this Korean player ever since I saw him play at the Asia Cup while I was in Japan. I have fond memories of my host mum, Tomoyo and I sitting in front of the TV dreamy eyed as this player took over the field. And today, he scored the winning goal for Korea taboot!