Car Accident!

Don't be panic after you see the title. I am completely fine and health, but I had a very small car accident yesterday noon.

I was going to the bank to withdraw some money yesterday lunch time. I tried to park my car in the parking lot outside the bank, but the parking lot was full of cars, only one spot left. It was a narrow space. When I tried to park my car into that spot, I hit a red car on my left hand side. Fortunately, my car's speed was nearly zero because I was parking, otherwise, it may hurt people in that red car. It was a red Toyota Corolla car and there was a woman sitting inside and talking on the phone. I didn't hurt her, but I left two light scratches at the back of her car on the left hand side. She suddently came out of her car and shouted at me. She looked young and pretty, but her words were very dirty. I parked my car again and tried to explain the situation to her, but she was too angry to hear. Finally, she calmed down and tried to ask me for money. Oh, Woo~ ~ ~! Are you really caring about your safty or your car? That's the question I wondered at that time. She seemed that it was a good way to get rich quickly.

I didn't quite want to talk to her because she tried to rob my money. I don't exactly know how much she wants to get for these small scratches. I told her my Insurance Company's phone number and all my information including my driving license no, my insurance no, plate no, registration card no, and phone no. After that, another older woman came out from the bank, and seemed to be her friend. Both of them shouted at me and tried to ask me for more. They tried to tell DMV about it, but unfortunately it was too small to be accepted. I called my Insurance company at that time, because I didn't want to deal with them. Finally, my Insurance Company gave me a help. Usually, I didn't quite like Insurance Company, because they always ask for something, but seldom pay back. Yesterday, I appreicated their help. It was difficult for me to deal with two mean people, who looked like Mexicans. They always spoke Spanish to each other, which I didn't understand. One of them could speak English, the other couldn't. Their English was not quite good, but the dirty words were pretty good, which I didn't like. Why not learning some good words? My Insurance company asked both of us about the information for this accident, and then they told me to take a picture of my car after I came back and got my camera. They gave them the phone no. and promised that they would pay for that. But they still didn't want to let me go, because they told me they were scared and maybe had a big mental problem in future. Oh, well, how comes you could have mental problem because of this small accident? You even may not feel anything when my car hit your car. I was alone at that time, and I couldn't deal with those two mean people, again I asked my Insurance company for help. They talked to them on the phone and finally they left. I didn't quite know what my Insurance Company told them, but after that, they left without saying anything to me.

This morning, I sent the pictures of my car to my Insurance Company and they told me that they gonna handle it. It was a small accident which was covered in my Insurance plan. I actually feel so sorry to that person, because I don't like small scrathes on my car either. But I am very angry about their attitude. It seemed that they didn't care about the car, or themselves, but only money. They gave me an impression that they hoped I could completely destroyed their car. It made me sad. They had a nice red Toyota car, and even I felt sorry about that, but they really only cared about money. What a pity! My Insurance fee gonna increase from next month because of this small accident, but I still appreciate their help yesterday, otherwise, I may call 911 to resolve it.

This was my first time to have car accident after I got my driving license, which I didn't like. I always drove very carefully because it was my responsibility to make sure other people and myself's safty. Two important things I learned from it: you must buy car insurance, which is really helpful; and you must drive carefully even during parking.

World Cup Final: Italy wins?

U.S. former President Bill Clinton with his daughter Chelsea arrived for World Cup Final in Berlin, together with French President and German President, Prime Minister. Did he come for soccer or politics?

Germany got their 3rd place in WC 2006 after they won over Portugal in Stuttgart. They are always the best team even though they didn't get WC this time.

Both of them will not be in field anymore, but history will never forget them. Figo, the best midfielder in Portugal, who represents the "Golden Generation". We grew up together with your fame. Kahn and Figo celebrated their last match for National Teams on July.8th.

Kahn, you are always the best goalkeeper in German Team. We feel safe if you stand in front of the gate. It was you who helped Germany got 2nd place in 2002, and you also guarantee Germanyto get their 3rd place this time. We will never forget you!


