FIFA World Cup- A Feelin'

Vuvuzelas-An unforgettable sound that rings through the air reminding you of the energy and excitement that is about to occur. Any other day those horns would grab at your nerves wishing that you could just swiftly remove it from the blower's hands and break it across your knee. But, for some reason, the sound is different when it comes with the fever.

I am sitting here in the heart of WORLD CUP FEVER...living next door to all of it! FEEL IT!

The crowds have been filled with life wearing Bafana Bafana shirts and singing South African songs. I wake up hearing the ring of the horns which reminds me of what is going on.

Yesterday, my heart was running to a different beat waiting for the moment for this all to begin. I was at work with Black Eyed Peas repeating the words "I gotta feeling..that tonight's gonna be a good night!". It was hard to concentrate and I wondered why I was getting so excited for what seems to be such a minute thing- a game- called Football here, soccer at home. Why?

History seems to be a good answer. You look at the fact that this continent has such history, such change, such pain. And through this they are able to bring people together to celebrate with the same focus. They take frustrations, excitement, anger and put it into a team. And all of a sudden there is room to smile, dance, sing. Filled with the colors yellow and green, the room glows. I realize that it's not the game that I am excited about. No. It's the people that surround me to make this event what it is. A community that fighting for the same goal. We may have different teams but we can celebrate together!

Last night I watched South Africa tie Mexico. I almost felt like I was right there, and in a way I am. I am so glad that I can spend it with the Basotho for some, and live for others!

Feel it! You Can....IT IS DEFINITELY HERE!!!