it hasn't been an easy week. i was very relieved to see it end.

and also relieved that we didnt let sloppiness, and a lack of focus towards the end to ruin it all for us. we managed to held on to win 2-1, though i think you know as well, that it was a match we could have won by maybe 4-0. but the most important thing is to win this game first, and then beat psv to qualify.

we also won in spain, and in germany as well. vdv is getting back his form, which is very good news for everyone in hamburg and holland. if ajax can win tonight, it would only be the second time this season all four win.

that would be very nice.

it is even nicer to score all your goals with your left foot, which has largely been absent the past few weeks.

there is something i like about playing as the lone striker. the need to hold onto the ball, the need to be able to fire a quick snap shot, the turn and shoot. a lot of interesting things.

i was watching the rain just now. it is amazing how it was sunny in the morn, and then raining so heavily in the aft. maybe more amazing was that the pitch was surprisingly dry.

from now on, things will be even more difficult. there's only a few things to look forward to.

don't take them away from me.