GOAAAAAL!

While I was studying tonight after dinner, I was interrupted twice by cries of "GOAAAAAL" from the street below, the hallway, and the apartment above. People here take their soccer very seriously. It's awesome. Go Barca!

Read about host mom's favorite player: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lionel_Messi

And here's a recap of tonight's game: http://www.crunchsports.com/category/Soccer/FC-Barcelona-2-1-Chelsea-FC-Fernando-Torres-helps-ten-man-Chelsea-beat-Barca-201204240033/

Now it's back to work for me. I've got more reading to do for my literature exam tomorrow. Check back tomorrow for my plans for vacation week!