Unless you have been hiding under a rock, you are well aware that the Olympics have started. I have been enthralled by them this weekend. I was watching with my mom last night as my hubby-to-be was galavanting about town celebrating his bachelor party. I was talking with my mom about how I cannot fathom being so talented at something that you are considered one of the best in the world. These are true athletes who don't do it for the ridiculous (often undeserved) paychecks that "other" professional athletes receive. They do it for the love of the sport. They dedicate their lives to practice and progress and try to achieve a spot in a moment that happens only once every 4 years. It is truly amazing and astounding if you think about it.
Tonight they showed the medal ceremony for women's Mogul(?) skiing. I cried when they played our National Anthem. The National Anthem always makes me emotional, but it really gets me during the Olympics. Can you imagine the Anthem being played for you and your achievements for your country. It gives me goosebumps as I write this! As my emotions run high celebrating with these Olympians, I also have a bone to pick with some of the commentators. Can someone tell me when it became BAD to achieve the silver or bronze medal in the Olympics? I am sorry, you should be praised for just making the Olympics!! It is a HUGE accomplishment to be considered one of the best in the world and have the opportunity to represent your country. I get so irritated when the announcers/commentators make these athletes sound so pathetic and feel so bad for NOT getting the gold. SHAME ON YOU commentators!! You should commend ALL these athletes for all of the hard work and dedication to their sport and their country. Something to think about!! U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A!
xoxo
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