I’ve got it. I really didn’t see it coming. It keeps me up at night and constantly distracted.

I have Olympic fever. Woooooo!!!! Go USA!!

It all started last Saturday night. A group of us (about 10 people actually), were enjoying dinner at Al’s Pizza when we realized- MICHAEL PHELPS is going for his first gold medal in this Olympics. As we all huddled around to get a view of this iconic athlete, the energy was contagious. We caused quite a scene, but it didn’t matter- the cheering continued and the celebration had everyone on their feet when his first gold was achieved.

And that’s when it started.

So for the last 5 nights I have been glued to NBC.
I’ve caught a few beach volleyball games, but my main focus has been swimming and gymnastics (and when track and field begins, I’ll have my fix!). I’ve seen Mr. Phelps win all 6 of his Gold’s so far, the girls get their silver and the boys get their bronze gymnastics medals. Why am I so tired at the moment? Because I had to see Nastia and Shawn battle it out…and it was amazing!

The thing I really like about the games, they tell you SO MUCH information about the athletes, their stories, more info about Beijing than you can handle, calorie intakes, etc…

Here are a few things I’ve learned and/or decided:

The Chinese confuse the age 16 with a small child.

Michael Phelps eats 12,000 calories a day, his wingspan is 6’7 and he doesn’t have time for girls. (but when you do Mike, CALL ME!)

Shawn Johnson and Nastia Luckin are roommates in the Olympic Village- last night must have been interesting!

Wedding rings can get lost in the sand easily.

There is a soundtrack on iTunes! I for sure bought it.

When it’s 8:00am here, it’s 8:00pm there- thanks today show!

The Chinese architecture is out of control! The Water Cube and Bird’s Nest- wow!

Pretty kids can’t sing.

I heart Bella Karoli.

Shawn Johnson had THE BEST floor exercise music- August’s Rhapsody.

The French should not talk smack.

Goggles filling up with water would make me upset too.

Watching the USA Men’s gymnastics team prove everyone wrong w/ a medal was inspiring.

I haven’t given too many other sports a chance.

The men’s 4x100-meter freestyle relay was breathtaking.

If you go to the official Olympic website it pops up in Chinese first.

Just a few of my observations that my exhausted brain could think of….

The best part is, you really can’t help but to be proud.
Needless to say I am looking forward to what’s to come! I almost declined an invite to the new restaurant Orsey tonight, due to Michael’s 10:10pm 100-meter butterfly race, but hey- a girl’s gotta eat! DVR it is!

KRB