So, for the first time in my entire life, I sat down and watched the Olympics every day they were on. My reason for this was that my best friend was in Europe and I had literally nothing better to do.
Let me tell you, I have gotten so emotionally invested in these games.
Just the fact that we can watch the expression of some of these people's deepest hopes and dreams and watch as they accomplish them is literally amazing to me. To see people who have refused to let circumstances ruin their dreams--whether it be amputations, injuries, homelessness--is so inspiring to me. And I don't care how bubble gum lollipop this sounds.
I really and truly care about all of these Olympians and when they lose, I empathize, and when they win, I celebrate. I can't even believe I have to wait another four years until I'll be able to watch these people and events again.
I'll be twenty. I'll be at college. I'll be voting and be legally allowed to get tattooed. I won't be watching them with my family.
I am actually saddened by that. It's so ridiculous but I feel like I'm going to miss these Olympics. I already miss them!
That feels extremely amazing to me.
I hope I'll still be as excited about them as I was this year.
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