Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Olym [ pics ]

I follow the Olympics like I follow e-cards on Instagram. All. Day. Long. I must say--this years shenanigans are quite entertaining. The gold medal won and kept by a guy who admitted cheating, the famous dive that can be done by a football player just as graciously as Stephan Feck, and of course the undeniable excitement of Henrik Rummel on the podium.




I am a very proud Latvian during these games though. Why?


That's why.. Not only did you just learn that LATVIA is indeed a country, you also just learned that it's where I'm from!

**An update, Latvia won the BRONZE medal in Beach Volleyball**
**Update #2, Latvia won the GOLD medal in Cycling (BMX)**





Here are some OlymPICS:







SERIOUSLY. No one! Ever.





More entertainment: 

"So far China has won the most gold medals, ladies and gentlemen. The Chinese athletes can't wait to get home and show the medals off to the kids who made them." -Conan O'Brien

"The European countries are really hoping to do well in the Olympics. If they win gold medals, they can use them as cash." –David Letterman

"At the Beijing Olympics in 2008, they handed out 100,000 condoms. This year it's 150,000. That's 100,000 for the U.S. basketball team and 50,000 for everyone else." –Jimmy Kimmel

"We're not allowed to watch the Olympics in the office. Luckily, everyone is really into their work today, shouting with joy at their screens." Michael Spicer




But just like any other shenanigans, these are over as well. I DO congratulate all the participants and winners of this years Olympics! Lots of gold and silver that I could have used for jewelry has gone to talented people instead.






Are you as happy....

.....As Happy Little Humans? My dear friend Kate has blown me away, yet again. Her strive up the ladder of success is a motivation for many. Katerina Smotrich, the founder and CEO of Happy Little Humans has made her dream come true--to have her own nonprofit organization that deals with kids in need. To further explore what she does, please visit www.happylittlehumans.com. Being on the Board of Directors has definitely pushed me to support the right cause and volunteer. This charity's purpose is to put a smile on childrens faces and distract them from any negative reality that might surround them.


Please join the New York team for an enjoyable afternoon of art making on August 19, 2012. Through creating and reflecting on art, participants can cope with symptoms, stress, and traumatic experiences, enhance cognitive abilities, and enjoy the life-affirming pleasures of making art. Volunteers do not need to have any previous experience or expertise in art.


To sign up for this event, please send a brief message with your details to info@happylittlehumans.com

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