Watching the summer Olympics always makes me think of the 1984 Olympics which is the first time I remember watching any Olympic games. The thing I remember most is watching Mary Lou Retton capture the gold as the all-around gymnast. It was such an exciting and dramatic moment. I was captured by this feisty, talented gymnast as I dreamed about the possibility of one day becoming an Olympic champion.
Tonight, I'm watching another American be awarded the coveted gold medal for the women's all-around. Although I have long since realized that I will never be standing on an Olympic podium, it is, nonetheless, an exciting and proud moment to watch.
Even though many years have passed since 1984, and many champions have come and gone, the beauty of the Olympics is that some things remain constant--the feeling of unity, pride, patriotism, and, most surprisingly, all those gymnasts from other countries who still wear blue eye shadow.
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oh mia, you're so funny! i love the blue eye shadow!
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