i absolutely love the olympics. i mean, not just kind of like because they come around every 2 years, but el oh vee ee them [sometimes i secretly wish i was good enough at a sport to be an olympian]. i cry during the opening ceremonies. i cry not only because they are beautiful, but because they represent the world coming together in peace; and that is something that i find moving. i plan my life around the olympic line up during those few short weeks. i lose sleep so i can watch the women's gymnastic finals.
i cried when carly patterson won the gold medal. even though i was only 8, the 1996 women's olympic team inspired me [come on, keri strug landing that vault one foot...how can that not bring tears to your eyes?!]. michael phelps is incredible, and how his mom watched every meet made me want to be a mom myself.
i have a bucket list, and one of the things near the top of the list is going to the olympic games. how incredible would that be? no, but seriously. how incredible would that be! i cannot tell you how badly i want to go to london 2012. i have started to research it. and it might be possible. granted, i would probably be able to watch more of the olympics if i was in the comfort of my own home, but even getting to see a couple of the events in person would be totally worth it. they have already had one round of ticket sales for the events, and they are having another one in december. you better believe that me and my visa card will be standing by.
so, thank you olympics. thank you for bringing an indescribable inspiration and joy to my life every 2 years. i can't wait to watch you in person [which will hopefully be in twenty twelve].
happy hump day everyone!
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