2008 Summer Olympics

I've been captivated by this year's Olympics. Probably more than any other. I've been watching the Summer Olympics since I was 8 years old but none stand out as much as this one. The pictures and stories have been inspiring - I read the stories every day. I look at the pictures and certain ones stand out. I think my favorite picture is the one of Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor on the medal stand, celebrating their win.

Here is a link to some of the photos:

http://www.nbcolympics.com/beachvolleyball/photos/galleryid=241833.html

I honestly didn't think Dalhausser and Rogers, the US Men's Beach V-ball team would also win Gold! What an accomplishment for our athletes.

Sadly, swimming is done but now I can sleep a full 8-hrs. I stayed up late every night to watch our swim team do their thing; ever hopeful that Michael Phelps would get his 8 gold medals and that Dara Torres would also medal. Perhaps the most exciting moment was watching Michael Phelp's out-touch his opponent to the wall in the 100 M butterfly - winning by a slim .01 margin.

I also stayed up late to watch the Women's gymnastic team in the individual event finals. Through the team finals and the all-around finals, I wanted to see Shawn Johnson get her gold but each time, it was not to be - she got Silver in both events. She still had not gotten her gold medal so I watched, sitting on the edge of the bed, holding my breath while she did her beam routine. Finally, her goal had been met - GOLD!

Some people reach their dreams; others remain "In Pursuit".