I really do enjoy watching Bachelor Pad, probably more than I am willing to admit. But this year I’m postponing my Bachelor Pad watching until after the Olympics.

Anyone who knows me well knows that I LOVE the Olympics. I love watching sports like fencing or archery or weightlifting on TV once every four years, and seeing just how much it means to those athletes to compete. Sure, everyone wants the gold medal, but those aren’t always the stories that draw me to the Olympics. I love the stories of those who have dealt with extreme diversity and managed to qualify.

Hearing stories of athletes who had to train through the Arab Spring, losing funding and training wherever they could with whatever tools were available, and still qualifying – that’s the cool part about the Olympics. Seeing female athletes compete for countries where they aren’t allowed to drive, and in the process showing far more bravery than I could even dream to possess – that’s why I watch the Olympics. Watching the heartbreak, the elation, the tears, the awe at seeing the size of the crowd, the television coverage of judo – and hearing the backstories behind it all – that’s what the Olympics are all about.

I’ll catch up on Bachelor Pad 3 later – for now I’m too busy watching rowing, cycling, diving, gymnastics, and more!