Olympics, sports, and thunderstorms

[hastka]

Closing ceremony for the Olympics was pretty nice. I'm a bit surprised that in this era we don't have better viewing options (or at least better-advertised viewing options) which show people the schedule for all the Olympic sports, and the ability to stream them or see them on multiple cable channels. But anyway, I did manage to catch a few

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[c_eagle]

Interesting sports-olympics thoughts.... and larvae too... :D

I did get to watch a few segments in the break room at work. In past years I've watched a LOT more of the Olympics, but I just didn't get the chance this year... I suppose I can watch reruns if need be.

[hastka]

While I tend to be pretty tactful in public settings, sometimes I would be a little blunt when talking with my parents as a teenager. :-P

And yes, I remember the Olympics used to be a HUGE deal, television-wise and news-wise. Now it feels more like "yeah, some people played sports today." Maybe we're all just so used to internationalism now that it's no big deal anymore.

Not to mention Olympic sports like skateboarding and mountain biking, which like... good for the fans of those sports but eh. A bit odd. And with no easily-found schedule of aired events, I totally missed the equestrian events, archery, and fencing, which are the majority of why I watch. Though did catch rowing and some of the cycling race, and a few other odds and ends.

Ah well, only need to wait 3 more years to see the summer ones again this time, right? :)

[rhodielady_47]

"But it's strange to me that people wouldn't find it rewarding to watch a bunch of nerdy people coming up with a grown-up science fair project, or engaging in some kind of research and experiments to benefit the public good."
It's strange to me too. I'd enjoy it. I generally enjoy talking to nerdy people.

I also seem to lack most of that "normal human wiring" you mentioned.
I do tend to horrify people when I tell them that I mostly prefer leading a G-rated life: If I want excitement, I'll watch a movie or I'll read a book or--gasp!--I'll hunt a new recipe on the internet to fix.
:^)

[hastka]

For sure. For various reasons I tend to be more "homebody" myself... my idea of a good night with friends is watching some videos at home with some pizza. :)

I guess the wiring is both a blessing and a curse. I do think it's where some of my pragmatism and logic come from, which (in all modesty) I think I tend to have more of, or at least be more driven by, than many people. But for sure part of me feels like I'm missing out on the "human experience." Like, shouldn't I find swimsuit models attractive? Enjoy getting worked up over sports? Think that animals are just dumb sacks of meat with no emotions or ability to communicate feelings? Find some girl to settle down with and raise 2.4 kids?

Maybe next time around, I guess. ;-)

[rhodielady_47]

You need to do what makes YOU happy.
Besides, people will fuss if you try to raise only 2.4 kids rather than round the number up to a solid three.
;^D

[hastka]

You need to do what makes YOU happy.

While I really appreciate the thought and agree society is giving ever-more lip service to the "you do you" philosophy, unfortunately in practice you have to moderate this with what makes other people around you happy, and what they find relatable and valuable.

For example, if I don't like going out with friends to bars, maybe they will take this as "I don't like being social" even though it's more to do with noise, alcohol, and being around drunk people. Sure, I can "do what makes me happy" and sit at home and watch movies and eat pizza - by myself. ;-) But if I want to have friends to do this with, things like "different wiring" tend to put people at a disadvantage, I think. At best, they make you harder to understand by others, and at worst they alienate people who feel differently or who don't feel that you're worth the "investment" to come to understand.

In my humble opinion, of course. ;-) But also somewhat backed by experience.