Young Guns, Pretty Snapshots, and Unemployment

Happy Weekend my fellow readers, hope you all had a splendid couple of days. I started off Saturday with a nice early start, waking up at 9 in the morning so I could be prepared to watch the Arsenal friendly against Barnet. Even though the match wasn't supposed to start until 10, I could not find the heart to sleep for another few minutes, despite being incredibly tired from staying up until 3 in the morning reading The Count of Monte Cristo. Last night I actually had a dream that there was no live stream for the match and I was extremely upset! Yes, it's that important to me, and yes, I am a dork. Anyways, I was relieved to find a working stream, and even tuned in early to catch the pregame show. I was squeeing in excitement as the match began, it was so heart-warming to see my red-and-white army once again.


Despite having some first team players in the starting 11, Arsenal were lackluster compared to the Division 2 team, who bagged the first goal of the match. I wanted to slap the computer screen because of Bendtner's screw ups. And although Theo Walcott was not of 'super-sub' quality as he was last season, I can't get too upset with him. By halftime it was one-nil to Barnet. In the second half, Arsenal's starting 11 got a major spin, with changes to all eleven positions. Basically, the reserve team was playing now. And I must say, despite being extremely young, they very much so impressed me with their determination and footwork. In fact, they were more entertaining and consistent than the first half. Though it could just be because they are used to playing with each other; the first half consisted of a mix of first teamers, new faces, and reserves. Many, including Jack Wilshere and Jay Simpson were very impressive, and the reserves scored 2 goals in the second half, sealing a win once again. Upon seeing these reserves, I could not contain the teenage fangirl in me and tried to scan the pitch for some possible suitors. After all, they are of my age. And it doesn't hurt to get a head start from the other gunner girls. Speaking of new faces, I must say that Aaron Ramsey's debut as a gunner really wowed me. He's only 17 and has the great potential of starting in several matches this season with the big boys. (He's not too bad on the eyes as well, but that's another story).

After having lunch at my aunt's house...I would later on get the digital camera I had wanted!! I was so shocked, because I didn't think I'd get it so soon. And I felt awful getting it, because my dad said I didn't have to pay him back, even though I should have. -___- I still will anyways, but sometimes my parents kill me with their spontaneous niceness. It's so small and sleek, and I love the pretty pinkish color. I tested out the camera by taking pictures of our new, ethereal garden.





So far I'm very satisfied with the camera, and I would like to thank Chelsea for the recommendation!

Today I did the usual Sunday errands, and I went around asking Starbucks if they had any open positions, but since many stores will be closing, I come home with application still in hand with no store to give it to. Oh, wish for me that I will find a job soon! After my late morning washing up, I got a chance to watch the German Grand Prix in Hockenheim, Germany. I got my dose of Formula 1 and it was exciting to watch, though I was disappointed that Lewis Hamilton won again. -___- Until the next race! I'm only starting to get the hang of this sport, so I don't have a surefire favorite yet. Though Ferrari does seem like a decent team. Hopefully with a few more races I'll be able to differentiate the good from the bad. Until then, I have an Arsenal friendly waiting on Tuesday. :]