We have had so much fun watching, cheering and holding our breath during this first week of the Olympics. So much so, that it got me thinking, in my very own universe, what 'sport' could I go to the Olympics for. I compiled the following list, as well as how I thought I would finish. Basically I am at a loss for blog posts, unless you want to hear more about our trip...Enjoy.- Wire wrapping- Silver Medal. This is a skill learned by the serious jewelry maker. It involves a sterling silver wire, often called dead soft, a few tools and a steady hand. It takes practice, but with dedication, you too can wrap perfect tiny circles around random beads.
- Consecutive Sleeping-Bronze Medal. I think I was born with a natural ability to sleep longer than most people would deem, 'necessary'. I would like to thank all the family genetics that allowed me to get to this point in my training, and hope that after my children have grown I will be able to take this sport to a whole new level.
- Straight Line Sewing- Bronze Medal. I am by no means a skilled seamstress, but if you need something sewn with straight lines, I am all over it. I go as fast as my little pedal will go and I can sew for hours at a time.
- Hula Hooping- Gold Medal. This is a sport I practiced as a young child and after nearly 20 years away from it, i gave it another shot and I am freakin' amazing. At least according to Wii Fit, that is. I can hula 5 hoops at a time and I currently hold the record on Beck's Wii with over 800 rotations in 3 minutes. (What a workout. Wii Fit is going to get it's own dedicated blog post soon, I promise.)
(Not my actual Mii, but I will have to get a photo of my mad skills sometime.)
Basically, she has the best job on the boat. She doesn't have to row, AND she gets to yell at everyone to go faster and what not. Now, if only I could lose a huge amount of weight and a few inches off my height, because- according to all the ones I have seen, they are teeny tiny, so as not to add too much extra weight to the boat.What are your made-up Olympic sports?
11 comments:
You crack me up. I especially like the hula hooping and sleeping events. I might join the sleeping event. At least while I am pregnant. I love sleeping.
I love your posts! They are so imaginative. Although I think you would take the gold in the jewelry event. I was at a craft store in Utah a couple o weeks ago cuz I needed a bracelet for Rylie's wedding reception dress, and your jewelry blows EVERYBODY'S out of the water!
How do you like Wii Fit? Is it worth the $$? I am thinking about getting it.
I love it! And I need to sew 2 blankets this week if you want to volunteer your mad sewing skills because not EVERYONE is as talented as you with the straight lines :)
Here's mine:
Running - bronze medal. I'm not super good at it, and I definitely don't look cute doing it, but I still get up every morning at 5:30 a.m. to run at least 5 miles. Effort counts right?
Giving shots - Silver medal. I'm great at playing darts so giving shots was easy to learn, but still haven't figured out how to give them without causing pain so I'll take a silver. {grin}
Reading - Gold medal. Are you bringing your books for me on Wed? I have mine sitting on my kitchen counter for you so I don't forget.
Oh, Dang Ami- I should have done reading as one, cause in a race to finish a book I would kick butt.
I have the books for you-see ya wed!
Caryn,
If this is what you post when you don't have anything to post, keep it up! I was laughing so much! That was awesome.
As for my own Olympic sports, yea, I'd have to say I'd get a gold for reading, a gold for typing, and a DNF for the marathon (you know, as in "did not finish"). I could probably muster a bronze in make-up application (but it'd have to be a really good day to secure the bronze), and a silver in baking cookies. Speaking of cookies, I'm really in the mood. I think I'll go whip up a batch. Some of them might even get baked.
Honesty, I don't know what I would get the gold, silver, or bronze in. If blogging counts, then a silver at least. Maybe I'd get a gold for Never getting enough Sleep and definately a gold for Watching Olympics until way to late:) Fun post.
caryn, you're funny. and i also would want to be the coxswain. crazy that if they get a medal, she does too! that's the best job.
Girl, you are so funny! I am pretty sure I wouldn't win a gold at anything except for worrying. I do that fantastically well! Oh and probably making lists!! Ha... BTW I am so wanting Wii Fit. I need to come try it before I fork out the dough.
I enjoyed that post!! Too funny. I can join you on sleeping!
Caryn,
You are hysterical and quite an exciting person to be friends with. That was the most creative blog entry I have ever read. *I'll keep reading!
Verlinda
i thought the same thing when i was watching the olympics! the coxswain is the way to go!!!
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