I love the Olympics. I love the feeling of excitement as the Olympics get closer. I'm a huge fan of the Summer Olympics, although I admit to religiously watching the Winter Olympics too. Some day, I will figure out why curling is a sport!

My original plan four years ago was to save up and be in China for the next three weeks for the Olympics. Like all best intended plans, it didn't actually happen. (But I'll make it to the next Olympics). What I love about the Olympics is that despite all that goes on in the world that isn't necessarily good or productive, all countries, whether friends or enemies, can put our animosity to the side for sixteen days of friendly sport and competition, and it's allowable for each other to show pride in our respective countries, and share in the moments of pride for those from other countries. More...