Of course one of the highlights in the Olympics for me is always gymnastics...I get so emotionally involved with the gymnasts and the stories of thier lives....it is almost exhausting for me to watch them, I feel the butterflies right along with them. Watching Shawn Johnson's parents last night--as she finally won her gold medal--I was bawling right along with her sweet mom and dad....just that utter joy they were feeling on her behalf, and the relief...and the pride at her accomplishment. . .I had to reflect on the YEARS and the WORK that goes into becoming an olympic athlete, the devotion and the commitment it takes to perform at that level. You could see her mom just utterly worn out from emotion...it was one of the best moments in the olympics for me because it was so real and I was so truly happy she won. She is such a sweet gracious person...always congratulating her competitors, smiling at everyone...what grace and composure under such pressure!
I think I love to watch the Olympics so much because it is such DRAMA and it IS such pressure...and it is amazing to watch athletes perform at their best. It is so hard to DO exactly what you are supposed to DO at just the right time...to make your body overcome nerves and illness and injury...and put everything together and be able to say you are the best in the WORLD...can you imagine that feeling? It is amazing.....
meanwhile I am losing sleep and staying up until 2 am because I MUST watch it live....I don't want to just watch a replay the next day...It is kind've a relief that gymnastics and swimming are over...whew!
If you need a good laugh...read this article about Olympic Mascots....oh my goodness, it had Taylor and I in tears we were laughing so hard....I especially love the description of "Schuss"---"He was supposed to be a skier but looked instead like a giant tadpole balanced on an ice skate. There was nothing cute, cuddly or vaguely appealing about the Schuss, whose giant red head looked infected"---he he.... then the description of "Neve and Gliz"---"Gliz looked like a really pale bald guy who was trying to swallow a 46-inch television set. Let’s hope they never reproduce."
HILARIOUS...go read it, you'll love it:)
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Hehe...I love gymnastics too. Makes me happy. P.S I love the cute picture you have in your title up top!! The one with Reag's, Tay, and Carter! They're all so dang cute! Love you Nat!
ah you see I KNEW there was a reason I liked you Nat - a fellow Gymnastic obesessee - I hang out for the Olympics as it is practically THE only time I ever get to watch it - and then when it comes - everyone better leave me in peace to watch it - the time was actually really good here so I got to watch it just after dinner, talk about BLISS!!! I just LOVE everything about about it - those insane beam routines, the floor, those bars - the vault - well my least fav but I'll take what I can get. Love the leotards, love the sparkles - and yes that Shawn Johnson - pretty cool but I must admit I was gunning for Liukin who clearly should have been a ballet dancer LOL.
Ah Nat could you be any more perfect!
Cree
Well of course a lovely dancer like you would be able to appreciate the finer things in life...and I didn't mean to leave out the uber-graceful Nastia...she was amazing! See Cree....the old "separated at bith" thing again...you and I have way too much in common....you know? It would have been such a sad thing if I had never met you...ahh...thank you for being a fellow "obsessee" with me lovey;)
I feel like you need to make another post...that's just my opinion. :)
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