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i realize i am a bit of a loser. i have accepted that, and i think my husband has too :). The 2012 Summer Olympics are coming up in a few months and i am supe excited for it! I grew up a competitive gymnast until an injury put me on the sidelines. I've followed the sport for probably 20+ years, and this year will be no different. I remember feeding my babies in the middle of the night, 3am watching gymnastics recaps and swimming meets that they won't broadcast on primetime. I thought I'd just chime in on who i think will make the team this year, and see if i am right come the end of July. There are so many fantastically talented gymnasts out there who are all hoping to claim one of the FIVE spots on the team. With the drop in one member, this has forced the sport to become more about all around gymnasts rather than event specialists, which saddens me, b/c this only means that many girls who could win event titles will be left at home in favor of more all around gymnasts. Anyway, the Covergirl Classic wrapped last weekend, and the Visa Championships are June 7-10. If i had to pick right now to choose who i think Marta Karolyi and the rest of the committee would choose, it'd be: Jordyn Weiber (all around) Gabby Douglas (they need her for bars especially) Nastia Luikin (also another essential bar worker) Alexandra Raisman (all around) Kyla Ross (first year as a senior and they need her bars!) I am sad because this cuts out amazing girls like McKayla Maroney, Rebecca Bross and Olympic great Shawn Johnson. I guess we will see what happens. Having that extra 6th spot in the lineup like in previous Olympics would give the chance for USA to take an exceptional event specialist, one that could boost scores by .5, which is alot, when one considers the new code of points and the scoring system. Other amazing girls to watch out for are: Victoria Komova from Russia (her bars and beam are ridiculously beautiful), Larisa Iordache from Romania (powerhouse tumbler)and Aliya Mustafine from Russia, who reminds me of Svetlana Boginskaya with her additude and entitlement. Anyway, back to sewing. I've forgone the Mario block for a quick, much needed table cloth fo my dining room table....pictures to come soon!