Big world, small paws!

I have been grooving to this since last night.

B is taking Friday off from work, so we can watch the game together.  Kip is also coming.  That should be enough power to beat the Argentinian.  B’s friend Nick is still holding his flag high, but I am pretty sure Klinsmann’s men will perform exquisitely.  And you know Germans have style and grace.  Just check out their cars.

Did I tell you that Kip bought a soccer ball?  He is so hooked now it is funny to watch.  I am a bit scared of the big ball, as it is about the size of this little kitten.  I also do not have enough strength in my paws to push it.  But I hope that I will gather enough confidence to jump on top of it.  It would be fun to balance on the thing.

Argentina, and the world, watch out!

Here is a pic of my favorite soceer fan.  Papa Schellenberg on his chair in Wismar watching the Germany - Sweden game and cheering in soccer shorts and T-shirt.  Note the fab face painting that Mama Schellenberg completed for the event.

Hiya, hiya… I am in an extremely happy mood today.  First, Germany won against Sweden Saturday morning.  My male human Podolski shot two goals assisted by Klose.  They were beautiful goals and my paws were in the air both times.  Now, we are going to play against Argentina.  They look strong, but B assured me that we have a chance.  The game is on Friday at 11am and I hope she gets to take the day off from work, so we can watch together.  It is just more fun.  Our friend Nick is Argentinian and has threatened that this will be Germany’s last world cup appearance, but I know that these Southern American boyz are just so full of themselves.  Go Germany.

The second thing that adds to my happiness today is the fact that it rained most of the weekend.  While that is not much fun for the humans, I was excited to have B and Kip around.  I got to move from one lap to another, snuggling between them on the bed and getting total attention.  Oh, I love that.  I hope you all had a similar good weekend. 

Just a quick post today, because I am so elated about the German win over Ecuador that I can hardly touch the keys correctly.  My little kitten paws are shivering in excitement and the hair on my back is standing up.  Despite the heat I am dancing on my hind legs across the living room table.  B does not like this, but who cares, because she is NOT home.  Go Germany!  Go Deutschland!

Ok, in case you are totally unsatisfied with today’s blog entry, here is something that you should read if your kitten is an outdoor feline.

OK, part 3 of the series brings us to the defenders.  These are the guys that are out of the spotlight, but undoubtedly an integral part to every soccer team.

We are starting off with a juicy pic.  This is Arne Friedrich trying to kiss one of his team members.  I guess as the team captain of Hertha BSC he can get away with it.  No belly rubbing for this boy.

Robert Huth plays in the English premier league.  Not bad.  I bet you he makes some good cash and he probably has some women lined up since he is not that bad looking either.  You know how the Red Sox fans always yell "YOOOOOUUUU" for Kevin Youkalis?  Well, Robert gets his own yell…. "HUUUUUUUU" when he enters the stadium.  For that I would let him rub my back, but no belly action.

Marcell Jansen plays defensive left, a position that one of Germany’s greatest - Paul Breitner - used to play.  From what I read and seen, he is quite good at it.  And with those blue eyes, he is easy on my kitten eyes as well.  But only the fact that he plays for Papa Schellenberg’s favorite team - Borrusia Moenchengladbach  (what a long city name) - allows him to rub me gently behidn the ears.

Philipp Lahm.  Lahm means in German slow, uncoordinated.  Funny…. Hehehe, he is a cutie, though and apparently, very popular with the ladies.  His family, however, believes he is pretty much down to earth.  Well, I wonder if he tells them everything.  I certainly would not mind showing my belly for him.

Ok, that is it for today.  We have three more defenders to go, but that will have to wait till tomorrow since I am totally busy looking at Philipp right now.  Meooooowww….

It has been so hot this weekend and I just want to take my furry coat off.  B said that won’t work and I probably will agree with it.  These are the days I envy all of those hairless kittens.  They may look ugly and skinny, but they sure are much cooler than me. 

I have been trying to convince B to get me my own air conditioner.  My bed with all his soft feathers and cushy pillows is so warm at night that I wake up sweaty.  Then I have to move to the hallway, as that is the only spot in the house that is cool.  B said that it is silly and way to expensive to get an air conditioner just for me.  She did, however, promise me that the air conditioner for the living room will be installed this week.  She is counting on Kip’s muscles for that one.  And, she is getting me a fan for the bedroom.  OK, so she does not give me exactly what I want, but I love her anyway.

Heiss (German) - adverb
hot, warm
example: Es ist wirklich unglaublich heiss hier.

Don’t mess with us.

Last night was a good evening for B and I.  We got an email from her lawyer saying that the audit response has been mailed out to the DOL.  B has been nervous about it for an entire week, which made her grouchy and moody.  Ever her petting was not as sweet and kinda sit usually is. 

It turns out that the DOL did the audit because the lawyer checked off a box that asked if there was a language requirement for the job.  Since most foreigners, who apply for a PERM speak more than one language, the DOL scrutinizes majorly on jobs that have a language requirement.  So, B’s lawyer had to explain why there is a language requirement, even though there is not really a language requirement.  Sort of messy and my little kitten brain gets all hot when I think about it too much.  I am just happy that it got resolved.

Now, we have to wait another 3 months to get a decision.  I just hope it will be positive, because I would not want to be around the B if it is not.  It would really be a very upsetting time for her.

On we go with my little review of the German national soccer team.  Today we will look at the studs that protect our German box.

Timo Hildebrand.  He is #3 of the goalies, which means unless the other two injure themselves during a game (or maybe drinking), he will not get to play during this worldcup.  Well, the guy is still you (same year born is my favorite Kipster) and so, he may be around next time.  The blond hair is very German.  But like I said, no blonds for this grey-haired kitten.

Mr. Oliver Kahn.  An oldie, but a goldie.  He is born in 1969.  Ugh, that is like ur-ages ago.  B says that he is a bit of a prick and insisted to be number 1 on the goalie list, but the trainer said NO.  So, Kahn threw a fit, which made the news in Germany.  He threatened not to come to the worldcup at all.  I guess, if you are that old and not that good looking, you must make some fuzz to be in the news.  He is not someone that I would allow to pet me.  Scratch, scratch!

#1 goalie for Germany - Jens Lehmann.  Doesn’t he look a little like Matthew McConaughey?  Cute wavy hair.  I will make an exception for his blond hair and would allow him to rub me right behind my right kitten ear.  Meooowww…

By the way, there is one phrase every German soccer fan must know.  I will teach you.  "Das Runde muss in das Eckige."  This translates loosely into "The round must go into the four corners."  Pretty smart, these German phrases, aren’t say.  (Don’t tell B I made fun of her language.)