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Thursday, August 19, 2004

 

Song of the Day: "Lose Yourself" by Eminem

It's really just those couple of lines in the chorus: "Lose yourself in the music the moment you own it, you'd better never let it go. You only get one shot do not miss your chance to blow. The oppurtunity comes once in a lifetime." Paul Hamm. Seriously awesome there at the end after that tragic fall during the vault. That was just... horrible. Seriously. I was like "NOOOOoooooooooooooooooooooooo!" even though i like knew the results already. It hurt to even WATCH it. And then the way he came back. It was a spectacular moment that was ruined by my fucking little brother. Who wouldn't stop talking during the national anthem. Who said "If i were one of those Koreans i would break his legs." Pissed me off. I never want to watch the Olympics ever again with him. I mean, even though i was disappointed that the Chinese guy fell off the high bar, i'm still rooting for the Americans. Afterall, i am an American, and that's what we do in the Olympics: beat incredible odds, pull of incredible feats. Such as today's world record women's relay in swimming. AWESOME. as cool as yesterday's men's relay. Saw Klete Keller rooting for the girls in the stands and my stomach did an adrenaline flip that was still left over from yesterday. Pieter van den Hoogenband had an amazing race today, too. The South African swimmer looked like he was going to take it, but the Flying Dutchman swooped in at the end to take the gold while Ian Thorpe took bronze. Then, Beauty proceeded to swim across four lanes to congratulate the Beast. They make an interesting couple. I admire Ian Thorpe's taste in men... But of course. Pictures.

First off, a couple from yesterday that i didn't have time to scrape up for the post, but i like 'em.

Aw... :)

There's nothing like a bunch of scantily clad men giving each other hugs...

The National Anthem... and Klete Keller. That man looks so much like Lex Luthor from "Smallville." But i love him. If Crocker screwed us in the last relay, Klete Keller more than made up for it.

Even more Lex Luthor-y in this one. I like this one because it's more close up than that other one i had. (The one where Thorpe didn't get his dessert)


An okay picture of the girls. I wish it were closer up, but this is the best i can do for now. Natalie Coughlin... GO BEARS!


Gold medalist Pieter van den Hoogenband. He is so pretty. It's unreal.


Beauty and the Beast.

I was mildly amused when the Flying Dutchman swam across those four lanes to congratulate the Thorpedo. Really. Ian Thorpe, hang onto that man for all you're worth. They are SO about to make out.


And of course, Paul Hamm... whom i'll call "farm boy" (stupid commentators). "Farm boy... fetch me that pitcher?" *sigh* watching him stand on that platform, i could almost block out Peter's fucking voice. The part where his coach told him he'd just won gold, and he was like "No... NO NO!" if i had been watching it by myself, i might've almost shed a tear. Instead i just felt sick to my stomach. Break his legs... i'll break YOUR LEGS, FATASS. And it's interesting to hear him talk. Athletes, they're all quiet and poised when they're in their element, and then the reporters interview them and you go "WHOA, THAT'S what they sound like?" Michael Phelps didn't win any medals today as it was just the 200-m IM qualifying rounds. He looks really good out there, but there's that little Hungarian kid i'm a little worried about. It'd be interesting if he upset the... Phelpsinator... no that doesn't sound right... BUT, for your viewing pleasure...


Alice and i are planning to get two copies of that Vanity Fair. One for me and one for her. Like the tatoo, don't you? hahaha...


Mina says: "I know he's a swimmer and all and they all do that or whatever, but someone needs to tell him he's no longer unknown." o.O DECK-CHANGING! What kind of photographer takes PICTURES OF THAT?


And this one... just cuz it's kind of cute.

Andi 1:05 AM