The Olympics

I've been watching the Olympics. I've been looking forward to it since I was in Paris last summer. At that time they were already doing construction work getting ready. They were especially doing a lot of work on the part that is across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower.

I tried recording shows so I could watch the events later. I used the "record all" feature on my DVR. The first day I had 72 shows recorded. So I had to change my strategy. I've watched one to three hours each night. Its been fun, but I'm starting to get Olympics fatigue. I only have two or three days left, so I can do it. Its kind of like running the Olympics marathon. 

I've been rooting for France and Jamaica mostly. I'm afraid I have been rooting against the USA. I'm not unpatriotic. I just like rooting for the underdog. I think that the USA basketball team beat Laos is not a great accomplishment. 

I'm guessing that a lot of the people that root for the USA team also root for the Dodgers, Yankees, Lakers, Celtics, and Chiefs. I'm pretty sure they ae the same peole that rooted for the Gosden State Warriors and New England Patriots about five years ago. These people are commonly known as "front runners". I guess if associating yourself with a winner makes you feel like a winner, then ok. Its important to have good self-esteem, so whatever works for you.