A Time to Say 'Thank You'

Yes, yes another blog post about the Olympics...

But I have to say, that with the Olympics coming to a close, it always makes me sad. Fortunately we only have to wait two years for all the records, pageantry, and stories that tug at the heart strings.

Saying that, just in the last week I've been inspired by so many stories of parents supporting the dreams of their children (adult or not, it doesn't matter). So much so, that I called my parents just to say "thanks".

I'm not an Olympic athlete, nor will I ever become one. But my parents gave me life, a roof over my head, higher education, and have supported my decisions in life. I've thanked them many times throughout my life, but an unexpected thank you is always nice.

This one's for you Mom and Dad--thank you for getting me where I wanted to be in life :)

Since when is it pronounced "bay-jing"?

A random thoughts list on the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics:

-the McDonalds commercial that frequently loops (for the new chicken sandwich)--- nasty! Bun, chicken nugget (essentially) and pickle?? wtf?
-Michael Phelps is a mutant
-But Michael Phelps is also AWESOME
-Men's beach volleyball players should wear less clothing
-The little girl whose voice was dubbed for the opening ceremony due to her "features", that IS making the Chinese look worse than if she actually did sing
-Hotties of the games thus far: the Spanish volleyball team, a lot of the eastern European athletes from the opening ceremonies, Ryan Lochte, and Ian Thorpe (even though he is pro and not competing, we still see shots of him gloating at all of the Phelps competitions)
-Bob Costas is so f'ing fake
-I think Dara Torres should've spent more time in the water than the tanning beds during her Olympics hiatus
-I'm getting used to the black blob on Kerry Walsh's shoulder
-Men's gymnastics just isn't as cool this time around without the Hamms

Day 30

And the line outside the Apple Store is finally non-existent!