When friends tell you you're going to the field to just casually kick the ball around, you shouldn't be surprised it turns into a few hours worth of 2 on 2 and other energy-exerting forms of activity. But I did learn:

-I have the cardio level of a chain-smoker. Think Peco from Ping-Pong.

-why goalkeepers wear gloves.

-anti-inflammatories are like a dickhead friend, but they're still your friend.

-everyone, including myself, is full of shite.