Blahlympics

I know there are a large amount of people out there who only consider the Summer Games the "real" Olympics. Some find the Winter Games so boring they wouldn't care if they went away altogether.

Me, I feel the exact opposite.

I'm far more excited by figure skating and skiing than track and field. That said, I still usually watch the Opening/Closing Ceremonies and some of the events during the Summer. This year? Nada. And I'm not sure why. I mean, yeah, I know boycotting is huge this year. And while I'm sure the intent is admirable, I don't have any strong feelings either way in that regard towards the Beijing Games. I was a little put off by the recent reports of all of China's fakery in the Opening Ceremony (and elsewhere, I'm sure), but even that isn't enough to drive me away.

No, it's just a general apathy. A preoccupation with other things that prevents me from even bothering to tune in. And that's quite something for someone without cable -- my other choices are severely limited! I don't know.... I've turned it on a couple of times -- and usually get volleyball -- but just can't engage. Oh well. Perhaps I'll have more zest for Vancouver, 2010.