Dima Rajaa, Dima Rajaa

The two big competing futbol(soccer)teams in Morocco are Rajaa and Widad.  On November 18, Rajaa won a big futbol game so I went driving down the beachside “The Corniche” with my friend Hamido rolling the windows down shouting, “Dima Rajaa.” Morocans get very excited when it comes to futbol, especially when their team of choice wins. It is a celebration from the cafes to the clubs to the homes to the streets.  

After a rough month, I was actually smiling and felt good, but then I thought of
the last time I was on the street cheering for futbol. The last time I was on a vespa with Mr. Casa and this was another big championship match for Morocco.  That time was a bit different than this time.

That time I was floating on the ocean waves with the sun in my face and my heart filled with love and this time I was swimming in the sea with my head just above water.  Trying to be happy and stay afloat without sinking deep to the bottom.