Homesick
August 14, 2008 · Filed under: Personal.
The past few days I’ve been staying at my brother’s house with my grandmother and my nieces. Things didn’t turn out quite like I expected, I’m actually living in hell, a lot of plans were changed around, etc. but that’s not what’s bothering me the most. What bothers me is that I miss being home. And I honestly didn’t think I’d miss it so much.
Home. With my new microwave (finally!), DVR, wireless internet, selective junk food, books, warm bed with covered up windows so I sleep/live in the dark, my bird to keep me amused… I miss all of it. The past few days I’ve been spending time with my nieces who so far have made me watch High School Musical, Drake and Josh, iCarly, and a whole bunch of other stuff I really could care less about.
My sister and her friend (who, by the way, are 30 years old) made plans to take me to a club wearing a tube top and getting plastered because apparently, that’s fun! And exciting! And shouldn’t I do something rather than lounge around the house all day? Why yes, yes I can do something: grow up. Why can’t you?
Tomorrow I leave in the morning for Home Sweet Home. I just hope I can make it through tonight. Supposedly we’re going to watch a scary movie and shriek like little girls. I am so excited for that, I cannot even begin to tell you. Hooray.
Olympics 2008
August 10, 2008 · Filed under: Personal.
Yes, this is another post about the Olympics. I can’t help it. I watched the Opening Ceremony Friday night and I was just in awe of all of the performances. Here are some pictures of the event because I couldn’t describe it well enough to give you an idea of how beautiful it was (for those that didn’t watch). I’ve seen a few events so far: archery, basketball, swimming, rowing, some cycling, and weightlifting. I’m looking forward to more swimming, diving, and gymnastics.
And it’s funny because a year ago I would never have been interested in watching events like these at all. But this year it’s different. I don’t know if it’s because I’ve actually been following some of the athletes and their profiles/medals, or if it was the amazing opening ceremony, or if maybe I just don’t have anything interesting to do other than watch games on tv. But I find it so exciting. These people are regular human beings just like you and me. They have talent, drive, and discipline. And some events don’t even need talent—hello, rowing? Weightlifting? Anyone can do this, and that’s what I like about it. It’s not the same as a superhero in a comic or in a movie because reality tells us different (e.g. I don’t know any human spiders) and our imagination plays a part. I watch these people break 20-year records and win gold medals and I enjoy the fact that it’s all possible.
I guess that’s why I’m into it this year. I’m rooting for the people who took the time to stick to a sport, work really hard for four years, and compete doing what they love. And if you watch the Olympics, that’s pretty much everybody. If you’re watching this year, what events do you enjoy watching?
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