With only 139 days to go, and a little apprehensive about the preparation needed or advised as a pilgrim, it has become a clear idea that creating a blog of my journey to the most-awaited would be the best idea to stay grounded (or at least a way to keep my thoughts in line). Not only will this blog be used for that purpose, but also as a que for an online course I'm interested in doing July-September that will ultimately go towards my unit countdown for my Masters. The moment I read the headlines 'journal entries during the WYD tour' I knew I just had to apply (even though I am at the peak of stress with my current subject..). What better way to make my journal writing beneficial on a trip that promises ample time to reflect?The title of my blog was a group effort. Actually, an idea inspired by my fiance's knowledge of the sport, soccer. I think the name has hit the spot of what I am trying to achieve in the online world. The soccer team 'Real Madrid' is probably one of the first thoughts of sport-fanatics when they hear the word 'Madrid' and would probably expect a blog dedicated in writings about this team; but I thought otherwise. 'The real madrid' will be my perspective on what this WYD in Madrid will mean to me, not only as an opportunity to attend WYD as a pilgrim, but why Madrid and how Madrid will help me find my solice in Christ.
