Beijing Olympics 2008

[xizi 0]

The opening ceremony was held successfully last night in Beijing. Even though I couldn't be there in person, in stead, I could only sit in front of the TV with Mom, I felt so proud. I knew Hodgie also cared about such a big event, because he mentioned it to me during the daytime, and he asked me when the opening ceremony started. I knew I couldn't force him to watch it at the same time with me, since it was 5:00am his time. But still, I gave him e-mail with my emphasis about the Beijing Olympics.

Fortunately, he started to watch it at around 7:20pm, August 8, 2008 his time. He said:" It's incredible. When I turned the TV on, I was glued it, except for the commercials time when I could cook a little bit. I cried for the opening ceremony several times. I've never seen such a ceremony like that, ever. It's amazing. It also reminded me the ceremony of Chongqing 10 years anniversary. At that time, we were there and saw it alive.(Hodgie came to Chongqing to see me in May last year.) This time, even though we couldn't be there and see it alive, all Asians should be proud. I wish I were there."

I was deeply moved by what he said. Perhaps both of us are Asians, we can understand eastern culture better. He is right, I love Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony. It's very Chinese and original.

Today, I went to donate blood, being company with my uncle. I only donated 200ml, while my uncle donated 300ml. It's been the second time for both of us to donate blood. Hodgie called me when I was ready to donate my blood. He has known I've experienced it in the past time. But he was still wondering why I decided to do it suddenly. Well, I actually don't have any kind of so called "reasons", it's just the responsibility on my mind. If I'm good enough physically, I want to try my best to help others.

From the blood station, I knew that there're so many people donating blood yesterday because of it's the beginning of Beijing Olympics. All of them were in a long line waiting. Some of them couldn't even donate their blood because of the increasing number of people. I was surprised. For me, I didn't think too much. It's just what I should do. I only hope that everything will go well with Beijing Olympics. No more negatives events.

Good luck to Beijing Olympics! Good luck to China, my mother country!

[Carol and Bruno 0]

The opening ceremony was held successfully last night in Beijing. Even though I couldn't be there in person, in stead, I could only sit in front of the TV with Mom, I felt so proud. I knew Hodgie also cared about such a big event, because he mentioned it to me during the daytime, and he asked me when the opening ceremony started. I knew I couldn't force him to watch it at the same time with me, since it was 5:00am his time. But still, I gave him e-mail with my emphasis about the Beijing Olympics.

Fortunately, he started to watch it at around 7:20pm, August 8, 2008 his time. He said:" It's incredible. When I turned the TV on, I was glued it, except for the commercials time when I could cook a little bit. I cried for the opening ceremony several times. I've never seen such a ceremony like that, ever. It's amazing. It also reminded me the ceremony of Chongqing 10 years anniversary. At that time, we were there and saw it alive.(Hodgie came to Chongqing to see me in May last year.) This time, even though we couldn't be there and see it alive, all Asians should be proud. I wish I were there."

I was deeply moved by what he said. Perhaps both of us are Asians, we can understand eastern culture better. He is right, I love Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony. It's very Chinese and original.

Today, I went to donate blood, being company with my uncle. I only donated 200ml, while my uncle donated 300ml. It's been the second time for both of us to donate blood. Hodgie called me when I was ready to donate my blood. He has known I've experienced it in the past time. But he was still wondering why I decided to do it suddenly. Well, I actually don't have any kind of so called "reasons", it's just the responsibility on my mind. If I'm good enough physically, I want to try my best to help others.

From the blood station, I knew that there're so many people donating blood yesterday because of it's the beginning of Beijing Olympics. All of them were in a long line waiting. Some of them couldn't even donate their blood because of the increasing number of people. I was surprised. For me, I didn't think too much. It's just what I should do. I only hope that everything will go well with Beijing Olympics. No more negatives events.

Good luck to Beijing Olympics! Good luck to China, my mother country!

Though I am not Asian, last night's ceremony was very moving, inspiring and unforgettable. I teared up many times throughout and could only imagine the pride that the Chinese here in America were feeling. What would have made it perfect for me was to have been there to experience it live.

[Yiyi and Chris 0]

JUST ONE WORD

[endoftheroad 1]

I have only been watching the Olympic opening ceremonies live since 1968 but this was the best by far!

[Mononoke28 134]

We watched it Sunday night and they the whole ceremony was simply spectacular. We were at a loss for words, it was wonderful.

Diana

[Yiyi and Chris 0]

Wow the gymnastics were awsome... I mean USA ruled!!! they only had 4 athletes for each event, the other one that were supposed to participate got injured... and even like that they got 2nd place but they definetly would have got 1st if it weren't for that....

[Arlington 5]

My wife is fired-up about the Ecuadorian race walker, Jefferson Perez, who will compete for the first time on Saturday. He's about their only hope!

http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/07/07/...s-Swan-Song.php

The Latin American medals totals to date are:

Cuba=2 (both in Judo)

Brazil=2 (both in Judo)

Colombia=1 (weightlifting)

Argentina=1 (Judo)

[Arlington 5]

Latin America Medal Update (11pm - Aug 12)

Argentina: 1b = 1 (women's judo)

Brazil: 3b = 3 (men's & women's judo)

Colombia: 1s = 1 (men's weightlifting)

Cuba: 1s 1b = 2 (men's & women's judo)

Mexico: 1b = 1 (women's synch diving)

Total: = 8

M. Phelps: 4g

[*SunRay* 1]

JUST ONE WORD

Ditto! I can't wait to see the closing...

[Marlita 0]

it was probably the most amazing thing i have seen so far. incredible!

[Arlington 5]

Latin American & Caribbean Medal Update (Sun. 8/17)

Jamaica 2g 2s = 4 (m's & w's track--100m)

Cuba 1g 3s 4b = 8 (m's wrestling; m's & w's judo; w's shooting)

Brazil 1g 4b = 5 (m's swimming--50m&100m; m's & w's judo)

Colombia 1s 1b = 2 (m's weightlifting; w's wrestling)

Chile 1s = 1 (m's tennis)

Ecuador 1s = 1 (m's track--20km walk)

Trinidad/Tobago 1s = 1 (m's track--100m)

Argentina 1b = 1 (w's judo)

Mexico 1b = 1 (w's synch diving)

Total = 4g 9s 11b = 24

[Arlington 5]

Latin American and Caribbean Medal Update (Thurs., 8/21)

Jamaica 5g 3s 1b = 9 (m's&w's athletics)

Cuba 2g 6s 6b = 14 (w's taekwondo; m's wrestling; w's shooting; m's&w's judo; w's cycling; m's&w's athletics)

Brazil 1g 2s 5b = 8 (m's swimming; w's soccer; w's judo; sailing; m's judo)

Argentina 1g 2b = 3 (w's judo; sailing; m's cycling)

Mexico 1g 1b = 2 (w's synch diving; m's taekwondo)

Panama 1g = 1 (m's athletics)

Colombia 1s 1b = 2 (w's wrestling; m's weightlifting)

Chile 1s = 1 (m's tennis)

Dominican Rep. 1s = 1 (m's taekwondo)

Ecuador 1s = 1 (m's athletics)

Trinidad/Tobago 1s = 1 (m's athletics)

Bahamas 1b = 1 (m's athletics)

Venezuela 1b = 1 (w's taekwondo)

Total: 11g 16s 18b = 45

[*SunRay* 1]

Go Jamaica! Track & Field tomorrow..... Good Luck everyone else!

[SupportOAFJF 0]

Go Jamaica! Track & Field tomorrow..... Good Luck everyone else!