#London2012...

“The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part; the essential thing in life is not conquering but fighting well.”  -Pierre de Coubertin

Oh, hello again! To say I've been distracted by the Summer Olympics is quite possibly the understatement of the year; I have been CONSUMED. My obsession began with the quirky opening ceremonies and has only intensified with each passing day. Given the myriad of ways to be "plugged-in", and the sheer number of events, one can easily occupy nearly every hour in the day by watching/reading/commenting/sharing these epic displays of sportsmanship and athleticism. Case in point, a phone call I received from a friend today:

Her: Hi, whatcha doin'?
Me: Sitting in my pj's live streaming the Games.
Her: Do I have to come over there and burn your pj's? I think you're in need of an Olympic intervention!
Me: Ummmmm, talk to you later!

In my defense, I do not entirely disagree with her that I may be in need of an intervention, but the gold medal beach volleyball match was just starting (yes, it was 4pm Eastern) and I really needed to focus on Kerri and Misty's THREE-PEAT!!! Seriously, I wouldn't have been able to live with myself if I missed seeing this record, third-straight, gold-medal-winning, celebratory exchange LIVE...

Cameron Spencer/Getty Images



That said, the frustrating/upsetting "real" World can wait. I am going to continue to live in my live-streaming cocoon of excellent sportsmanship and superior athleticism for as long as I can; it's good for my psyche. I encourage all of you to join me...