I never used to follow theOlympics very closely, because I never really liked sports. It wasn't because I found them to be boring,it was because I couldn't really relate to the athletes. This year, I am really enjoying the Olympics,because I started to realize that even though the dream is not my own, they arefighting for something they believe in. Just as I am fighting to achieve a Masters in journalism, and in turnchange the face of journalism, they are fighting to leave their mark on a sportthey love. I find all the stories to bevery inspiring, and even if I'm not into the sport initially, when it's down tothe wire and Canada is close to clinching a metal, I'm glued to the TV. If I'm getting this excited about the"normal" Olympics, then I can't wait for my reaction to theParalympics. When I was growing up, theParalympics was unheard of. We've come along way, and both the Olympics and Paralympics inspire me to attack my dreamsand hopes with the vigor of an Olympian. I can't wait to get started on my journalism journey, and as long as Ienlighten at least someone with my writings, I will consider that a gold.
Karli
