Officially Olympic Obsessed...and other stuff :)

So yeah, this weekend was the start of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing...and I've watched a ton and loved every second (or 8 100th's of a second) of it! And as sleepiness was just about to set in, the Men's 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay took place and the USA came from behind and (to use the words of the French) SMASHED the team from France. It was so incredible to watch...and the reactions that followed were priceless! Yeah there was trash talking before the match by the French but in the end the Americans let their swimming do the talking. Not only did they win gold...they beat the world record by almost 4 seconds!!! 4 seconds seems like nothing but in the Olympics that's like days. lol (*Note I have no hatred for the French...or anyone for that matter.)

Cullen Jones, Jason Lezak, Michael Phelps and Garrett Weber-Gale:

This, by far, was the most exciting event so far...but there have been many moments that have made me "feel" something during the games. Seeing Dirk Nowitzki leading Germany during the opening ceremonies was something special...

And then Yoa Ming and Lin Hao (the little boy that ran back in to save his classmates during the Sichuan earthquake) leading China got me a little teary I must admit. :)

And I was one of the several Billion watching the USA "Redeem Team" (not sure about that quite yet) vs. China in Men's Basketball...

...I am super proud to be an American but I am loving seeing these amazing people from all over the world proudly representing their own countries. Can't wait for more! :)

Other stuff in the past couple of weeks...

Ewan McGregor & Charlie Boorman took another trip on their bikes but this time they started at the northern most part of Scotland and ended in Capetown, South Africa. 18 countries in about 90 days...The Long Way Down series the just started on Fox reality channel i suggest you check it out. I saw the big screen version, and I am reading the book...this journey is definitely more emotional than The Long Way Round, being that Children and troubles in Africa are the main subject of the trip.

John Mayer doing what he does best August 1st in Dallas...super hot (literally) and super talented.

I finally got around to seeing The Dark Knight and was not disappointed. All though I thought the first 30 mins was kinda slow...I soo came outta of there wanting to ride a bat cycle. lol

Wednesday, August 6th at 12:01 am I saw Pineapple Express at the Inwood in it's "Living Room." Love those couches and dug this movie. Yeah it's a stoner-ish flick, but I think it's more of a violent action film more than anything. It's not for everybody, but those of you it's for will laugh most definitely. :)

Also up last week was the musical Jersey Boys. I've see many a musical and this is one of my absolute faves. This is definitely due to the music and songs. For those of you that don't know, Jersey Boys is based on the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Sounds a bit weird (but such is me and my life) but I've been a huge Frankie Valli (and the Four Seasons) fan ever since I was a little girl and my cousin Kellie and I were on a weekend trip with my mom to Lake Murray and we bought this Cruisin' Classics tape at the gas station and Big Girls Don't Cry was on it. lol Good times...and great songs!

Friday, I went to my friend Monica's 24th birthday party at Surf & Swim in Garland. It's been at least 15 years since the last time I was there. It was a great night.

Saturday, after having dinner with the aunt and uncle, and cousin and others, Momma and I went and saw The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2! Yes, I liked it. Yes, America Ferrera is my idol. And, Yes I want to go to Greece and find my own Kostos. ;)

Sunday, in between watching the Olympics, I was "Big Sis" (to Nena, Lisa & Brenda) and "Tia" (to my niece Mia). I wasn't always around as my sisters were growing up (being in Florida and California), but as they've grown up it's good to see that they still need me from time to time. :) Anyways, they and my bro-in-law Eric came over to my apartments and we swam for a couple of hours and ate pizza and watched a movie. I have decided Mia will be a fish. :)


And Mykey (my bro-in-law in IRAQ) even called while they were at my house...he's doing alright...and that makes us happiest of all! It was a good day...along with a pretty good couple of weeks.



much love