I have had an exhausting but very fulfilling week, and I'm jotting off my Friday Frivolity super last minute... but I'm still so glad to see you all!
Our theme at #FridayFrivolity this week is the Olympics... I bet you can't guess why! ;P
What I have to share isn't funny but it IS near and dear to my heart....
In 1996 the Olympics were held in Atlanta, my childhood home city. We were excited and looking forward to it for YEARS beforehand! The energy that summer was so palpable, and we had the TV on constantly, since all the local channels were pretty much showing non-stop Olympics, broadcasted live.
Then there was this moment.
Twelve year old me had never been so inspired by another young person.
(I teared up watching that clip, twenty years later!)
That is, by far, the most powerful Olympics memory I have.
I hope everyone is enjoying the games so far! And I promise to be funny again next week. ;P
Now on to the link-up! :D
Featured Post from Last Week:
In a fun twist, since we now have five hosts and co-hosts we will also have FIVE FEATURES.... but you will have to go check out the other four blogs to see if you were featured there! ;)
Still picking this because there were so many amazing posts last week... it will be added tomorrow!
Featured Post from Last Week:
In a fun twist, since we now have five hosts and co-hosts we will also have FIVE FEATURES.... but you will have to go check out the other four blogs to see if you were featured there! ;)
Still picking this because there were so many amazing posts last week... it will be added tomorrow!
The Hosts:
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Lisa is an awesomely hilarious and authentic writer who marches to her own drum on her blog Syncopated Mama, providing an "un-labelly spot" for all the happily off-beat folks out there who have been wishing to find kindred spirits. She shares her adventures building a natural home, teaching her adorbs daughter, establishing and refining positive communication skills, camping, creating, cooking, and so much more! Her latest post is "Passport to Fun: Italy" -- all the recipes, music suggestions, costumes and more that you'll need for an awesome Staycation "trip" to Italy!
Lisa is an awesomely hilarious and authentic writer who marches to her own drum on her blog Syncopated Mama, providing an "un-labelly spot" for all the happily off-beat folks out there who have been wishing to find kindred spirits. She shares her adventures building a natural home, teaching her adorbs daughter, establishing and refining positive communication skills, camping, creating, cooking, and so much more! Her latest post is "Passport to Fun: Italy" -- all the recipes, music suggestions, costumes and more that you'll need for an awesome Staycation "trip" to Italy!
Audrey is a wonderfully eclectic blogger, who not only can cook up a storm over on That Recipe, but also writes at Munofore - "MUsings NOt FOod RElated." Munofore touches on humor, parenting, crafting, holiday ideas, tutorials, and more! One of her latest posts is the hilarious "Seven Things I Don't Post on Facebook #SorryNotSorry" -- a must-read for anyone who has ever rolled her eyes at a friend's social media overshare!
Jessica is an amazingly funny and smart blogger from Wales who writes at Babi a Fi on a whole range of topics -- from entertaining vintage nostalgia, to technology tutorials, to book reviews, to raising her adorable munchkin, and so much more! Her most recent post is her flash-fiction horror story "Secrets" -- such fun shivers, and the story just won a magazine competition too!
And a huge welcome to the #FridayFrivolity Co-Host for August:
Rebecca is a fun and eclectic blogger who writes about family life in North Wales on her blog, Becster! Her posts encompass parenting, travel, product reviews, tips for landlords, pop culture, and even her love of Formula 1 racing! Her latest post is a peek into the life of Ginger Spice... hint: Ginger showed up somewhere unexpected! ;P
Calling all bloggers looking for an upbeat and supportive group of pals to join in hosting the weekly #FridayFrivolity par-tay! We are hoping to add to our ranks of dedicated hosts and co-hosts, and would love for you to consider joining the fun! Co-Hosts are welcome on a temporary basis (usually a month), while Hosts make a more ongoing commitment. :) Swing by here to express interest and ask any questions!
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I was older than 12, but Kerri's moment meant a lot to me too!! America was golden! And she was a true hero!!
ReplyDeleteShe was! It was a great moment. :)
DeleteI'm not much of a summer Olympics type of girl, but my Hubby is. He has it on all the time!
ReplyDeleteI've missed this party the last couple of weeks. Camping and the fair were fun, but it's nice to get back to the routine. :)
We missed you too, Jamie! I'm glad you had some summer adventures, but glad you're back tooooo! :D
DeleteI'm featuring that memory in a future 5 After 5 post! (& hope the trip home was good!) #FridayFrivolity
ReplyDeleteSeriously, I got all sniffly watching the clip... a great memory. :)
DeleteThat was a great moment. Since I am "a bit" older than you, the most memorable moment for me was Muhammed Ali lighting the Olympic torch. I am not old enough to have seen him fight in his prime, but I used to be a pretty big boxing fan and to see that loquacious giant trapped in his body but still smiling... Okay, I am about to cry again.
ReplyDeleteThat moment was also amazing! My dad is an RN, and for a while worked on the "VIP floor" at a hospital in Atl... he had several celebrity patients, including Muhammed Ali. He is such an amazing man! He was so warm and personable, even though he was in the hospital and things couldn't have been easy -- my dad gets sniffly talking about those memories. :)
DeleteGymnastics is one of my favorite sports..so incredible.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting :)
Me too! Even though I totally flunked out of gymnastics when I was 6... ahahaha! My inability to do anything remotely that athletic adds to my appreciation of the whole thing I think. :P
DeleteTrue grit is what I call Kerri. I so remember this too.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day and weekend. ☺
YES! True grit, I completely agree. So inspiring! :)
DeleteI was older than 12 and my daughter was four months old during the 1996 Olympics. I remember that big time.
ReplyDeleteI posted a visit I took to the home of the 1932 and 1984 games.
Oh fun, I can't wait to check it out! (It's amazing how time flies, isn't it?? :P)
DeleteI am greatly enjoying the Olympics this year. While I loved gymnastics growing up, I am all about the swimmers!
ReplyDeleteThe swimming is definitely huge this year! Coming over to say hi on your blog!
Deletelove the new look around here! Have a great weekend ladies and thank you for hosting ( and for simple rules)!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cristina! I'm hoping it makes for easier navigation. Coming over to say hi, I think I'm behind on your blog these days!
DeleteHey gorgeous girls! I thought I'd do a search on my previous posts and found 2 from the last Olympics in London. One post is me taking a walk down Olympic memory lane and the other is a recipe for White Oreo Strawberry Cupcakes. Oreo released a White Oreo here in Australia in time for the last Olympics. Considering Oreo is an American cookie and company I just can't help laugh at the irony. Thanks for the party girls! (Oh and the cupcakes were good. Can't say much for Australia's performance in London. Oh, I'm just kidding. I am a proud Aussie! lol)
ReplyDeleteAnne xx