It's Independence Day, but I'm all about Brazil.
Seeing as my oldest sister is married to an American gentleman, I've celebrated the Fourth of July in the US more than once. It's an amazing holiday; people wake up early, head over to the parade and (publicly) drink beer at 7 in the morning sans judgment! I mean, what's not to like about it? But, other than the few times I've spent the Fourth in the US, I don't have much cause to partake. Canada's own birthday is three days earlier and, well, I'm not an American. All that to say, despite the fact it's a "Party in the USA", I will not be celebrating the U-S-of-A, but will be celebrating Brazil's victory over Colombia! Yes, dear reader. Today is the start of the World Cup's Quarter Finals; Germany will face France and Brazil will face Colombia. I'm terrified to see who will come out as victor in the Brazil/Colombia match, but I'm loyal to the Yellow and Green, so a large part of me is convinced that Brazil will come out on ...