Midweek fun Pt. 2

Thursday, I set off to London again for the day, this time alone. I don't mind going alone, considering almost three fourths of the games I've been to I have been alone. I'm not going to force my friends to spend money to keep up with my addiction of soccer so it's all good. I left right after class purely because I wanted to go through the Natural History Museum. It was free and is known world-wide so why not go? I spent a few hours exploring the exhibits and trying to educate myself on various topics. My favorite exhibit was probably the human biology portion which I assume is a sign I'm a nerd and should continue being a biology major. They also had a very impressive dinosaur portion along with other animals. Overall, the museum was well worth my time and unfortunately I was only halfway satisfied with my time there because there was still so much more to explore but I didn't have time. After that, I set off for White Hart Lane one last time to watch Tottenham play. They were playing a team from Moldova so it was almost a guaranteed win. I chose to sit (well stand) in the main supporter section this time to try to get the full and complete experience. I got there early like usual enjoying the warm-ups and the night time atmosphere of the stadiums when I was approached by a man who was around 45. He first just said hello and when I responded he could tell I was not English, so he asked me where I was from. I then explain that I'm from America and how I've been a Tottenham fan since 2008. This really surprised him so he then asked me to give a brief history of each year from 2008-2013. I passed with flying colors and the look on his face was priceless. He ended it with a hug and said "welcome to White Hart Lane." We talked for another 20 minutes about various things and right before the match started he decided to switch seats with the other man who was beside me to sit by me instead. We enjoyed a 2-1 Tottenham win together and throughout the match we bonded on various conversations about the club and the supporter songs. It was an amazing experience that I will never forget. I was accepted by the English as a true supporter and that realization alone was something I've been wanting ever since I got here. I'm thankful for that encounter and can't wait to pass on that story in more detail to my brother back home who supports the same team. What a night is all I have to say. Until next time. 

"shoes up, if you love Tottenham."