Faster. Higher. Stronger.

I love the Olympics!

I also think that the panda mascots are super cute. =)

but that's sooooo besides the point. ha.




For 2 weeks I've stressed out over games, checked scores & standings CONSTANTLY, and loved every minute of it. It's not often all of MY favorite sports are on. Pretty hetero of me, eh? hahahaha.


The way I see it, it's like the Olympic games is the world's 2 week vacation from work.

The world comes together for a common purpose: to put aside differences and politics and celebrate the human spirit.I've always been inspired by the sports, stories, struggles, & successes of athletes during the games. I love watching the raw emotion and these people are just passion personified.

I can care less if people think I'm lame for being moved by the ceremonies. How can you NOT be happy seeing the world celebrate?! I love the Bird's Nest Stadium, the Water Cube...actually the whole effin Olympic green is an architectural feat.

Whether it's the USA team or not, the success and failure drives me. It reminds me that I can do anything if I really put my whole self into an idea. I must be able to focus my energy into a true passion in life. It's not always about winning the gold...it's about the journey to even have the chance at it.

To those, who don't understand why the Olympics is such a HUGE deal, don't focus on the sports. Take a look at the people and who they are...not so much how well they perform. Their stories are, to me, epic.

To be the best of the best...that's something I need to work on becoming. I claim to have a passion, but is there are flame burning for it?


Just a few of my favorites...
Misty & Kerri
Dalhausser & Rogers
Lolo Jones
Michael Phelps
Dara Torres
Shawn Johnson
Nastia Liukin
Jonathan Horton
Raj Bhavsar
Bryan Clay
USA Men's Basketball
USA Men's & Women's Volleyball
...so many more people have inspired me...and I am grateful for them.



Thanks Beijing. I'm dreaming once again. I guess you're never really too old to dream.


Goodbye 2008 Olympics. It's been a trip.