Figure 8

Tonight is going to be the night for all of the figure skating fans out there. Our ladies are going up against really awesome competition for the gold. I like this Sasha Cohen girl, but sometimes she makes some scary lookin' faces: There was another "scary" pic of her, but I couldn't find it. Of course I know it's because she was exuding confidence over the rink and she did do a really wonderful job. So good on her!

I really enjoyed Emily Hughes' short program. She came in at the last moment and she skated with a little nervousness, but a lot of spirit. I think she could take it all! She's got just enoughhootspa I think. Good on Emily as well!

Good luck to all the women! And don't forget to watch!

Curlers of America: UNITE!!

Well, it's a sad day for the curlers of America. Actually, just for the women. The US women's curling team conceded victory to the UK and are out of the medal round. The men's team is going on to the semi-finals against Canada on Wednesday. Hopefully they'll win and then go for the gold with either Finland or Great Britain. I hope it's the UK. And then we'll stick it to them for the women too!

What was very exciting was the ice dancing! A lot of people of course, don't view this as a "sport" and one that should be included in the olympics. Too bad! Because it is very lovely to watch and it makes me want to be an ice dancer. It's v. exciting! And the US team took Silver. It was the first medal in thirty years for any US Ice Dancing Team. V. good on them!!

There was also some drama going on too with the Italian team. Sheesh! It's also going to be an exciting day for the bobsled teams! I love the olympics!!

Curl, baby, curl..

I had a wonderful time in Austin visiting for Valentine's Day. It was a lovely time and I can't wait to see my wonderful boyfriend again!

While I was visiting, I got the opportunity to rest and relax and watch some Olympic excitement on tv. It has been a bit distressing to know that the olympics is losing out to American Idol, but oh well. I am particularly taken by one sport: curling. I find it fascinating that this is an olympic sport. I'm sure if anyone who follows this sport is reading this, I'll catch some flack. Maybe it's because I don't understand it so well. But I think it's interesting to watch. And equally exciting that the US Women's Team made it to the medal round and will face Sweden tonight!

A little sad that my boyfriend mentioned to me that Baseball is no longer going to be on the lineup for the Summer Olympic games. What a tragedy! In any case, here's some information about curling: http://www.usacurl.org/