"Who's da Bitch Nooooowwwwww?"

I have been all about the Olympics this weekend. Some quite impressive performances from the Americans, but none as impressive as the Men's 4x100 Freestyle Final. If you did not get to see it, you need to look it up online. There was plenty of drama going to the race as one of the French swimmers (Bertrand) claimed that they were going to "smash the Americans." Well, we smashed them, smashed the World Record by 4 seconds, Jason Lezak recorded the fastest split time in history to chase down Bertrand for the win, and Bertand also lost his former world record in the 100 free to one of the bronze metal winning Australians. And in other miracles, a Black man was swimming! I'm just playing, but seriously America is awesome.

I love the Olympics so much. I especially enjoy the surge of patriotism that I feel for these two and a half weeks. Even as I have been blogging I am watching the Men's gymnastics team finals and screaming at the US high bar routines (which we rocked). It was looking like we may be able to get the silver, but ended up with the bronze which is still better than many thought after looking two team members to injury. One thing that has bothered me about the men's gymnastics team is all of their commentary and enthusiasm. It has been a bit fratboyesque. Normally I wouldn't mind that since this is sports we are dealing with, and at the highest level. However, these guys are kinda goofy looking and about 5 foot tall. Comments like, "Yeah baby, we jumpin' in the river tonight," or "Dat's how we roll," or "How you doin' America," seem a little out of place. I'm off to bed. Keep enjoying the games and I will continue to report (aka make snarky comments).

I Wet Myself at the Gym

I am going to start this off by saying that I did not pee my pants at the gym. If I had, I would never post it online.

I have been going back to the gym lately and it has been great. I have more energy, am starting to tone up, and in general feel better. However I am finding a bit of a problem.

First of all I am hungry all of the time which I am dealing with. The real problem though is that I am peeing like it's my job. I normally drink a lot of water, but when I go to the gym it gets so much worse. I carry my G-town Nalgene with me everywhere. It holds 40ozs. of water, and I drink about 4 bottles full at work each day. During an hour at the gym, I also drink around 3 bottles. Add this to my coffee regimen, and I am busting at the seams everyday. All is good for the skin, but I am sure Kelly, our receptionist, thinks there is something wrong with me going back and forth to the bathroom 3 times an hour (I don't think I have an enlarged prostate or other bladder issues). Plus the other 3 times that I have to pee after I get in bed and before I actually fall asleep are annoying. Oh well...

Olys or Bust

I am ridiculously excited about the Olympics that are about to start tomorrow. I am even having a BBQ to watch and celebrate. I t is just so exciting being able to see the world come together, to celebrate all of these people with great talent. I am not a huge sports fan, but these people are truly remarkable.

I am sure I am in for many sleepless nights as I get trapped watching canoing at 3am. One article that I read said that the Olympics are the best reality show ever. I think it's true. Plus knowing the Chinese, they are going to put on a great show (despite the smog). The arcitecture alone is amazing. Prepare yourself for regular Olys updates on the emerging stories of the day.

The other thoughts that keeping coming to my mind is that after the Olys end, it will be time for college football and tailgating at the U! Oh it is so much fun. I need to end this post. I am shaking.