This is Why I Love America!!

Well, it's that time again... time for the Olympics. Ever since I was little, I have loved watching the Olympics, whether it was the summer or winter year, I was always down for watching. My sisters and I would play that we were in the games, mostly gymnastics and figure skating. I will share with you a good way to play that you are in the Olympics.

For our first event, you will need probably about 3 participants (I imagine more makes for more fun) a large, unzipped sleeping bag, preferably blue, and leotards or swimming suits for each player. Lay out the sleeping bag, in a large, open area. Everyone needs to be dressed in their outfits, with their hair pulled back in a super tight, and super cute ponytail. Glitter in the hair and on the face is encouraged. Take turns doing routines as they would in floor exercise at the Olympics, the real Olympics, and score each other. The winner, obviously, takes gold.

Next event is the balance beam. You will need your same leotard (or swimming suit) and baby powder. Take all the cushions off the couch and put some baby powder on your feet and hands. Use the very edge of the couch as the balance beam. Be careful though, it is likely that the frame of your couch is not the same four inches in width as the Olympic balance beam. So do not attempt any flips, just keep to the basic turns and prancing tricks. Then, once again, score each other. Winner takes gold.

So our last event is actual one from the winter Olympics, but still a good one. You will need a pair of roller blades and leotard and maybe a cute, short, flowing skirt. You will also need a wide open area, preferably in a round, skating rink, shape. Then give it your all and score each other again. If you have more than five players, try doing doubles.

After the game is over, comes the most important part... the medal ceremony. Don't forget to play the national anthem!

Good luck!

I love the Olympics and have loved watching America kick some serious trash, especially in swimming (Go Phelps!) And I am so glad that Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin wiped out the silver and gold in Women's All-around from the Chinese. THIS is why I love America.... cuz we're so freaking amazing at everything we do. Plus, are any of those Chinese girls over the age of 15? Are they even over the age of 13? I would bet they aren't. Oh well, Go USA! I hope we continue to do so well! Woo! And did I mention that I LOVE watching the Olympics??