2006 World Cup

Having just been back from Hong Kong and Singapore, I inevitably caught the World Cup fever. Soccer (or as they call it football) is so big in Asia -- actually, it's big everywhere around in the world except for the U.S. People get so excited about the World Cup, since it only happens once every 4 years. Germany is hosting the games this year so people in Asia who want to watch the games Live must stay up at 3am! So you can guess how many "sick calls" employers get per day during the World Cup!

When you're in an environment that screams World Cup everywhere you turn, 24/7, you can't help but take a little interest in what's going on. So I watched the reruns whenever I have a moment. I don't even know all the rules -- just the basic ones. It is pretty exciting, but sometimes 3 hours can go by without even a single score! That can be frustrating. So, in case you're wondering, U.S. is out (no surprise). England, Germany, Portugal, and Argentina qualified for the quarter-finals. Other teams have yet to play to qualify. I do have a favorite team - England. That's because my favorite football player is Michael Owen. Forget David Beckham. Michael Owen is so much cuter! He's #10 on the field. Unfortunately, he injured himself during the game against Sweden and now he will not be playing in the World Cup games anymore. :(

Single gals - in case you're wondering ... Michael Owen is 27 but already married with 2 kids. He married his childhood sweetheart whom he met in Primary school (like when he was in 5 yrs old!) How adorable is that?!

Also in case you're wondering how I got to notice Michael Owen when I barely know any soccer ... He is the Ambassador (Advertising spokesperson) for a Swiss watch brand, Tissot. They designed a watch specially for him. #10. Limited Edition.