For those not in the know....this is an Olympic year! Bejing will host the Summer Olympics in August. Politics aside for the moment - I LOVE THE OLYMPICS! I have watched every one since the 1972 Winter Games in Japan. I had the privilege to go to the 1976 Montreal Olympics. I attended the Opening Ceremonies, watche Nadia Commenici score the first perfect 10 in gymnastics, watched a very young Greg Louganis dive, and even caught a fencing match.
When the games are on, I am in front of that TV glued. My poor family and friends don't see a whole lot of me during this time period, unless they are next to me watching. This Olympics will be no different.
Four years ago it was watching an emotional Deena Kastor running towards the Bronze Medal which got me thinking of running instead of walking. Thanks Deena!
I buy into the whole world coming together for sport notion. I buy into the athletes stories as they unfold on TV. I thrill at the competition I watch.
I know I will never be an Olympian. Still when I cross the finish line of a race, I know what that thrill of victory is like. I got chills as ran into Soldier Field for the Opening Ceremonies of the 2006 Gay Games. I value all my race medals, and know that shows how hard I work.
Whether or not you are a fan of the Chinese government, we need to support our athletes as they face tough competition and bring home some Gold!
I will write from time to time on various OIlympic stories. So get ready....the Games are about 70 days away.
Charlie
1 comment:
I enjoy the Olympics (oooooh, nice picture of Michael Phelps in USA Today on Friday!) (Are there bad pictures of Michael Phelps??).
What I enjoy even more is your complete over-the-top adoration of the Olympics! Your enthusiasm is so sweet to be around and so contagious!
Keep it up. :)
Post a Comment