I am beside myself with excitement for the return of the Summer Olympics. Every four years I am glued to the telly watching athletes compete in sports I could only dream of being a part of for as long as I can remember. And every four years, when these athletes are pushing themselves both mentally and physically to places beyond my realm of comprehension, I'm overwhelmed by their tenacious spirit.
This summer, I'll be one of millions screaming at the television set and living vicariously through these champions; I'll be in the pool, on the track, on the balance beam and on the podium, covered in goosebumps (or is it chicken skin? What do you call it?), my heart swelling with pride.
Ten days!
I'm excited too! My favorites to watch our gymnastics, anything swimming, and volleyball! I actually went to high school with one of the girls on the volleyball team, so I'm REALLY looking forward to it this year!
ReplyDeleteMy faves are gymnastics, swimming and track & field...FOUR DAYS TO GO! :)
DeleteI love to watch the swimming and diving! Can't wait. Of course, I'd rather be over in the UK watching it though.
ReplyDeleteI love swimming/diving, too! I'm so excited for it to start...can't wait! And I agree, I'd love a chance to see it live - what an experience that would be!
DeleteOh my gosh.. I TOTALLY get goosebumps while watching the Olympics! Actually, anytime I watch someone accomplish something SO amazing. My skin bumps right up ;)
ReplyDeleteMe and you both! :) Hope you are well, Courtney!
DeleteBring it on! I'll be the same as you in that I get wrapped up in everything as well. I love hearing about the personal journeys and what it's taken for the athletes to get to the games.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree...it seems that all of the athletes have amazing personal stories of triumph, huh? SO inspiring to watch!
DeleteI know!! This is why i'm keeping my directv, just to see everything. I love the swimming and gymnastics and well ,not sure what else, but I can't wait.
ReplyDeleteI call them goosebumps...or chills but G is quick to correct me since he has his own way of sayings them. haha
GO USA!!
Emily at Amazing Grapes
I'm so excited it's pathetic. I've printed out the schedule and have it on our 'fridge. :)
DeleteWoohoo! I am definitely looking forward to this. My favorite is gymnastics, but I also love watching swimming and diving. The opening night is always fun to watch too!
ReplyDeleteIt's totally nuts here in London, everyone gearing up! today I heard of a woman whose entire office worked from home a day last week to make sure it'll work as they are not going into work when the Olympics are going on. This afternoon I walked to Wembley Stadium where I think soccer will be? to check it out and also pray over it. I'm super excited for the Olympics to be in the same city I am!!
ReplyDeleteI totally thought of you when I posted this! I'm so excited for the Olympics but cannot even imagine what it must feel like to be RIGHT THERE! Lucky girl! (I do hope that all is well with you and that you're enjoying this new chapter in your life!)
DeleteI'm excited, too! such a fun time and I just LOVE gymnastics!!
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