Zidane left field with a red card. WC was besides him, but not belonging to him this time. It was his last WC match, and he ended with shame. Still, thank you for his good performance, and he is always the best midfielder in France, and also in the world!

Italy won the World Cup in Berlin on July.9th, 2006. It is pretty sad to watch Italian players celebrate their victory. After Germany was kicked out by Italy, my only hope was that France could win over Italy, so Zidane would end his soccer career with a best result. But I was shocked when Zidane headbutted Italian defender Materazzi. I don't know what was going on in his mind at that time. If he didn't get that red card, everything would be different. He is already 34 and it is his last World Cup match, why not ending it perfectly? It is really shamed to see the way he ended his soccer career. Hey, Zidane, why are you so stupid? Don't you know Italian players are good at performing? Italian players should go to Hollywood for their professional career, because they are good at acting, especially in front of opponent's box to get penalty kick or let opponents get their red cards. I know it isn't only Zidane's fault, Italian defender definitely say something very bad to him, but he should have a clear mind, victory is more important than everything. I feel so sorry to see him leave the field. Anyway, World Cup goes to Italy. It is the truth now. We have to wait for another four years to see our favorite teams again. But several persons will not be in field anymore.

Germany got their victory in Stuttgart on July.8th. It was like a friendship match. Both teams played very well and quite relaxing. For German fans, it was like their Final. They shouted for their team's victory over Portugal 3-1. Schweinsteiger and Kahn were the heros for this match. Schweinsteiger kicked two goals and helped his team to get one more goal. I think even himself felt surprised for his performance that day. He was the real star at that day. It was also Kahn's last match for German National Team. He played the whole match and his performance was awesome. Figo also finished his last match for Portugal National Team. Although he was only in field for 15 minutes, but he helped his team to get one goal. Thanks for their performance, and they gave us a wonderful summer. I feel sad that we couldn't see them again in field, but the happiness they brought to us will be always in our minds.

It's time for us to say goodbye to our super stars. Thanks for this "Golden Generation". You make our lives!

Germany is crying, and my heart is broken!

In memory of my favorite team: Germany! People will never forget you all, you make the history! Thank you for giving us the beautiful matches during this one month!
My heart is broken. Don't cry, Ballack, I like you because of your beautiful smile!
Podolski, you grow with WC, and I believe you will become stronger as Klose did!
This is my first time I saw him cry, and I hope I will never see it again!
Schweinsteiger, you are the wonderful midfielder.
Lahm, always works hard until the last mintue! But you are still young, and you have chance in 2010!

I really want to see Klinsmann's smile in Berlin on July.9th. I feel so sad to see his face now! Please continue your job as German coach, those young players need you!

I don't know how to give comments to this match. Both teams played very well, and even the referee did a good job. It was a great match and deserved to watch, no stupid players or big mistakes. But for German fans, it was painful to watch the last couple of minutes. It was not German defenders' faults, cause they were too tied to sustain another extra match. Just 3 days after 120-minute-match with Argentina, they can not recover shortly. Italy was lucky. They played with Ukraine during Quater-Final, and Ukraine was not that strong. It only took them 90 minutes to get their big victory over Ukraine.

I didn't feel sad right after yesterday's match, because I can not believe it even though I saw German players' tears. I still imagined that it was a Group Match and Germany still had chance. I couldn't confess my favorite team's lost. But it was over, Germany can not get WC this time. I felt deeply pain from the bottom of my heart after I realized that it was the truth. I even couldn't cry because it was too sad to face the truth. It was my first time to see Ballack's tears because he was not on field in 2002 when Germany lost to Brazil in the Final; it was also my first time to feel so badly for the result of one match. I was not happy when Germany lost to Brazil in 2002 Final, but I was still ok because at that time, Germany was not that strong. Even I like German Team, I still didn't think they were qualified for WC in 2002. But this time, they are different. Their strikers are excellent, their midfielders are talented, and their defenders are young but growing quickly together with WC. Yes, it is just a match and we still have WC after 4 years. But not everyone could wait for another 4 years. Klinsmann, Kahn, and Schneider will not be in field after 4 years, even Ballack may not be there either cause he is not young now. Not only German players, Figo, Zidane, Carlos, Backham (maybe) and etc will not be on field either in 2010 WC. They represent the golden generation. Of course, the new talented players will come out at that time, but we grow up with this golden generation and share the happiness and sadness with our favorite teams.

