Football in the rain
Tags:amsterdam dorm life football study abroad the idea of soccer the weatherI was in my dorm room, toiling away on my thesis with good intentions. Several quick knocks suddenly disturbed me from my reverie. Two of my friends were standing in the hall, inviting me to play football. (We all know that the idea of soccer is something that white people like.) I protested because the weather was rainy and windy, but they told me we could play on the artificial pitch behind our dorm. So that’s what that sandy field is for!
I like the perseverance and willingness to not let small obstacles stop them from doing what they want in the Europeans I’ve met. In the Netherlands especially, people don’t let the weather get them down; they don’t feel SAD and stay inside because the sky’s a bit grey.
We had a great time playing with eight people for about three hours. I felt happy to be socializing, meeting new people, and being athletic all at once. We followed it up with a little dinner party.
Check out what happened to my nice new football shoes… only 15€ at Decathlon near Amsterdam ArenA. I’ve found the right equipment is really essential to play a sport!
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