The object of my affection. Futbol during World Cup 2010.

Have you ever watched the World Cup? I mean really?!

Having lived in the US for so long, I don't really remember having any interest in watching soccer. I got into baseball and football but never into soccer.

Could it be because of my surroundings? I somehow believe that it is definitely due to that. How did I find out?

During the last couple of years, I did extensive traveling between Europe and Asia. During the times when the FIFA World Cup is on, I was either in Europe or Asia - - - and let me tell you - - in those countries, the World Cup is as important as the air they breathe. At one point, I was in Germany and Germany was doing well that year. I had to buy some "soccer paraphernalia" because I got so excited with them.

It is contagious and what makes it more interesting more me are the hot guys who play soccer (or futbol if you're in Brazil).

Here are some of the guys!

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Are you college jock-friendly? For some reason, I am.

I don't know what it is. Maybe because I am polite, or maybe because I look safe enough. I usually am very friendly with people. Jocks or not, I hung out with them in High School and College. There were no bullies (at least in my case) who made fun of me or took advantage of me. I simply got along with all kinds of guys.

One thing that I am curious about is that why would jocks hang out with me. They seem to even act as big brothers to me, protecting me from harm. If anyone made fun of me (no one did), I felt as if one call to any of my college jock friends would intimidate the heck out of anyone who dared.

I guess I was lucky that way. Some people don't have the same experience. They were bullied and even sometimes, taken advantage of. Most of the jocks I knew had bigger hearts than you can imagine. It just didn't show judging from their exterior. But in all honesty, jocks can be great buddies. You still have to pick 'em though. Some are just downright bullies.

To all my jock friends, thanks! This one is for you!

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