Sniff, Sniff

The Olympics have ended. No more skiing or speed skating or snowboarding. No more drama or falls. No more curling, wow, I know more about curling than I ever thought I would. No more Olympic theme song. Daa-daa-daa-daa-daa-da-da-da-da, it gives me goosebumps every time.

Chris and I have been together through five winter Olympics. This was, of course, Aiden’s first. It is amazing to me how the athletes have such determination and dedication to their sport. Sometimes they train for most of their lives to have a shining moment at the Olympics. It really amazes me. It makes me think that I should be a better role model for my son. Do as I do, sounds better than do as I say.

One thing I need to get off my chest about the coverage of the Olympics is how Bob Costas really made it sound like the end of the world if someone didn’t get a gold. Medaling isn’t enough? These people really gave it their all, at least most of them did. If someone got a silver, it was a “disappointing win”. My goodness, what more could you ask for. I mean, he barely recognized the fact that someone could be better skilled at a sport. It was appalling.

The Olympics is about uniting as a world for two weeks to show off the best sportsmen (and women) of each country. To make it sound so depressing as Bob Costas did each time he would report on the outcome of an event made my blood boil. If the Americans did not perform well enough to win a gold medal he used such negative words to describe their effort. It’s ashame that he could not even bring himself to see the beauty of winning a medal, no matter what the color. Being on the podium is an honor, in my eyes. It not like they tried to be second or third best. They tried to be the best, but only one could rise to the top. Bob Costas, you should be ashamed of yourself, where is your Olympic spirit?

Ok, I’m down off my soapbox. Until the 2008 Summer Olympics, I bid everyone a good night.

Add comment February 26th, 2006