Yesterday was Independence Day in U.S. All the Americans even foreigners celebrated this festival together, but I can not feel the happiness. When I saw the fireworks in the sky, my eyes were full of Ballack's tears and Klinsmann's disappointment, together with all German players and fans tears. My heart is broken. I think I put too much hope on Germany. My WC was over and I need to take some rest, because I felt exhausted for WC matches. Oh, well, it is life. Thank you for German players good performance. They made my life during the last 3 weeks. Although I felt sad, I am still proud of them. They are the best team! Well, no matter which team get WC, it is not important for me now. Either France or Portugal is fine, but I hope it is not Italy. I don't like the way they are playing.

Penalty Kick Thriller

Before the Panelty Kick shootout, 23 German players together with their coach encouraged each other. They are the best team!

Don't cry for failure, Argentina. It makes me think about Madonna's song "Don't cry for me, Argentina". It was taken after match. German players were celebrating, but Argentina's player crouched in the corner. This is WC!

It is a long day today. I feel exhausted now. German faced their second opponent after Group Match, which was also the strongest one until now: Argentina. They finally got their victory in Penalty Kick shootout. I usually don't like Penality Kick shootout, because it is too cruel. It usually happens when both teams are strong and can not win over each other. Actually Penalty Kick shootout tests player's technique, spirit and luck for the whole team.

Today's quarter-final between Germany and Argentina was really excellent. Both teams played very well. Argentina players have good personal technique and also cooperate with each other. They controlled the first half of the match. German's defenders were holding on the first half, but their strikers were disappointing. Argentina got their first goal at 49th minute, which made the host fall behind first time in the tournament. I felt desparated at that time, because it was already second half and German players were still not in their best conditions. However, this goal not only broke German's gate, it also activated German spirit: never give up. German players woke up after this goal and started their strong attacking from 50th minute. Different to other teams, they were not hurry and nervous. They organized their attackings very well and got their goal on 82nd minute by Klose. It was a fantastic goal, which saved Germany. Klose was brilliant!

During the extra match, they still couldn't break up the draw, but only one team could go into Semi-Final. I didn't want to see it at all, no matter who won, it was not a happy thing. I sort of felt that German would win over Argentina, because German people are just as machines, they are difficult to get nervous. It is just their personality. Argentina is a team full of energy, but compared to mental strongness, Germany has advantage. In order to say Lehmann is excellent, I think it is because German's personality. When their players stood in front of the penalty area, they looked so calm, but Argentina's players were opposite. Of course, German beat Argentina 4 over 2 in Penalty Kick. I was so moved when I saw German players stood arm in arm on field during Penality Kick shootout, and I also felt happy when I saw Kahn wish Lehmann good luck and gave his advice to him. I know it is sincere.

I saw Klinsmann's smile in Berlin again, together with every German player's happiness. They deserve this victory. They even played Bowling after match to amuse their fans. But on the other side, I saw Argentina players' tears, which made me feel sad. I like Argentina too, although not as much as Germany. I enjoy watching their technique. They play like Latin dance. I really respect them today. I was crying when I saw Batistuta's tears in 2002 World Cup when Argentina lost in quarter-final. He was not in field today, but the sadness was the same. I am happy for German's victory, but I also respect Argentina's good performance and feel sad that they couldn't go further. They are far more better than Italy, but unfortunately they meet German too early. This is the first time I can not feel completely happiness when I see German's victory in WC.

On July.4th, Germany will play with Italy in Dortmund. I hope they could win and they must win. I don't think this year's Italy is qualified for Final, just like England is not qualified for Quarter-Final, even though I like England.