i have always loved the olympics because for
two weeks you tend to forget the world's problems,
the world comes to your town and everyone gets to
play. you get a chance to rub elbows with people from all over the world and get a chance to have a little national pride
i have seen the olympic torch on three tours.
84, 96, and 02...
in 84 i went to freestyle wrestling, canoeing and the opening set of baseball games.
you get to see some of the best athletes, people who have dedicated their young lives to a sport that probably won't make them rich, famous or get them a job after their careers are over.
it's not just the 16 days that mean alot to these
athletes.....it's going to be the 7 years that lead up to 2010. right about now, in a house in Vancouver there is one or two kids that think, 'hey cool! the olympics are coming to my town....'
maybe you'll see those same kids getting a medal on a podium and you may say to yourself,
'geez I COULD HAVE DONE THAT!!!'
actually its watching people become something larger than any singer, actor or musician for a few weeks....
i'd love to see cameron diaz, that lopez gal, the mathers rapper dude or anyone else try some of the
olympics events.......lol! down hill rapping...
short track speed acting....
sometimes watching people 'do' a 'stupid sport' is far more inspiring that watching people with no talent 'try'to act, sing, rap or try and wrangle their way out of a shoplifting charge...
yeah, some people don't like sports or the olympics ......remember that in 7 years when the circus comes to YOUR TOWN....it's a wonderful sight-you'll notice a real strange party atmosphere in the air...
when it's over and everything goes well for your town you'll savor-and miss-that feeling..the closing ceremonies are always a let down....
who wants a great party to end??
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