2010 Winter Olympics Logo

I, along with probably millions of other people around the world, have been watching the Winter Olympics. I have seen some very exciting moments, some sad moments, and some boring ones. It always makes me proud to watch America win medals, and it makes me dream of one day being on a podium. I know that is probably not realistic; most of the people you see at that level have been the best in the business since they were very young.

Of course I was very saddened to learn about the luger from the country of Georgia dying in a practice run. That really puts a damper on a festival that is otherwise supposed to be about happiness, competition and unity. At least his death might save the lives of others; after his accident, improvements were made to the luge run to make it safer and slower. 

Nodar Kumaritashvili

My favorite sport to watch is snowboarding. I used to be an avid snowboarder myself. I even owned one, but sold it when I moved back to Florida. I guess our state is not really the venue for something like that. I can’t imagine why. Watching the snowboarders carve up the slopes and jumps makes me want to do it again. I even found myself wondering what life would be like if I moved to Canada or Colorado and lived the life of a ski bum. I could get up every morning and head to a mountain and board all day long. I suppose that isn’t setting the bar very high career-wise, but it sure sounds like a good time. Who knows, if I did that long enough, I might even end up on an Olympic podium someday. 

-Mason