Finally I can get some sleep! The games are over.

The U.S. Open is this week. 

Wozniak and Davenport are playing now. 

I didn't get sucked into the Olympics this time around, although I did follow some of the gymnastics and swimming.  I didn't see the opening or closing ceremonies either.  ;(

HI ELLIE!

Yea, I thought so too, but now I'll just be filling that spot with Active Rain!!  I was a little sad to see it end.  I can't remember ever enjoying the Olympics so much!!

Have a great week!

If you missed the opening/closing ceremonies you didn't miss much. Boring and monotonous. They kept doing the same thing over and over.  500 people dancing in unison is cool for about 5 minutes, but when it drags on for hours its just a snoozefest.

The best part of the Olympics this year was in the swimming pool, on the sand volleyball court, on the gymnastics floor, on the basketball court and at the track.  Michael Phelps is the greatest swimmer of all time and in my opinion the greatest Olympic athlete of all time. The US gymnastics teams fought hard for their medals and Nastia and Shawn did us proud with their Gold performances. The "Redeem" team did what we should have been doing all along, dominating the hoops. The volleyball duo of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh were once again dominating, exciting and completely entertaining.  Bolt's performances on the track were nothing short of amazing, he shocked everyone with his lightning speed and I'm sure he'll continue to do so in the future.

I can't wait to see Phelps return in 2012, until then I look forward to seeing him on billboards and in commercials all over the place. He truly deserves the success that he has found.

Ellie,  That is no joke.  I was watching the US Men's volleyball Thursday night when the US went up 2-0 with one set to wn.  This was around midnight.  It went into 5 sets and I didn't go to bed until 2:00am.  I am glad they later won the gold.

I did not watch much of the Olympics this time around but what I did see was exciting.  I am amazed at the skill and dedication the athletes have.

I didn't see the closing ceremony but I thought the opening ceremony was spectacular.  I enjoyed these games but I was disappointed by the coverage.  I definitely agree with you about the medals.  The total medals is phenomenal but you have to consider the # of gold medals as well.