London 2012 Olympics

So the London 2012 Olympics have begun and much to my disappointment no miracle took place to transport me home to keep me from missing it. Drat. It's ridiculous how many big British events have occurred while I've been living over here. First the 2011 Royal wedding of Wills and Kate (yes, I'm on first name terms with all the Royals) then Liz's 60th Diamond Jubilee a couple of months back and now this. Nothing good will happen again for years when I get back. You mark my words.

Although I feel very sad to missing my home country host these wonderful games for the rest of the world, it's nice to see another country's reaction to it and many non Brits (Korean and North American friends alike) praise how well the UK have handled it all, particularly the opening Ceremony, which I must agree was absolutely spectacular and had me in tears throughout! I can't go anywhere in Korea without seeing Union Jack flags plastered before my eyes and that's been really nice to see. Although I can't be there I do feel connected in some way and I feel immensely proud that it's MY country that everyone is buzzing about.

Now if only I could see any of the damn thing. Damn not having a TV. Damn not being able to stream any of it on line. And damn any little bit that I have seen in restaurants or shops being footage of Koreans doing well and nothing else. Grr.

Good luck Team GB! Rooting for you all the way from Korea! Do me proud! :)