Like everyone else, I'm pretty much in an Olympics-induced sleep deprivation stupor. Seriously, I've probably committed malpractice any number of times this week, and certainly I should not be behind the wheel of any functioning automobile. There are dishes in the sink, I haven't made the bed in days, and the bags under my eyes will serve nicely if I want to avoid plastic grocery sacks at the market.
It's been so so so worth it. I love an opening ceremony that cost more than the GDP of many nations, and puts every penny to jawdroppingly stunning use. I love the technology that takes you from air straight underwater with the divers and then shows their trajectories in a time-lapsed overlay. I love how watching Kobe alley-oop to Lebron James makes me go really really fast on the elliptical machine. I love Shawn Johnson and Kerri and Misty, and Michael Phelps. I REALLY love me some Aaron Piersol, and wouldn't kick Eamon Sullivan out of bed for eating crackers.
Live, on three hour tape delay, it's all Olympics, all the time round these parts, and promises to stay as such for the next 9 days. Go USA!
I know, I'm totally dying up here. Good for you for getting a workout alongside. I find myself constantly torn between wanting to watch and wanting to go out and doing something athletic - and the couch always wins.
And there's something about the Olympics. I find myself mesmerized even by sports that I wouldn't drive across town to see - like weightlifting? Compelling television!!
Posted by: TasterSpoon | August 15, 2008 at 11:42 AM
I'm completely addicted too. Doesn't help matters that CBC (the canadian broadcaster) is showing nearly round-the-clock coverage (most of it repeats but.. still).
I get mocked everytime diving is on about my excitement over the camera that follows the diver all the way underwater. Stupid Boy doesn't know cool technology when he sees it.
Posted by: lori | August 16, 2008 at 08:37 AM
I heard the opening ceremonies were all CGI.
Which totally explains why George Bush looked a little like Jabba the Hut.
Posted by: melati | August 17, 2008 at 09:46 PM
I've had some late nights and way too early mornings because of the damn olympics. I love them.
Posted by: Chris Cactus | August 21, 2008 at 06:13 AM