What a year this is, no? We have an American Presidential election brewing and now we have the 2008 Beijing Olympics‘ Opening Ceremony tonight! I’m so excited!

I was thinking the other day how divided this country is. For example, I’ll use my family to explain what I’m talking about. Obviously, I love my parents, my nieces, my aunt and uncle and my cousins. They are my family and I will always put them first. But as a Democrat, I’m definitely outnumbered and even though we all love each other as “unconditionally” as possible, we still have some major arguments over politics.

My perspective is that I truly believe what I believe and I will stand up for my beliefs. Some of my family members think I should believe how they believe and I just refuse to do so. I was brought up to be smart, educated and stand up for my beliefs… therefore, I do.

So, back to my original point, here’s why I am so happy the Olympics are starting. This is one of the very few worldwide events that brings our country together. Most every Democrat and every Republican will be on the same team. Team USA. The country unites, roots, hopes, prays, cries, gasps all together. And in my opinion, especially in this bitterly divisive world in which we live, this is exactly what all of us need right now.

So let me be the first to say it. GO TEAM USA!

Happy 2008 everybody! I made a quick little movie for all of you… HAPPY NEW YEAR!