If you know me at all, you know that I love the Olympics more than most. In college, I made my roomates watch the figure skating finals with me and commanded that they 1) pay attention 2) get excited  3) watch till the end, even if it meant they were tired in class and 4 ) love Dick Button's bizarre comments as much as me.

It comes as no surprise that the Olympics right now have become my main focus. Last night, I watched all 5 hours of programming. Im not ashamed. So, as my "gift" to you, being the self proclaimed Olympics expert that I am, here's my thoughts so far.

1) Bob Costas is as charming as ever. It would be my dream come true to one day join him in the  "IBC"

2) Brendan Hansen winning the bronze over Kitajima and saying " This is the shinest Bronze medal you will ever see" was one of my favorite moments. Tied closely with the American women winning the silver in syncronized diving.

3) What is with the Fab Five's ponytails?? Im glad they've toned down the use of those metal clippies that Shannon Miller was oh, so fond of, but please pull the ponytail ALL the way through (like Jordyn and the entire Russian Federation) or put it in a bun.

4) The gynasts make it look so easy that I acutally got on the floor of my apartment last night and tried to do a handstand. Call me the flying squirrel, or elephant. Your choice.

5) Oh, Bela Karolyi - still as awesome as he was in the days of the magificent 7.

6) The olympics always remind me of one of my best friends Danielle. We realized early on in college of our co- LOVE of the olympics. There are few people who can name all memebers of the magnificent 7 at the drop of a hat and be willing to imitate Keri Strug wtih you.  And years later, we can read each other minds even 800 miles away during them.