Out in the Ether Again!

8.16.2008 by Savvy Suzy

Photo by spiicytuna ~ Flickr

I took a slight detour the past few months — need to get back to discovering new and interesting things and places — before summer moves out of here! And it is moving fast!! I went to a place called…

in·tro·spec·tion (n.) ~ observation or examination of one’s own mental and emotional state, mental processes, etc.; the act of looking within oneself. (Dictionary.com)

and

re·flec·tion (n.) ~ a fixing of the thoughts on something; careful consideration. (Infoplease)

I’ll be visiting those two places again. Discovered some interesting things while there, especially in the beginning of August, just after the earth did a bit of rumbling. But prior to that I went through some turbulence myself called…

grumb·ling (n) ~ an expression of discontent; complaint; unhappy murmur; growl. (Dictionary.com)

…as opposed to a…

rant (v) ~ to speak or declaim extravagantly or violently; talk in a wild or vehement way; rave: The demagogue ranted for hours. (Dictionary.com)

I can’t say I’m really ranting that much. Maybe I did during April Fools. Oh well…enough of that. ; )We’re moving on!

We’ve got our bags packed (Just one!) We/Me travel light (That is, my little avatar and me.) Come along you can go too! Time is of the essence, because summer is running out!

Where are we going? We’re a bit late, by a week or so, but they have another week to go at the…

(Official Site)

Olympic Games in, Beijing, China

Where we get to see the “Bird’s Nest“

Photo by ellybelly ~ Flickr.com

You know, I have followed the games more or less over the years, and I was hesitant to watch this year, because of all the “Human Rights” issues goings on within China. We have fellow Americans, who have travelled there to participate, so at least I could watch the first day extravaganza. We decided to Tivo the Opening Ceremonies, because that is usually the main thing we watch, usually me, along with the closing ceremonies.

This year we watched the ceremonies, a few days after the 08.08.08 opening day. I have to say, that I was amazed. It was a really beautiful ceremony. Now how come they can’t get their act together when it comes to the way they treat their citizens and improving their air quality, is my question? In the United States we have our problems, too, don’t get me wrong, but it is a work in progress. I do digress.

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Official TV Coverage: nbcOlympics.com

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Photo by beaseandbean

More gorgeous photos like the one above when you click this link.

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Mahalo has a nice coverage of information about the Olympics

– including talking to people on the street:

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I didn’t get to watch that much, but I’ve found out late in the games that this was the best way for me to keep up with what was going on at the Olympics in Beijing:

Today Show Olympic Tweets

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What are others saying about the Bird’s Nest:

Wordpress.com: “Blogs about: Birds Nest Stadium”

msnbc.com: “Fan frustration grows over ticket
issues”

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A bit of controversy about two little girls:

“Young Olympics singing star didn’t really sing”

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