As I started gearing up for the Olympics, I was looking at memorable moments from past Olympics. Man, I love love love the Olympics. I usually sit on the couch and watch every minute I can, crying like a baby for every win - every heartbreaking story of overcoming adversity - every loss. I hate when they show the losing team. It seems mean. But I adore the national pride that comes with the Olympics. We've been fortunate enough to live in other countries, so I feel like I have lots of options when it comes to cheering people on...Italy, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia...and of course, USA USA USA!
I was trying to figure out why I love this time so much. My parents were huge winter Olympic fans. They attended several Olympics. We were lucky to join them for the Turin Olympics in 2006. There really is a fever pitch of excitement surrounding the games. So, perhaps it's genetic.
I think maybe instead, it was inspired by the joy I felt when I was a kid and got to watch the Battle of the Network Stars. Network stars competing in athletic events - who doesn't love that? And Willie Aames in a Speedo? Whew.
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