So sad about the bombings in India. I keep checking up on news and am dismayed to see the number of deaths keeps rising, whereas there is still no news on who is responsible.
It's also ironic that I got my ticket confirmation in my inbox today. Departure exactly a month away.
I'm not worried, but I bet my mom will be.
That was one helluva game. The boys and I were screaming at the television, and we all simultaneously jumped when we thought the US brought the score up to 2-1.
Before the match, The Boy told me he didn't think he would watch because it was a "no contest" game. I'm proud of the Americans. And three red cards! It was a madhouse on that field.
We were very happy about the Ghanian win, as the boys are obviously all routing wildly for any African team they can. It was an exciting evening - first with Ghana's victory, then with the US tie (which felt somewhat like a victory, given the circumstances...). Those Italians were crybabies. Even the Italian fans have to admit that was a little over the top.
I sort of promised myself not to talk about Katrina here, although it has been on my mind. So many people have said what needs to be said far better than I could. Also, I know lots of people out there are hurting and worrying about family, friends, etc. I'd like their words to come first. Anything I could say takes a backseat to their concerns, for sure.
However, I did want to pass on an important link - a survivor's story that marked me more than any other. Charmaine Neville is an inspiration, and her personal story clues us in to what was really going on in a way CNN can't. This will never make it to the mainstream media, but I think it's important everyone see it. Go here, and download from there.
Update: This is also great. Make sure you see it with sound. Very intense.
