European Club Football -
I have had a summer of enjoyment watching the World Cup, but after a short break from soccer I am ready for the business end of the sport to commence. Mid to late August is the beginning of the 2010/2011 season for all the top leagues (England, Spain, Italy, Germany). I devote every weekend for nine months following my favorite teams and players. My wife, Jodie, calls it an obsession, and I cannot truly disagree with her.
Fantasy Football -
Football has a duel meaning on this section. Last year was actually my first time to play any sort of fantasy sport. I joined two leagues, one for the English Premier League and one for the Champions League. Sadly, after I made Jodie field a team, she in turn completely out scored me by the end of the term. Needless to say I am ready to redeem myself this season. What will be new for me this year, is that I am going to attempt to play some fantasy football American style. My college roommate has been asking for years if I was interested in joining his competition, and I do believe that 2010 is the year for me to throw my hat into the ring.
Soccer Season for Ultimate Goal -
So in all of my downtime while being unemployed, I have come across one useful way to volunteer my time and services. This summer I began to work with an organization in Southeast Nashville that ministers to underprivileged teen boys through soccer. I have found my niche working with Ultimate Goal's U-15 club soccer program. The summer pickup games served as a tryout for the select team, and soon the boys will start exercising in structured practices in preparation for the season to begin. I do not know how much I can be involved in the fall, but I am pumped about seeing them compete.
Megan moves to Spain -
My sister, Megan, will be studying aboard in Madrid, Spain for a one year MBA program starting in September. She is a super smart girl and deserves every chance in the world to succeed. I feel that this move will help rekindle the passion she had for international travel and business. Plus, I look forward to her getting away from the things that have held her back for too long.
Halo: Reach and Assassin's Creed 3 -
I admit that I am a big kid most of the time. Jodie rightfully pointed out that my Birthday wish list read like that of a twelve year old boy. I relish in easy entertainment. That is why I can't hardly wait for two of my most loved video game franchises to release new titles this fall. Both Halo: Reach and Assassin's Creed 3 will be available just in time for Christmas. I see several hours of pure bottom mashing fun in my future.
TV Shows -
Okay, so this is a weird one for me. I have not been one to watch much TV, in terms of sitcoms and dramas, but this summer season has got Jodie and I hooked on three shows. We were first intrigued by The Glades because all of teasers leading up to the premiere slightly resembled Showtime's Dexter. In reality it is not much like Dexter, but it still entertains with its own quirky, bullheaded, cop humor. Found in the same genre, Rizzoli & Isles, is a law enforcement drama that marries the seriousness of Law and Order with the science geek cred found in Bones including the social awkwardness. One aspect that makes this series interesting is that the story comes from a female perspective, which is done in such a way that male viewership is not alienated. The final choice we recommend is Covert Affairs. Who doesn't love an international spy drama that is low on the seriousness and high on the sexiness with Piper Perabo (that girl from Coyote Ugly). There you have it, I now have a new TV episode to wait for every Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday nights.
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