Friday, August 8, 2008

Why I Love The Olympics

Olympics. Beijing. Olympics. Beijing. That's all we've been hearing about lately; the Olympics and Beijing, and if you're looking to not read about the Olympics, well then I suggest you hit that X on your browser.

To me, the Olympics mean a lot. All my life I've been an athlete and at one point in my track career I thought, "I want to make it to the Olympics!" Not to toot my own horn (toot toot), but in track I was pretty freakin' awesome. I enjoyed it. I loved running fast and winning most of my races. However, mid-way my freshman year of high school, I had a severe case of shin splints. I can stand pain, in fact, I almost love it, but this pain was just too much and it hindered me from practicing to the tenth degree. I lost interest and felt discouraged. I thought, "why even bother practicing?" And like that, my dreams of going to the Olympics were over, but then I thought, "well I'll just try and be the best darn track athlete I can be." I joined the weight team and come my senior year, I ended up winning Shot Put for my section and division. I was officially one of the "state champ" Shot Putters for my state and the school awarded me with a spiffy plaque that stands next to all the amazing athletes that have since graduated from my high school.

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Making it to the Olympics is like telling the world that you are a superhero. I have so much respect for these athletes because they submerge themselves into their sport and come out on top. Hmm. That's my new philosophy on life. If you ever want to make it out on top in whatever you like/love, you must submerge yourself so deep that you're dripping in whatever that love is.

Well, I'm rooting for USA (duh) and so is Ellie. Which country are your rooting for?

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13 comments:

  1. Fashion AddictAugust 8, 2008 at 9:53 PM

    I love the Olympics too and I admire all the athletes because they dedicated years of hard work to be on the top. I like hard working people and I would love to be known as one someday!

    That's really cool that you were state champ of the shot put! I was on the track team in middle school and I also did the shot put! Isn't that funny? Well, I did the shot put when I was in Japan and I was the best on the team, but nowhere near the best in the state! lol.

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  2. la petite fashionistaAugust 8, 2008 at 11:42 PM

    Go Team USA :D

    also, congrats on the seventeen internship. sounds like so much fun! give us the insider details if you're allowed!:)
    xoxo

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  3. JeffAugust 9, 2008 at 3:23 AM

    ah! I remember that! didn't they leave that up for a month after graduation, instead of "Congratulations class of 2007!" haha.

    I just got a widescreen computer and can finally see your pictures in full!

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  4. Sharon August 9, 2008 at 3:34 AM

    We are supporting all the UK competitors and watching the rowing as I type!!

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  5. Imelda Matt - The Despotic Queen of ShoesAugust 9, 2008 at 9:28 AM

    AUSSIE, AUSSIE, AUSSIE...OI, OI, OI

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  6. Chelsea RaeAugust 9, 2008 at 1:07 PM

    Ugh! I used to love the olympics, but after living through 4 summer olympocs, I've become a bit annoyed with them. For an entire month my television is monopolized by sports, most of which I could care less about. The atheletes are amazing for working so hard and being the best they can be, but I can't bring myself to watch that many hours of sports programing.

    That being said, I love, love, love Michael Phelpsand hope he owns. Oh, and go USA!?!

    p.s. I've been so MIA in my commenting. One internship down lots more to go!

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  7. hannahAugust 9, 2008 at 1:17 PM

    team usa! i love watching the olympics, especially the gymnastic and diving. it is so wicked.

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  8. Couture CarrieAugust 9, 2008 at 1:29 PM

    I love the Olympics too! Excited to see Team USA compete in gymnastics!!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  9. AnonymousAugust 9, 2008 at 2:20 PM

    I'm actually so unenthusiastic about the Olympics it strikes ppl as quite odd...

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  10. A BIT COQUETTISHAugust 9, 2008 at 4:48 PM

    I love the Olympics! I really resepect them for all they do to prepare for this huge event. i actually never root for any nation in particular, i just love watching it!

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  11. kokostilettoAugust 10, 2008 at 5:52 PM

    secretista!! i love the olympics too! the opening ceremonies was AMAZING WASN'T IT?
    i am going to be patriotic and root for Canada - and i love rooting for the underdogs! I love aquatics, track and field, gymnastics, basketball, volleyball..

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  12. DanzAugust 10, 2008 at 6:07 PM

    Haha, never in my life have I thought I had a chance of making it to the Olympics as an athlete. I have little to no ability when it comes to sports. I would love to go as a spectator one day though!

    I don't think anyone in my country is participating this year so I'm not rooting for anyone in particular.

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  13. Alpha Pi PhiAugust 11, 2008 at 3:43 AM

    GO CANADA GO!

    (Although, right now, US gymnast Shawn Johnson and swimmer Michael Phelps are my heros. Johnson is only 16 and does her routines flawlessly. It blows my mind. American, I have to hand it to you, you turn out some stunning athletes.)

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