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I never watched very many sports, except for baseball when my Dad was alive. I enjoyed going to Dodger games with him. My husband and I have gone to three Diamondbacks games in the 17 years we have lived in Arizona. We live more than 200 miles from where they play.
My husband isn’t a huge sports fan either, although he will occasionally watch football, golf or tennis. He doesn’t follow any teams.
I am, however, an avid Olympics fan. I don’t enjoy watching every sport – wrestling and skeet shooting, for instance, I find totally boring. However, unless I am working, during every waking hour, I am glued to the television watching the Olympics. My husband finds me amusing to watch, because I jump up and down, cheering and yelling at the TV. It is so exciting to me.
So, I was thinking about why – non-sports fan that I am – I love watching and following the Olympics. After really giving it some thought, I came up with two reasons.
One. When watching the Olympics, we are watching young men and women who have spent many years of their lives training, dedicating their lives to their sport. We are watching some of the best athletes in the world, and some who are not so great, but even they have worked for years to qualify for the Olympics. Some are incredible athletes who have excelled at their sport, and at the Olympics, their performance doesn’t live up to the abilities. I feel so sorry for them to have come all this way only to disappoint themselves.
All this they have done as amateurs. They will not be paid money for all the work they have done. (I realize, of course, that most are supported by sponsors, their families, etc.) They have done it for their country and the glory of the sport. Some of the top stars will be paid for endorsing products, television appearances and such, but they did not get involved or practice for years on end for that reason. Instead, it is the result of their achieving greatness and performance at the Olympics.
The second thing that I believe attracts me to the Olympics is my patriotism for my country, the United States of America. I am so proud of the U.S. Olympic Teams. I watch them perform, what often seems to me, impossible feats and I scream and yell and cheer MY team on! When one of our team members wins a race by 100th of a second, I am thrilled! When they lose by 100th of a second, I am saddened.
Once I realized this, it made perfect sense to me. For those of you who are sports fans, this is my perspective, my opinion, the way I see it…
Many professional athletes earn multi-millions of dollars. Professional athletes also worked very hard to get to the professional ranks. However, their goal was to make their sport a career. I am certain they love their sports too. However, their goals and reasons for performing well are different.
So, I will continue watching the Olympics this year and every four years thereafter as these young Olympians continue to demonstrate to the children and adults watching them the meaning of dedication, determination and patriotism.
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 | | | |  | | Great Information And Thank You Very Much.... |
| | |  | | Julie, I feel that same way about the Olympics. I have my favorite sports and I wouldn't miss watching and cheering the champions on. Thanks for your wonderful story. |
| | |  | | Excellent analogies Julie. We do what we do for the love of it. We do it when we don't get paid and when we get paid we still do it for the love of it. It's got to be fun and it's got to be meaningful. Thanks for sharing your heart. |
| | |  | | Although I was cheering for the USA, I felt bad for the young Russian girl who fell off the balance beam. She had worked so hard, for so long, and her hopes were dashed by the fall. |
| | |  | | Julie , A wonderful blog. A tear comes to My eye as I watch these Young people. They are the role models for children.
The True spirit of America. Will share. |
| | |  | | I am staying up way too late every night watching the Olympic coverage and loving it!! I continue to be amazed at what our athletes (as well as the ones from other countries) are able to achieve and am so proud to have these incredible people representing the United States of America! |
| | |  | | Great blog. Love the games. |
| | | | | Great feedback from you all! I appreciate you taking the time to read this blog, comment and for the acknowledgement that I am today's FMOD. Very exciting! |
| | |  | | Great Blog Julie I don't watch sports either but I have turn on the Olympics |
| | |  | | I am a kind like you. i am not into sport at all. Though when my Dutchies start playing football, suddenly I get very exciting :). Unfortunately this year was not that good though still a lot of fun! Jolanda Life Coach |
| | |  | | Thanks for sharing these great thoughts! |
| | |  | | Congratulations on being The Featured Member Of The Day Julie, and thanks for sharing another great blog. Well said! |
| | |  | | Julie, lovely post! Thanks for your patriotism and for you support of the Olympic Games! Kudos! |
| | |  | | Indeed a must see every four years Julie! Thanks for sharing and continued success! |
| | |  | | As always a great blog post. I love reading you blog post. |
| | | | | Great Information And Thank You Very Much.... |
| | |  | | It is indeed interesting how people with no interest in sport will watch the Olympics. I think you have hit the nail on the head about why this is the case - national pride is a great uniter, especially behind those that have sacrificed so much just to get the chance to represent thier homeland. TB&L |
| | |  | | Thank you Julie and congratulations on being FMOTD |
| | |  | | Great post Julie - its truly amazing the things they do! Go USA! |
| | |  | | We're not doing so badly either, over here !
Enjoyed your post Julie and conratulations on becoming the Featured Member Of The Day - well done, a champion ! |
| | | | | I am so proud of the US women's gymnastics team! Some went through some great hardships to get to the Olympics - as did many other Olympians. Some of their stories are truly amazing, and we all should be inspired by them. Thank you so much for all the great comments. |
| | |  | | Interesting article, we are all like olympians:-) |
| | |  | | Great blog Julie, keep your eye out for an Irish girl in the 400 meter hurdles. She is 200/1 with the bookies to win the gold medal . :) |
| | |  | | It almost brings me to tears when the US wins a gold medal, we are so, so proud of them for doing it for themselves and our country.
Have a great day and GO USA |
| | |  | | Great blog post Julie google+ & tweeted for you :) |
| | |  | | Read and liked rated 5 stars |
| | |  | | Nice blog good content Go USA & IBO |
| | |  | | Well said Julie! thank you for sharing your thoughts. |
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