Television Nomad

Sometimes, I feel that's what Furman has changed me into (among other things). I've had such precious little free time these days that I rarely can sit down and watch television. Oh, there are a select few shows that I make time for, including Lost and The Weather Channel (quit laughing). And if I want mindless entertainment, there's always FU2. But other than that, I hardly ever watch. Thankfully, that seems to be the case for quite a few of my friends.

So, as a result, I missed the opening night of the Olympics. But I did read an online news article about Michelle Kwan, nine-time U.S. Figure Skating champion who has won a silver and bronze medal in her last two Olympic contests. She's the hometown favorite, I guess you could say, but this year, she's been slowed by a groin injury. Bad enough to keep her out of the Grand Prix contests, and to warrant a waiver to play on the Olympic squad. However, her practice session on the ice didn't go very well. According to the news article, she managed to land a single flip, landed with two feet on a triple flip, crashed hard on another attempt, and then turned a third try into a double instead. She ended up cutting her practice short. Now her statements make it seem as though she might withdraw from the Olympics because she still isn't healthy enough. She holds the sport with pride, and wouldn't want to embarrass herself out there when it's the real thing. I understand that. It'd be a shame, though. She's 25 years old, so this might be her last realistic chance to get the gold. But oh well. Gold medals aren't everything.

It's cold and drippy up here. So it looks like I'm staying in tonight where it's cozy and warm. Tomorrow should be sunny, though. I'll wait to venture out to the dreaded computer lab then. Until later, goodnight and God bless!

Song of the Day: Alathea - "Runaway Heart"

Verse of the Day: "Don't be deceived, my dear brothers. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created." - James 1:16-18