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THING I’D NEVER DONE BEFORE: Watched the first U.S. match of the World Cup at Mr. Dennehy’s. Went to Peruvian restaurant Panca, which I’ve been wanting to try for a while. Got gelato at a small West Village gelateria. Celebrated Paul’s promotion!

MOST NOTABLE THING ABOUT EXPERIENCE: The U.S. wins! John Anthony Brooks headed a goal in from a corner kick in the last ten minutes of the game for a win 2-1 against Ghana. So fun to be in a bar full of people cheering for the U.S. when that happened. I don't know about the rest of the U.S., but New York is into the World Cup, I assure you.

OTHER THINGS OF NOTE: Really good ceviche at Panca. Back to the Blind Tiger, Phil came out after all, Cassidy was awesome, Izzy was there first and then Irish exited on us all.

And, for the record, Izzy knows a TON about soccer. Just a ton. I cannot emphasize that enough.