Painful but fun

Over the last couple of weeks I have been sucked into the hype over the world cup. Singaporeans love their soccer and follow the world cup seriously - even though they didn't qualify. Actually most of them seem to support England - I guess for the historical sentiment? The expats also don't seem to miss a chance to don the green and gold and drink lots of beer.

I've never really followed soccer, but the atmosphere here sucked me in. I decided my top 3 teams were Australia (obviously), then Netherlands (due to my family living there and who couldn't love a team in bright orange?), then Argentina (in honour of my Argentinian friend Romi). So after last night - I have all my hopes hanging on the blue and white.

Hope Australia isn't too depressed today. Congrats Socceroos - I am looking forward to 2010!