It's finally over. I guess I have to go back to all of my normal obsessions. I actually didn't mind either way who won this game, but I went in rooting for the Netherlands for several reasons. I thought they played consistently better than Spain, was still a little grumpy at Spain's beating Germany (okay, they deserved that win), I put money on the Netherlands, wanted to prove Paul the Octopus right, and I figured the parties would be all sorts of crazy in Amsterdam if they won. In the end, I'm glad Spain won. I really didn't like the way the Dutch played this game and Spain played a good game. To be honest though, I thought the Germany-Uruguay game was much more entertaining. I was kind of depressed that Klose didn't get to beat Ronaldo's record and the German team really didn't have their hearts in it, but it's been so much fun watching Forlan play.

Been a good, if not short, weekend. Saw Sir Paul McCartney in concert last night. That was kind of amazing and he did a lot more Beatles songs than I thought he would. World Cup partying both yesterday and today (way too much food today). Gianni and Laura came up for the weekend. Tomorrow it's back to work and real dieting. Also seeing Miggs tomorrow night. It's been too long since I've seen them.

Got back a couple of days ago from one of those SoCal weekends where I got to see some people and relive the relaxing and carefree days of undergrad life. Kind of. Also, we got in a fight with the staff at a restaurant in Diamond Jamboree.

Can't believe the week is almost over. Nor can I believe that the last of the teams that I've been rooting for has been eliminated from the World Cup. Germany put up a good run. It's too bad Paul the Octopus sealed their fate. Also, they probably should have not been sleeping during their match with a surprisingly strong Spain. I guess I'm wearing orange on Sunday to root for the team that I have distant blood ties to. Also, they played a lot better than Spain overall.

MPRE is fast approaching. Might want to start studying for that on my BART rides to/from the city instead of playing Pokemon. Don't want to have to take it more than once. And I should also get around to finishing grading those competition entries. Such a bother. Deadline is fast approaching though. Crazy.

Other random tidbit of today, I actually bought music today. Hasn't been happening much this summer (especially compared to last summer). I got The Like's new album. I like it a lot more than their first. It's super 60s poppy and very catchy. It was between that and the Blitzen Trapper album, which I will get around to buying eventually. I think the only reason I chose The Like is because I've had Release Me stuck in my head for the last few days.

Anyway, it's getting late. Probably time for bed.

Just saw Inter win the Champion's League final. 2-0, both scored by Milito. It was pretty awesome and led to a rare series of tweets from me about sports. Weird, I know.

Anyway, this Nike commercial was one of the highlights.

19 days until the World Cup!