Thursday, February 18, 2010

The Olympics

What is it about the Olympics that make me a sports nut for two weeks? No matter whether they be the Summer or Winter games, I'm always glued to the TV for the two weeks that they are played. And it's the most bizarre sports that I watch. Curling?? Who watches curling? I do. Interesting sport really. No, really it is.

I think a big part of it is the pride that the athletes have. I can feel their enthusiasm through the TV and it's infectious. It makes me proud to be an American. I'm sure it would have the same effect for any one's home nation. I often wonder and marvel at the idea of being the absolute best in your sport. Period, hands down. You win Olympic gold and you're instantly in a different class. Just how it is.