England vs. Sweden

Today I began the process of actually writing my report. It is really rough right now though since I just have compiled the data and some quotes. I worked on some defining the graphs and my outline and introduction. I also constructed my proposal to increase civic engagement. It was a good day and I accomplished a lot. After work the weather was horrific – typically Scotland. We all went back to the apartment and played cards for a couple hours. Then of course at 8:00 we were out the door going to the nearest pub to watch the football game. Wow was it intense. The pub was packed with people watching the game and supporting their various teams. It is always custom when entering a pub to buy a drink no matter what it is. I love the culture that surrounds the football world here in Britain although there are many negative affects from the sport specifically the World Cup. For instance, I heard on the news yesterday that domestic violence increases in the United Kingdom by 7%. The news played a call from a woman whose husband had been beating her after the recent game when he came home drunk and upset over the loss. I was appalled at the statistics that they presented. It was quite shocking.