So I have a lot of half started posts that I am actually going to try and complete this week.  My to do list reads, BLOG, BLOG, BLOG. I think my family is about to disown me or something for not posting in a timely fashion.  But, I’ve had my reasons. So I implore you to have patience.  Thanks; you’re the greatest.

Let’s start with what my post was going to say on 8.8.08.  Basically…I’m so excited for the Olympics!  For some reason I don’t remember the Athens games very well (Oh yeah, I was working like a maniac) but I definitely remember Sydney because I got to watch it with my fun college roomies in our house and it was a great break to college studying.  So, this year, I actually have some time to watch it and enjoy it AND a DVR to record it and fast forward the boring parts.

Fast forward to today.  I really did enjoy seeing Michael Phelps win 8 golds, watching two Americans win the gymnastic all around, and seeing the sometimes frightening yet also intriguing opening ceremony.  I did lose some sleep and probably watched more TV in the last two weeks than I will for the rest of the year but really appreciated these Beijing games.

BUT, after the closing ceremony last night…I’m absolutely relieved they are over with.  I didn’t realize I felt that way until Saturday but as much as I enjoyed the hours of entertainment, I really don’t like feeling tied to my TV and I allowed myself the fleeting pleasure of it for the games alone.  I’m ready to get back to reading, and working on the house, and simply just doing other stuff besides sitting on my butt with the remote in my hand.  And I’m glad of that.

So, cheers to the 2008 Olympics and CHEERS to the joy that they are over!