Men will always be boys

Sunday, 4th of January, and everybody is still trying to shake off their jitters from all the partying past forthnight.

A good remedy is to do some sports but since this particular Sunday is a bit dreary, overcast and drizzling, it's not tempting to venture out and actively engage into any physical activities. And ofcourse our local football field isn't playable yet as the developer is finally doing the last touch-up before we can reclaim the field the next weekend.

Instead of falling into a void, I called up 'John'.....an avid Dutch-loving football player of our team, whose only love consists of beer and ofcourse football.

"Hey dude, anything on? Kinda nothing to do, how bout you?"

"Go trim my hair a bit and ermmmm, nothing anymore"

"Mmmmhhhhmmmm.....you fancy a game of footie?"

"We have a game on today?"

"Nah, footie on the Xbox.....just for fun, FIFA 09, just got it for my birthday."

"Count me in, am bored anyway"

Quickly installed the console in the living room, whistled up some titbits and drinks, closed the curtains and yieehaaa....we were set for a few hours of blissfull, uninterrupted game session.

To be frank, I do play it on a regular basis with kiddo's, but I've never played with a dude my age since ages......and gosh, did I get a lesson in possession football. I sat on the edge of the couch, all tensed up most of the time, whilst John sat there calmly barely breaking a sweat....

I barely remember the score, but I do have to admit that this FIFA session was my most physical yet.......he won a few, I won a few, and we were happy with that. A pure stalemate.

Finishing the day off with leftovers from the 'B' party, .....it doesn't take much and it certainly does not cost much to have an enjoyable day.

And yeah, herewith it is proven that Men will always be boys.......