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Today is the 25th birthday of the one and only FERNANDO TORRES!

His armband proved he was a red

Torres, Torres

'You'll never walk alone', it said

Torres, Torres

We bought the lad from sunny Spain

He gets the ball, he scores again

Fernando Torres, Liverpool's number nine!

The Kop has a new idol by the name of Fernando Torres - and no one makes the famous stand bounce like Liverpool's number nine.Signed for a club record fee of approximately £20 million in July 2007, El Nino was handed the shirt vacated by Anfield legend Robbie Fowler.Undaunted, he soon became the first Red since Fowler in 1996-97 to break the 30-goal barrier and is already on his way to achieving Godlike status.Before joining the Premier League aged 23, Torres spent 12 years with hometown club Atletico Madrid.Such was his prodigious talent he was named the best under-14 player in Europe following his performances in the 1998 Nike Cup.Torres became the youngest player in Atletico history upon making his debut in May 2001. He went on to bag 21 goals in 2003-04 after being named Vicente Calderon's youngest ever skipper at the age of 19.Having already top-scored in European Under-16 and Under-19 Championships, El Nino earned a first senior cap in September 2003 against Portugal. Seven months later he chalked up a first international goal against Italy. The forward would go on to net three times in the 2006 World Cup in Germany.Clubs around Europe, including Manchester United and Arsenal, were understandably circling. However, in May 2007 it became clear Torres had his heart set on Merseyside when he revealed the phrase 'We'll Never Walk Alone' on the inside of his captain's armband during a match between Atletico and Real Sociedad. Two months of speculation and paper talk ensued before the striker was finally unveiled at Melwood.Torres made his competitive debut for Liverpool at Villa Park on August 11, 2007. A week later he smashed in his first official goal (he'd already scored in a pre-season friendly versus Shanghai Shenhua) when a trademark burst of pace against Chelsea sent Anfield wild.Successive home hat-tricks to see off Middlesbrough and West Ham helped the hitman total 33 in 2007-08, including 24 in the league to overtake Ruud van Nistelrooy and become the most prolific foreigner ever in a debut season in England.His crucial strike in the Stade Velodrome against Marseille won Goal of the Season on Liverpoolfc.tv, and it came as no surprise when fans also voted him their Player of the Year.As if all this wasn't enough, Torres then topped off an incredible season by helping Spain to Euro 2008 glory in Austria and Switzerland. It was he who scored the winner in the final against Germany - one of two throughout the tournament. Remarkably, it was Spain's first major honour since 1964 - and our number nine was the hero.

Understanding the Impossible

No matter how hard one tries, something will never be possible to understand.

Men will never understand the complexity of women.
Women will never understand the simplicity of men.
No one will ever understand why exactly the sky is blue.
Technically blue is relative, so who really understands blue?

On a personal note, there are numerous items I will never understand.

Why is he only nice at certain times?
Why does she stay with him?
Why does he sometimes act like if I leave his world will end?
Why does she think he has changed?
Why in some instances does he look straight through me?
Why does she continuously cheat on him?
Why will he put himself through embarassment just to make me happy?
Why can she not tell the truth?
Why does his smile make my heart melt?
Why does she always find it necessary to go back to him?
Why could I stare at him forever and him not notice me, but as soon as I ignore him, I'm the most interesting thing in the room?
Why should she have to sacrifice for what she wants?
Why doesn't he just tell her how he feels, regardless of the consequences?

Most of the questions I will never get an answer to. A few may decide to ease my mind. However until each people takes that step to answer the question dedicated to them, I can't complain.

Something to think about

If time travel were possible, could you be your own father?



It was determined by a set of three knowledgeable professionals, that you could indeed be your own father (or mother) if time travel were possible.



However, there are certain universal laws that would have to be in place for it to occur:



1. It must be a continuous cycle. There can be no beginning and no end. Each person would continue the cycle at the exact same point in his/her life.



2. In order for it to happen to you, you must not know anything about it, or the fact it is even possible. As soon as you found out it would be possible to be your own father in time travel, you could not longer be apart of it.

Now this may cause many questions, feel free to ask them and I will consult with my fellow professionals and get back with you as soon as possible.

The Epic Battle of Light and Dark

His eyes were was dark as the sky on a starless night. Yet, they sparkle everytime someone looks into them.

His eyes were as light as the peaceful, clear blue ocean. Yet, the smile on his face barely reflected in them.

It was the epic battle of light and dark. Which will be victorious.

One set of eyes was so calm and breathtaking. The other set of eyes were mysterious and captivating.

They each had their own qualities. They each turned heads for a second look.

It was the epic battle of light and dark. Only one can survive.

Bad Moods/Champions League

Today is one of the "Blah" days. I woke up feeling terrible, actually I felt like death. My throat is killing me, it feels like it is on fire. I have a major sinus headache and am completely congested. It is on days like this I wish I had a window in my office. Just want to see something, anything besides my decorated walls. Today has been so busy I was not able to take a lunch break- which is normally the only opportunity I get to step outside in the middle of the day. But through it all, I am okay because I know that so many other people have it so much worse than I do. So, I try to keep a positive attitude.

That positive attitude was striped away when someone decided to take their bad mood out on me. It's not my fault you are tired. It's not my fault you are in a bad mood. I tried to do everything to make you feel better and yet, you are rude to me. I understand you are in a bad mood, but when someone is trying to help you out, don't give them the "distant I couldn't care less what you are saying" tone of voice. It's just rude and disrespectful.

*Sigh* I guess I just don't understand why people have to take their moods out on other people. If you are in a bad mood just politely tell someone you are in no position to be having a conversation because you are afraid you may say something harsh. It's not that hard. Start acting your age.

Okay, now that I got that out...

Today is an IMPORTANT day for Liverpool F.C. We are playing Real Madrid in the Champions League. Although it is only the first leg, we still need the win. I am glad we have the final leg at home at Anfield though, that will be good for us. I am glad Stevie made the bench, but I hope we only use him if it is completely necessary. I am not convinced he should be back, yet. Anyways, I hope my boy Fernando can get on the score sheets against his old Archrivals! Oh and even though I am a huge Torres fan, Sergio Ramos is so HAWT, too!

Why do boys tickle girls?

A little girl (probably 5 years old) standing outside of my office today asked her mom, "Why do boys tickle girls?" I couldn't help but laugh. The mom just looked at me in obvious confusion. I could tell she had NO CLUE what to tell her little girl. So she said, "Honey, boys tickle girls because it makes them giggle. And boys like to make girls giggle."

I just sat there. I had no clue what to say or think. So I just thought, "why do boys think it is necessary to tickle girls?' I am 23 and boys still think it is necessary to tickle me. Case in point- last night. Is it so hard to say thank you and give a girl a hug without immediately decided to ruin the moment by tickling her? I mean, really?

Do boys tickle girls because they are completely immature and need the girls to be lowered down to their level and they figure they can accomplish that by making us laugh ridiculously hard?

Do boys tickle girls because they like the inevitable smile that comes to our faces, even though we just want to be angry?

Do boys tickle girls because it means they have them so close in their arms?

Do boys tickle girls as a way to express feeling they may not otherwise be able to state?


In all honesty, I have no idea. If someone could please tell me why that would be great! (and I would gladly call that mom and tell her why boys tickle girls).