Confessions From A Black Rose

I'm not too sure how I found myself in this position, with only twenty days until a whole new year. It seems that 2012 flew past me. I just remember ringing in the New Year in Florida and now I'm getting ready for a family vacation in Las Vegas. Looking back at what 2012 had to offer  there were so incredible moments this year but along with triumph there was also tragedy. Here are some of the biggest moments in my opinion that defined the year 2012. London Summer Olympics If you have been a long visitor to this blog you are fully aware about my obsession with the London 2012 games. The London Summer Olympics was one of my favorite moments this year. We got to marvel at the wonder of the human body and all that it can do. We got to root for our favorite teams and beam with joy at their victories. It was just an incredible experience and Rio has a lot to live up to. Here are some links to my previous posts about the Olympics  Chariots of Fire: London 201...

The final medals have been handed out. The flames have gone out and the torch has been passed to Rio. It is official, London 2012 has come to a close. What a glorious Olympics it has been. I cannot remember in the history of the Olympics have I witness so much glory. It is official I want to move to London. Thanks for that, I already have a laundry list of cities to live in. I have to give a big standing ovation to London for hosting a fantastic Olympics. Now I look forward to Rio and the memories that will be created there. I am sure after those games I will want to visit Rio. At least the FIFA World Cup will be in two years and I can get back to rooting for teams. I have to give a big props to Kim Gavin for directing a spectacular Closing Ceremony. There were so many highlights from the ceremony but my favorite goes to the original  Fab Five: The Spice Girls . I am still bitter that I missed it but lucky to find the performance online. No seriously, they shut the whole pl...

I still cannot believe I missed the Spice Girls last night. I wanted to see them on my TV screen. I have been waiting for their performance at the closing ceremony ever since it was announced that they would be performing. To numb my blues I decided to indulge in my nostalgia. Here is a clip from Spice World . If I do find a video of their performance, I will share it with y'all.

On the eve of the 2012 Summer Olympics , my excitement was at a fever pitch. I have never been so excited about the Olympics my entire life. Maybe it was because it was in London or maybe it was because I needed something to look forward to. Whatever the reason, London 2012 have consumed my energy since  the opening ceremony. I have to give mad props to Danny Boyle for concocting a  fantastic opening ceremony. I loved how it paid to homage to the different eras of Great Britain. My favorite part was the transition to the Industrial revolution. Obviously Mr. Bean being apart of the opening ceremony was legendary. You can't celebrate UK without acknowledging the comedic genius that is Mr. Bean. Unfortunately I did not see all of the opening ceremony but how fabulous were the Independent Athletes. When the games were underway my love for swimming and gymnastics remained. I have a new swimming crush, Chad Le Clos. He made al...