Going on Fan girl mode for David Beckham

The weekend still seems surreal. I still can't believe that I saw David Beckham in the flesh last Saturday. 

When we found out that the LA Galaxy was coming to Manila, I just knew that we need to get tickets. My cousin Bibay upon landing in Manila last November went straight to National Bookstore and got us the cheapest tickets of 2000 PHP. Ticket prices were that steep ranging from 2000-12500 PHP. As much as I wanted to be in the VIP section, it will really be insane to spend that much when I have travel plans for next year. Even if I just wanted to see David up close.

It all started sometime in the 90s when the Spice Girls, Backstreet boys, Hanson and other groups were starting and were making a big hit. When Posh was then dating Becks I just had to find out what the fuss was all about with this guy. I never thought I will get hooked on how hot he is and those curve balls he makes on free kicks that really makes me think how he does it. Yes--my football life started out as David's fan girl. I used to stay up late when I see Manchester United is on EPL. I enjoyed watching goals and seeing how fantastic they were. This lead to my love for football and why I'm a United fan all the way even if Becks has moved to Spain and the United States recently.

Of course I' disappointed with how this was organized again. Tickets were too expensive and we didn't have a chance for a meet and greet. I would love to have my Beckham pants signed. On matchday against the Azkals, the line going inside went all the way to Taft Avenue. We didn't even get to see the warm ups. I don't get it why we can't bring decent cameras with a good lens range. When I went to Singapore to catch Liverpool in 2009, I was sitting on the third row with tickets for only about 3000 PHP and shooting to my heart's content with a 300mm lens. Lastly it was sad that we expected a victory lap after promising to behave and didn't get it--although I'm sure security was an issue again.

The Azkals had an excellent first half but I noticed that they get tired easily from the fast pace of play and some just seem to be really physical when they can't keep up with the Galaxy. I'm glad Galaxy played their normal pace and let everyone see where we are at football. We still needed time to develop our players and this experience should boost it. 

If the rumors are true and they are bringing in other clubs--especially the ones from Europe, I just don't know how to react to this. I have heard that either Real Madrid, Barcelona or Chelsea may come over. I seriously doubt it will be for next year since some of the players will be part of the Olympics or the Euro at least. I hope my club Manchester united will visit the country someday too. While waiting though for who's the next club to come next, the organizers should nonstrategic and I think the Azkals can do some adjustments too.


But oh well..I saw David Beckham last saturday and that will get me giddy enough until my next vacation.