So I haven't watched much of the Olympics, and I'm not too happy about it. I watched a little of the opening ceremonies, then was out of town all weekend, so I didn't get to tune in much. But last night I stayed up too late watching the swimmers cut through the water.

It truly amazes me how dedicated these people are to their sports, and how incredible they are at what they do. I watched Michael Phelps annihilate the field in the 100 meter freestyle last night. The funny thing is, I literally hold my breath during swimming events. I don't really know why. Maybe it's because I see people in the water, and want to hold my own breath. Or maybe not. Maybe it's because when you're talking hundredths of a second are the different between gold and bronze, it's intense. It's almost like an action movie, when you are all tense and don't breathe. It's like that for me.

Anyway, because of the Olympics I didn't get to bed until late, so if you watched the morning show today at all you probably saw my eyes were a little saggy. That's probably true most mornings to tell you the truth, I just try really hard to hide my tiredness (is that a word?). I probably don't do a great job of it either.

But it's worth it I suppose, the loss of sleep that is. The Olympics is something that the whole world is involved in. Just think of the scope of that. People from just about everywhere are there. The athletes could care less about the political junk that goes on between countries, and that's what I love most about it. They just get out there and try as hard as they can to beat the other guy, or the other girl. Overall it's pretty cool. I just wish I didn't have to get up so early, or I'd watch a lot more. Who am I kidding, I'll still stay up late and be tired in the morning...again.