The Longest Week Ever: Day 1

Nicole is currently on her bed doing her school work.

Ethan is currently on his bed doing his school work.

Daniel is currently sitting at the dining room table doing his school work.

Dad is about to make a trip to Ashland setting some wireless internet up.

Mom is in NYC wandering the snow-covered streets with her two sisters, brother-in-law, baby niece, and a great dane. They will be very safe with Cleo (the dog) by their side.

I am currently updating my blog and then it's off to school for me as well.

I love the olympics. It really makes me get all patriotic.
One of my favorite sports to watch is ski-jumping.
Last night as I was eating supper, I sat on the couch laughing incredibly hard saying "YES! That is so awesome! I want to do that for a living! I want to be a ski-jumper!"
At that point my dad walked into the living room with a look of disbelief on his face and questions "Did you just say you wanted to do this for a living?" I said "Yes." He responds with "Uh...do you have any idea how much they get paid? It's not like the NBA you know." "Well...okay, maybe I'd like to take it up as a hobby."

I remember vividly the desire to start a career in short-track speedskating during the 2002 olympics. Some of you may remember this obsession:

Yes, that's right, Apolo Anton Ohno.
Short Track Speed Skating star.
In 2002 he won Gold in the 1500m, and Silver in the 1000m

I was all about Apolo Ohno.
My mom bought me his book.
I bought bandanas because he wore them.
I gave my cat the middle name of "Anton".
I printed off photos of him.

There was literally a shrine to Apolo Ohno in my room.
Though it was not meant to be a shrine, it was.

This year I am continuing to watch him compete, but the obsession is long gone. I was 13, okay? Anyway...
During these olympics he is racing in the men's 500m, 1000m, 1500m, and the 5000m relay.
The 1500m has already happened, and, sadly, he did not even place. Something happened and he lost his balance and almost fell, and ended up placing 4th in the semifinal.
Sad, sad, sad.

So now you've probably learned more about Apolo Anton Ohno than you expected, and I'm off to get some school done!