i've got the fever...

I guess I've jumped on the World Cup bandwagon this year. I tried watching it back in 2002, but all the games were on TV at about 2 or 3 in the morning and I didn't have that kind of dedication back then. Fortunately al the games are on about 10 AM and 2 PM this year, so I'm able to watch them with Joel or keep track of them when I'm on the computer at work (which is the case right now). I was pulling for the US even though I felt like we were highly overrated going into the World Cup. Now I'm hoping England and Brasil (no, that's not misspelled) will both advance. I really like the style of play that both teams have. Brasil plays a lot more aggressively than other teams. I think that's why they dominate! I like England too, their style seems to be a bit more reserved and classy.
So what I'm trying to say is that I'm slowing converting to the sport of soccer (or football as the rest of the world knows it). After the World Cup I want to start watching Premier League soccer. A friend of mine and huge soccer fan told me it's the best soccer in the world. Well, back to the game! Go France!

you are strength to me...

I feel weak, like I need to be carried.  I thought growing up would be easier than it is.  I can do grown-up things like get married and become a father and still not feel very mature.  I don't feel like the kind of "super dad" or "super husband" that I want to be.  I want to be the kind of man that makes his entire family feel safe just by his presence.  I want my family to know that their loved and protected.  I want to be superman.