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Suz in the City: Debating my chances in the Winter Olympics
2/24/2010
by Suzanne Flynn

Is it just because there seems to be nothing else (new) on that I’m so drawn into watching sports I’ve never seen live, thought of watching, or heard of? I know there must be a reason that I spent an afternoon watching women travel downhill at neck breaking speeds. Based on the first woman’s performance, I assumed was having a bad run. She seemed to have little to no control over her speed or course. I was secretly hoping to watch each contender careen out of control down the hill. Of course, like any good voyeur, I never laugh until I realize they’re OK, walking, and talking. After seeing several women attempt the same hill, I realized, they did have control—even though it looked like they were just trying to stay vertical. What a strange “sport”!

Hockey isn’t a super popular sport (especially in Indiana), but I found myself watching a game yesterday between Russian and the Check Republic. I’ve never even seen a hockey game in person but here I was watching and hoping for goals, fights, and somewhat looking forward to the US’s game that followed this one. I also pronounced that I could suddenly “tell” that Russians were the superior team by my observations of the game thus far.

I had heard of the sport, Curling, but to a lesser degree. I realized after watching some Curling this weekend that it barely passes as a sport. Some of the athletes were rather buff, but I imagine they’re hitting the gym or treadmill—unless using a small brush to dust ice off really burns the calories these days.

I’m only kidding—I have enjoyed watching these individuals work very hard to perfect themselves at these strange Winter sports celebrate their advancements and medals at the Olympics. But, don’t be surprised if you see me completing in 4 years. I’m thinking of Bobsled; Mom: dust off my old sled from 1984, and let’s do this thing!

Suzanne Flynn hails from Noblesville, IN, and has resided in Indianapolis since graduating from Indiana University. Her unique view of the world stems from the combination of life experience and a strangeness she has possessed since birth. By day, Suzanne is an account manager and a board member for the Heritage Place of Indianapolis who prides herself on a good hug or a truly tasty grilled cheese. She is one of four daughters, the aunt to 9 beautiful children, and the happy wife of Bryan Flynn. If you see Suzanne on the street please avoid poking her with sticks or other sharp objects-- this just angers her. If you have a topic you'd like covered, please send her an e-mail to: suzanne.flynn@live.com.

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