-or- One of my favorite times
I can't believe it has already been four years.
Living in Utah in 2002 was a fun experience. No, I did not get to go to any Olympic events live. Not only did I live a ways away, but it was notoriously difficult to get time off and tickets for folks like me (read: students supporting families). And so we had to enjoy them through the miracle of television. Still, seeing places I had been, recognizing city streets, buildings, even mountain peaks I had climbed, biked or gone skiing on was a blast.
The time is upon us again, but of course, not in a location I know anything about. But it doesn't seem to make a difference. I am just excited. And I am not even really a sports fan! Sure, I love to play sports, but I don't watch much more than my beloved ACC basketball and then all of March Madness and the NCAA tourney I can get.
But there is something about the Olympics. For me, at least, they do still seem to transcend politics, nationality, and sports to become something more. I suppose I still see in these athletes the fire and drive to be their very best, a true demonstration of the power of the human spirit. It excites and invigorates me.
So, for the next couple of weeks, I will be turning my eyes toward Torino.
