Hump Day.........

Things here have been a bit hectic, running here and there.  Lots of work and many errands that had to be run.  By the time I get home and get through mail I am exhausted.  Stress has decided to rest in my neck and shoulders so sitting at the computer is not something I feel like doing all day at work and then again at night.  I have a nice heat buddy that I stick in the microwave and wrap around my neck and it helps, but I think these kinks will be here for a bit.  Let me tell you, when it rains it pours!   

I saw this picture and decided to edit a bit and mist it to soften the colors.  I am not thrilled with the water movement.  I think it has something to do with the color scheme.  It doesn't want to move all over no matter how much I touch it.  I decided to leave as it is.  It really shouldn't be moving to much anyway.  

Interesting turn of events today in Olympic Hockey.  Both the US and Canada were eliminated from play before even getting to the medal round.  Though I complained about the goalie situation for the US, the offense wasn't there either so it matters not if a goalie only lets in one or two.  If you can't put one in you won't win.  I do think one of the major problems was the composition of the teams for both countries.  You can't throw 23 guys together and not have any major practices or games played together before a tournament like this and expect wins.  Both countries roster was filled with NHL players and the league played right up until Sunday.  Their first game in the Olympics was Wednesday.  I've heard rumbles about the US team being stranded on the East coast because of the snow, but that is hogwash.  We need to get back to college kids so they can play and practice together for a few months prior.  Every other country has teams of this nature that are speckled with NHL players plugged in.  

Hockey tidbit....   Team Finland knocked the US out today.  Teppo Numminen is on the Finland team has some connections to the 1980 Miracle on Ice.  His father coached Finland which is the team the US beat to go on to win the Gold Medal.   

What about the women figure skaters?  The US team looks extremely strong and I amhopeful of getting more than one medal.  I'd love nothing more than to see Kimmie pull it out.  Sixteen and no pressure or expectations.  Same thing with Emily she didn't even know until after opening ceremonies that she would be in.  Sosha, she looked wonderful but the Russian is hanging right with her.  Tomorrow night should be exciting and fun.  

The graphic below is something I put together.  I saw the 'vintage' skater and wanted to do something with her for the competition.  It was much more difficult than I thought it would be.  There are a few errors that I could not fix, but I am some what happy with it.